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The Data + AI Infrastructure Summit

Building the Context
for What’s Next

November 4, 2026  ·  Virtual

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.

Get answers from practitioners

Get answers from speakers through live Q&A.

Two tracks, one throughline.

Two main-stage keynotes, then two parallel tracks. Every session is 30 minutes of sharing and live Q&A — and every session is virtual and recorded.

MAIN STAGEOpening and market keynotes — the agenda for data and AI infrastructure, set by the people building it.
Track A

Context & Intelligence

Data applications · semantics · governance · agentic workflows

Explore how teams turn data into trusted context and useful intelligence—from data applications, semantic and governance practices, and analytical experiences to emerging AI and agentic workflows.

Track B

Systems & Scale

Lakehouse · performance · scalability · reliability

Go inside the systems powering modern analytics, including lakehouse architectures, query performance, scalability, reliability, and the engineering decisions required to operate in production.

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Meet the people building what’s next.

Lineup · September 30
Meet the people building what’s next.
The full speaker lineup will be revealed on September 30.

Have a story worth sharing?

We’re looking for practical, technically grounded talks covering:

  • Lakehouse architectures
  • Data applications and real-time analytics
  • Performance, scalability, and governance
  • AI and agentic analytics use cases

Share the architecture decisions, trade-offs, challenges, and lessons behind what you’ve built.

Call for Speakers closes  September 18
Submit a talk

Help bring the next data conversation to a wider audience.

NEXT QUERY 2026 brings together data practitioners, engineers, developers, architects, and technical leaders to explore how analytics systems are being built today—and how they must evolve for what comes next.

We’re looking to collaborate with data communities, open-source projects, media groups, technology companies, and ecosystem partners that share our commitment to practical, practitioner-led learning. Let’s build something valuable together.

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Ready for the next query?

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. The complete schedule, including session times and time zones, will be announced on September 30.
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?
The program will feature two main-stage keynotes and several sessions in each of two 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.
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.
Can I apply to speak?
Yes. We’re looking for practical, technically grounded talks based on real architectures, challenges, trade-offs, and results. The Call for Speakers closes on September 18. Submit a talk →