Spark + AI: Ignite the Future 🔥✨

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Seattle Spark + AI 🥳 🌟 Join us for a vibrant grass-roots evening with the Apache Spark community! 🔥🚀 Connect with fellow Spark users, data engineers, AI builders, and open-source contributors from the greater Seattle area. Dive into cutting-edge technical talks, a powerful keynote on Spark + AI innovations, real-world best practices, and the latest in the Apache Spark ecosystem. In-person event 🥳🌟 Organised by the volunteer-run Seattle Spark + AI group 💚 dedicated to the Apache Spark open-source project and the broader Spark + AI ecosystem. Collaborating with PyLadies Seattle, Seattle WiMLDS, and local tech communities. Seattle Spark + AI Meetup Event Programme 🔥 Real connections • Open-source energy Come learn, share, and level up together! Thank you to our generous sponsors for powering this community event with delicious free food, swag, drinks, and venue support! 🎁🍔 🚨 Awesome world-class speakers will be announced very soon! Stay tuned 💚 we’re finalising an incredible lineup for you. What to expect: This event is limited please RSVP to secure your spot! Register here: https://luma.com/sparkai2026 Code of Conduct We follow the Apache Software Foundation Code of Conduct. All attendees are expected to help create a safe and welcoming environment. Important Notes:🚨 Venue policy: Strictly no children allowed due to space and safety restrictions.🚗 Parking options: We can’t wait to see you there! 🔥 ✨ Announcements: 🌟 Call for Organisers Seattle Spark + AI Meetup We’re actively looking for passionate organisers and experts in Apache Spark projects to help run our Seattle Spark + AI Meetup events! We host world-class in-person events and are looking for dedicated people to help take them to the next level. Whether you’re a Spark contributor, data engineer with deep production experience, first-time volunteer, or a dedicated community builder this is your chance to help shape the community Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfweX36UsUyh-XIHDOKend15ODbYktYzNMWQQBtAa9su1G34g/viewform?usp=preview 🌟 Call for Speakers Seattle Spark + AI  We’re actively looking for speakers for our upcoming Apache Spark events! Whether you’re a first-time speaker, Spark contributor, or have a great story to share this is your stage Why You Should Speak 🌟 Volunteer Call: Join Us as a Volunteer for Our Open Source Celebrations! How to sign up: Fill out the short volunteer form and we'll contact you with all the details. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRzvw0Fnpqf3uPTeb8ptYXS37ojymLa-4riRyPKQ2dIqnDiw/viewform