The next-generation dbt Fusion engine brings a faster, more responsive, and more intuitive development experience to dbt. In this session, you’ll see firsthand what Fusion can do for your team. From real-time, intelligent validation of your code to state-aware runs that skip the rebuilds you don’t need, discover how Fusion helps you move faster, ship with confidence, and stay in flow.

A leading life sciences company discovered the hidden cost of disconnected tools when it was locked into an expensive, vertically-focused data integration platform. Find out how the company consolidated its data activation workflow (ELT and reverse ETL) on a unified platform with Airbyte connected to dbt.

dbt Mesh allowed for monolithic dbt projects to be broken down into more consumable and governed smaller projects. Now, learn how cross-platform mesh will allow you to take this one step further with development across data platforms using Iceberg tables. After this course you will be able to: Identify ideal use cases dbt Mesh Configure cross-project references between data platforms Navigate dbt Catalog Prerequisites for this course include: dbt Fundamentals, specifically data models and building model dependencies dbt Model governance Various data platforms What to bring: You will need to bring your own laptop to complete the hands-on exercises. We will provide all the other sandbox environments for dbt and data platform. Duration: 2 hours Fee: $200 Trainings and certifications are not offered separately and must be purchased with a Coalesce pass Trainings and certifications are not available for Coalesce Online passes

In this course, learn how to manage and monitor data platform costs using dbt's built-in tools. We’ll cover how to surface warehouse usage data, set up basic monitoring, and apply rule-based recommendations to optimize performance. You’ll also explore how cost insights fit naturally into the developer workflow—equipping you to make smarter decisions without leaving dbt. This course is for analytics engineers, data analysts, and data platform owners who have a foundational understanding of dbt and want to build more cost-effective data pipelines. Using these cost management and orchestration strategies, the internal dbt Labs Analytics team achieved significant savings: Our cloud compute bill was reduced by 9% by simply implementing dbt Fusion and state-aware orchestration. By understanding the impact of models on platform costs, the team reduced the number of models built in scheduled jobs by 35% and shaved 20% off of job execution times. After this course, you will be able to: Articulate how dbt development patterns impact data platform costs. Configure dbt Cloud to monitor warehouse compute spend. Use the dbt Cost Management dashboard to identify high-cost models and jobs. Apply specific optimization techniques, from materializations to advanced data modeling patterns, to reduce warehouse costs. Implement proactive strategies like dbt Fusion and state-aware orchestration to prevent future cost overruns. Prerequisites for this course include: dbt fundamentals What to bring: You will need to bring your own laptop to complete the hands-on exercises. We will provide all the other sandbox environments for dbt and data platform. Duration: 2 hours Fee: $200 Trainings and certifications are not offered separately and must be purchased with a Coalesce pass Trainings and certifications are not available for Coalesce Online passes

Escape the buzz and discover a quiet space to meditate, stretch, and recharge—leaving you centered and refreshed. Please leave your laptops, meetings, and phone calls at the door.

Let’s kick off Coalesce 2025 with a bang! At our opening keynote, you’ll hear how dbt is redefining data work in the age of AI. You’ll hear from dbt Labs CEO and Founder Tristan Handy for his perspective on how AI is rapidly pushing our industry forward and how the dbt Fusion engine is redefining the dbt standard. Tristan will also be joined by Fivetran CEO George Fraser as they discuss their shared vision of an open data infrastructure. dbt Labs product and technical leaders will also share the latest innovations in dbt including: how Fusion is making the development experience more efficient and intelligent than ever before, and our progress on embedded cost optimization and AI experiences designed to help our users expedite workflows while keeping costs and data quality in check. Throughout, dbt customers and partners will connect the dots between dbt’s vision and product roadmap with real-world customer outcomes. Get a front-row seat to the action. For our Coalesce Online attendees, join us on Slack in #coalesce-2025 to stay connected during keynote!

dbt Canvas makes it simple for every data practitioner to contribute to a dbt project. Learn the foundational concepts of developing in Canvas, dbt's new visual editor, and the best practices of editing and creating dbt models. After this course, you will be able to: Create new dbt models and edit existing models in dbt Canvas Understand the different operators in Canvas Evaluate the underlying SQL produced by Canvas Prerequisites for this course include: Basic SQL understanding What to bring: You will need to bring your own laptop to complete the hands-on exercises. We will provide all the other sandbox environments for dbt and data platform. Duration: 2 hours Fee: $200 Trainings and certifications are not offered separately and must be purchased with a Coalesce pass Trainings and certifications are not available for Coalesce Online passes

Get certified at Coalesce! Choose from two certification exams: The dbt Analytics Engineering Certification Exam is designed to evaluate your ability to: Build, test, and maintain models to make data accessible to others Use dbt to apply engineering principles to analytics infrastructure We recommend that you have at least SQL proficiency and have had 6+ months of experience working in dbt (self-hosted dbt or the dbt platform) before attempting the exam. The dbt Architect Certification Exam assesses your ability to: Design secure, scalable dbt implementations, with a focus on environment orchestration Role-based access control Integrations with other tools Collaborative development workflows aligned with best practices What to expect Your purchase includes sitting for one attempt at one of the two in-person exams at Coalesce You will let the proctor know which certification you are sitting for Please arrive on time, this is a closed-door certification, and attendees will not be let in after the doors are closed What to bring You will need to bring your own laptop to take the exam Duration: 2 Hours Fee: $100 Trainings and certifications are not offered separately and must be purchased with a Coalesce pass Trainings and certifications are not available for Coalesce Online passes If you no-show your certification, you will not be refunded

This is the introductory course for developers jumping into dbt! We will dive into data modeling, sources, data tests, documentation, and deployment. As an instructor-led course, you’ll have the chance to learn with peers, ask questions, and get live coaching and feedback. After this course, you will be able to: Explain the foundational concepts of dbt Build data models and a DAG to visualize dependencies Configure tests and add documentation to your models Deploy your dbt project to refresh data models on a schedule Prerequisites for this course: Intermediate SQL knowledge What to bring: You must bring your own laptop to complete the hands-on exercises. We will provide all the other sandbox environments for dbt and data platform. Duration: 4 hours Fee: $400 Trainings and certifications are not offered separately and must be purchased with a Coalesce pass Trainings and certifications are not available for Coalesce Online passes

Partner Summit is for dbt Labs Partners only Join us for an exclusive partner-focused event where you’ll gain insights into dbt’s strategic vision, discover new growth opportunities, and connect directly with the team driving ecosystem innovation. Be the first to hear the latest product and company updates, explore the role of dbt in AI-driven initiatives, and learn how our evolving partner programs will help you build your business with dbt.

Get certified at Coalesce! Choose from two certification exams: The dbt Analytics Engineering Certification Exam is designed to evaluate your ability to: Build, test, and maintain models to make data accessible to others Use dbt to apply engineering principles to analytics infrastructure We recommend that you have at least SQL proficiency and have had 6+ months of experience working in dbt (self-hosted dbt or the dbt platform) before attempting the exam. The dbt Architect Certification Exam assesses your ability to: Design secure, scalable dbt implementations, with a focus on environment orchestration Role-based access control Integrations with other tools Collaborative development workflows aligned with best practices What to expect Your purchase includes sitting for one attempt at one of the two in-person exams at Coalesce You will let the proctor know which certification you are sitting for Please arrive on time, this is a closed-door certification, and attendees will not be let in after the doors are closed What to bring You will need to bring your own laptop to take the exam Duration: 2 Hours Fee: $100 Trainings and certifications are not offered separately and must be purchased with a Coalesce pass Trainings and certifications are not available for Coalesce Online passes If you no-show your certification, you will not be refunded

This is the introductory course for dbt Architects. Learn foundational concepts covered in the dbt Architect exam including setting up dbt projects according to best practices, manage dbt connections and environments, and leverage dbt features to enhance security, observability and cross-department collaborations After this course, you will be able to: Explain how dbt integrates with data platforms and git providers Configure environments for different git promotion strategies Manage a multi-project account in dbt. Prerequisites for this course include: dbt fundamentals What to Bring: You will need to bring your own laptop to complete the hands-on exercises. We will provide all the other sandbox environments for dbt and data platform. Duration: 4 hours Fee: $400 Trainings and certifications are not offered separately and must be purchased with a Coalesce pass Trainings and certifications are not available for Coalesce Online passes