A talk about the evolution of Business Intelligence and data visualization, from its origins to the modern AI/BI technologies offered by Databricks through Python. Starting with a historical overview, you will discover how BI has evolved from retrospective analysis of historical data to predictive and prescriptive analytics, underlining the importance of the lakehouse and decision support systems in the development of modern BI.

Databricks is revolutionizing the field with Genie Spaces, a platform that allows business users to interact with data directly using natural language. Thus, you will understand how Genie Spaces simplifies data access and democratizes analytics, making advanced BI capabilities accessible to a broader audience, watching practical use cases and demonstration on how companies can leverage these technologies to gain faster and more accurate insights.

Going through the speech, it will be provided a comprehensive overview of the evolution of data visualization, tracing its historical development up to the advent of Power BI. The session will highlight the transformative role of Databricks in the realm of data analytics, emphasizing the integration of AI and Business Intelligence (AI/BI) to enhance data-driven decision-making. You will be introduced to Genie Spaces, showcasing how these tools facilitate seamless interaction with data and foster collaborative environments. A final quick demonstration will illustrate insights into AI/BI capabilities and the functionalities of Genie Spaces.

Join us to discover how the integration of AI and BI in Databricks can transform the way organizations analyze and utilize data, fostering a data-driven and innovative corporate culture.