Data Engineering Open Forum
San Francisco | April 16th, 2026
The most anticipated data engineering community conference of the year, organized by Data Engineer Things (DET)
// Community-driven content with technical depth
// Make connections that outlive the event
// Exclusive access to career opportunities
The Data Engineering Open Forum (DEOF) is a world-class community conference that practitioners and leaders actively seek out, not just for its content, but for the authentic experience it delivers.
Community Driven
Our sessions, curated and approved by the program committee , will be technically deep and community-driven, reflecting the real challenges and innovations shaping the data engineering landscape.
Lasting Connections
We aim to create an inclusive space where meaningful conversations happen not only in sessions but everywhere, empowering you to build lasting connections and collaborate in ways that outlive the conference itself.
Career Opportunities
You will get the unique opportunity to explore job opportunities at top tech companies, meet the hiring teams in person at the event, and make connections that can turn into real next steps after the event.
// We are still finalizing the agenda. Check back later for the latest schedule and speaker updates.
8:30 AM
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9:30 AM
đź“‹ Check-in & Breakfast
9:30 AM
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10:15 AM
Open Remarks & Keynote Presentations
10:30 AM
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11:15 AM
11:30 AM
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12:15 PM
12:15 PM
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2:00 PM
🥗 Lunch
2:00 PM
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2:45 PM
3:00 PM
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3:45 PM
4:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Keynote Panel & Close Remarks
5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
🍹 Happy Hour & Networking
(Sponsored by Databricks)
Our event partners are looking for top talent in data engineering! Check out open job roles, meet the hiring teams in person at the event, and make connections that can turn into real next steps after the event.
// More job opportunities to be added soon.
Watch session recordings from our previous events: DEOF 2025 and DEOF 2024.
“The Future of Data Engineering” Panel - Data Engineering Open Forum 2025
Inna Giguere, Director of Data Engineering at Netflix
Ryan Blue, Technical Staff at Databricks
Jerry Wang, Data Infrastructure Senior Leader at Airbnb
Data Engineer Things
This event is organized by Data Engineer Things (DET), a global community built by data engineers for data engineers. Our mission is to create an open and safe space for data professionals to learn and connect.
// Thank you to our partners for supporting the community.
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