The Data & AI Evolution: From Legacy Warehouses to Intelligent Lakehouses

Two talks on getting AI-ready data architecture right, from a solutions architect and engineer who've seen the migration mistakes firsthand.

If you're running a legacy data warehouse and wondering whether migration is worth the pain, Melance Nziza's talk on flipping the script with early user onboarding will probably save you months of regret. Rob Nordon kicks off by grounding the hype, showing how data infrastructure and AI actually depend on each other rather than competing for attention. Both speakers have worked through real migration projects, so you'll hear about concrete mistakes to avoid and strategies that actually prove ROI early. This meetup is for data engineers, architects, and leaders trying to figure out whether their current setup can handle what's coming next. The evening runs from 5:30 with networking, pizza, and two focused talks followed by open Q&A.