Databricks SQL has added significant features in the last year at a fast pace. This session will share the most impactful features and the customer use cases that inspired them. We will highlight the new SQL editor, SQL coding features, streaming tables and materialized views, BI integrations, cost management features, system tables and observability features, and more. We will also share AI-powered performance optimizations.

Spatial data is increasingly important, but working with it can be complex. In this session, we’ll explore how Databricks SQL supports spatial analysis and helps analysts and engineers get more value from location-based data. We’ll cover what’s coming in the Public Preview of Spatial SQL, when and how to use the new Geometry and Geography data types, and practical use cases for H3. You’ll also learn about common challenges with spatial data and how we're addressing them, along with a look at the near-term roadmap.