Smartlinks Data Summit 2026

May 14, 2026 · Javits Center, New York, NY

About the summit

The Smartlinks Data Summit 2026 is a full-day conference bringing together 500+ data leaders, engineers, and business executives to explore the future of data, AI, and cloud technology. Whether you're a startup founder or an enterprise data team, this event is designed to give you practical insights you can apply immediately.

What to expect

The summit features three main tracks running throughout the day. The AI & Machine Learning track covers production AI deployment, LLM integration, and agentic AI systems. The Data Engineering track focuses on modern pipeline architecture, real-time streaming, and data quality. The Business & Strategy track addresses data-driven decision making, building data teams, and measuring ROI from data investments.

Keynote speakers

This year's lineup includes data leaders from AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks, alongside founders of fast-growing data-native startups who will share how they built their data foundations from scratch. Full speaker announcements coming in March 2026.

Workshops

Attendees can sign up for hands-on afternoon workshops covering topics including building your first ML pipeline, migrating to Snowflake, and designing a data governance framework for growing companies.