dbt Coalesce 2023 is just around the corner! Spanning four days from October 16-19 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, data practitioners from across the globe will gather to network and hear from experts at the forefront of data.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding enthusiast, dbt Coalesce San Diego is the place to explore enriching sessions, engaging workshops, and intimate fireside chats—with insights on the latest in analytics engineering.
To help you navigate it all, we've curated the 5 must-attend sessions of the conference.
Must-attend sessions at dbt Coalesce:
1. Using data pipeline contract to prevent breakage in analytics reporting
2. The new-look dbt Semantic Layer, powered by MetricFlow
3. Need for speed (and less spending): The story of finance data at Snowflake
4. Lunch 'n' learn: How data teams drive impact with data discovery and data lineage
5. Beyond metrics modernization at Fleetio
1. Using data pipeline contract to prevent breakage in analytics reporting
When: 11:00 - 11:20 AM PDT on Tuesday, October 17
Speaker: Jisan Zaman, Data Engineering Manager at Xometry
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In 2023, software engineers continue to break analytics reporting, often leading to significant issues and data teams time spent identifying and resolving the issues.
Xometry's data engineering team addressed this by developing a structured, repeatable process, named DPICT (data pipeline contract). This process and associated tools allow engineering teams to maintain and manage their database data effectively, integrating seamlessly with their existing microservice tools.
In this talk, you’ll discover how Xometry's DPICT process successfully mitigated analytics disruptions. Plus, learn practical strategies to enhance your own engineering and data reporting synergy.
2. The new-look dbt Semantic Layer, powered by MetricFlow
When: 12:30 - 1:00 PM PDT on Tuesday, October 17
Speaker: Nick Handel, Director of Product Management at dbt Labs
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The dbt Semantic Layer now defines metrics directly within your dbt models, accessible from any connected analytics tool.
This layer has undergone extensive revisions. Driven by MetricFlow, it facilitates advanced metric definitions and enhances the querying experience. Attend this session with the dbt Labs product team to explore the latest updates, alterations, and their implications for you.
3. Need for speed (and less spending): The story of finance data at Snowflake
When: 11:00 - 11:30 AM PDT on Wednesday, October 18
Speakers: Sandra Herchen, Analytics Engineering Manager at Snowflake, and Jack Peele, Business Intelligence Analyst at Snowflake
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How does Snowflake's finance data team use dbt to make strategic decisions within their finance and accounting departments?
dbt helps the team at Snowflake to arrange and prepare their data more efficiently within their database, making it easier to understand and use. This means they can make better informed decisions faster and, in turn, everything runs more smoothly—whether it’s managing the budget or looking after the data properly.
This talk provides a rare glimpse into Snowflake's adept use of dbt, offering attendees the chance to explore how intricacies of financial data can be navigated with technology to expedite and enhance decision-making processes within financial departments. Plus, by understanding Snowflake's dbt usage, you’ll garner the ability to enhance your own data management and strategic decision-making mechanisms. Don't miss the opportunity to glean actionable insights from the practical applications of dbt in a globally-recognized platform like Snowflake!
4. Lunch 'n' learn: How data teams drive impact with data discovery and data lineage
When: 12:00 - 1:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, October 18
Speakers: Evan Scott, Customer Success Manager at Select Star, Jeff Chen, Director of Data & Analytics at Fleetio, and Jisan Zaman, Data Engineering Manager at Xometry
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Over Lunch, managers from Select Star, Fleetio, and Xometry will explore the practical uses of data discovery and data lineage, illustrated through the real-world experiences of companies in rapid growth phases. They’ll share how they use automated data documentation and data lineage to avoid data outages and make data accessible and understandable for everyone.
Learn through real customer stories how using automated data documentation and data lineage can prevent data headaches and make things clear for everyone on the team. This is your chance to get actionable insights from those who have experienced rapid company growth. Walk away with actionable tips on how to manage your data with fewer surprises and questions down the line.
5. Beyond metrics modernization at Fleetio
When: 1:30 - 2:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, October 18
Speaker: Jeff Chen, Director of Data & Analytics at Fleetio
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Fleetio had a 1.5 year journey on modernizing their metrics—trying out spreadsheets, Streamlit, and dbt-metrics.
Jeff will share insights on the evolution of Fleetio’s metrics from both business and technical perspectives, demonstrating how they developed their metrics explorer to become the go-to interface for the data team. You’ll leave with an understanding of how a systematic approach to modernizing metrics can significantly impact the effectiveness and functionality of data teams.
There you have it—the top 5 must-attend sessions for Coalesce 2023 in San Diego! However, remember that the impact of Coalesce goes beyond its sessions. The networking opportunities and social events facilitate meaningful connections and enriching experiences. Make the most of it!
🎮 Also, don’t forget to stop by the Select Star booth (#308) and guess how many tables are in our database for a chance to win Nintendo Switch. See you in San Diego!
