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The Data + AI Infrastructure Summit

Building the Context
for What’s Next

November 4, 2026  ·  Virtual · 9:00 AM PT

The next query may come from a person, an application, or an AI agent. Learn how data teams are building analytics systems that work today—and preparing them for what comes next.

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Four reasons to block the day.

Learn from systems already in production

Hear honest lessons about architecture decisions, performance challenges, tradeoffs, and what actually worked from PhoenixAI and StarRocks users.

Strengthen today’s analytical foundation

Explore practical approaches to lakehouse architectures, data applications, performance & scale, and governance.

Prepare for emerging AI workloads

Understand how AI applications and agents are changing query patterns, context requirements, and analytical infrastructure.

Turn insights into action

Take away practical ideas to improve your data stack, guide discussions with your team, and prioritize what to build next.

One day. Two tracks. 20+ sessions.

Choose the talks that matter to you, whether you’re building your data foundation or the context your AI applications need.

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Meet the people building what’s next.

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Thank you to our partners.

We’re grateful to the communities and organizations supporting NEXT QUERY 2026 and helping us reach more data and AI practitioners.

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Join the data practitioners, engineers, developers, and technical leaders building the context, intelligence, and systems behind what comes next.

November 4, 2026  ·  Virtual  ·  Free
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Everything you need to know about NEXT QUERY 2026.

What is NEXT QUERY 2026?
NEXT QUERY 2026 is the Data + AI Infrastructure Summit presented by PhoenixAI. It brings together data practitioners, engineers, developers, architects, and technical leaders to share how they are building analytics systems for today and preparing for what comes next.
When and where will the summit take place?
NEXT QUERY 2026 is a virtual summit, taking place on November 4, 2026. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PT (12:00 to 6:00 PM ET), followed by the Next Query Social Lounge from 3:00 to 4:00 PM PT. The agenda on this page updates as speakers are confirmed, and you can switch it to your own time zone.
Is the event free?
Yes. NEXT QUERY 2026 is free to attend, but registration is required to receive event access and program updates.
Who should attend?
The summit is designed for data engineers, developers, data architects, data scientists, analysts, platform leaders, and technical decision-makers working on modern analytics, data applications, and AI infrastructure.
What topics will the summit cover?
Sessions will explore lakehouse architectures, data applications and real-time analytics, performance and scalability, governance, and emerging AI and agentic analytics use cases.
How is the program organized?
Two main-stage keynotes open the day, followed by sessions in two parallel tracks:
  • Track A: Context & Intelligence
  • Track B: Systems & Scale
Most sessions will include approximately 25 minutes of sharing followed by 5 minutes of live Q&A. After the sessions, join the Next Query Social Lounge for a StarRocks AMA, conversations about agentic analytics, and more.
Can I attend sessions from both tracks?
Yes. You can move between the two tracks and choose the sessions most relevant to you. All sessions will also be recorded, so you can catch anything you miss live.
Will recordings be available?
Yes. Sessions will be recorded and made available after the summit. Additional access details will be shared with registered attendees.
What language will the sessions be presented in?
All sessions will be presented in English.
How do I join the event?
Register online, and we’ll send you the event access information and reminders closer to November 4.