Databricks, the Data and AI company, brought the Data + AI World Tour to Malaysia, marking their first-ever event of its kind in the country.
The Data + AI World tour is a global event making its stops in more than 30 cities across 5 continents this year.
Held in Kuala Lumpur, the event gathered hundreds of data and AI experts and visionaries to connect and share best practices, as well as learn about large language models (LLMs), the lakehouse paradigm and Databricks’ latest product innovations.
This year’s Generation AI theme highlights the inflection point reached with the rise in the popularity of LLMs. The AI revolution will be a catalyst for how every company reimagines its data, product, and corporate strategies. Attendees heard from top experts as they share actionable best practices and compelling insights about their data journey. Highlights include thought-provoking sessions from data and AI leaders from pioneering companies like PETRONAS, Ikano Retail, UEM Edgenta and Aerodyne Group.
“This partnership allows us to harness the potential of data and AI, enhancing our operational efficiency. We focus on tasks like monitoring energy efficiency and assets within hospitals, along with streamlining operations in incineration plants,” said Chua Yong Howe, Chief Digital Officer at UEM Edgenta.
“By partnering with Databricks, we aim to become a data-informed organization, by democratizing data and providing the right insights at the right time and place, allowing us to improve operational efficiency and enhance our customers’ shopping experience. As the exclusive IKEA franchisee in multiple countries, we believe actionable insights derived from our Databricks-powered Lakehouse will help us to better serve our customers through personalized omnichannel experiences in today’s dynamic retail landscape,” said Michael Rorig, Head of Data, Ikano Retail.
“This is a pivotal moment in the AI revolution and we are seeing an incredible AI momentum in ASEAN now,” said Ed Lenta, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Databricks Asia Pacific & Japan.
