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# Data takes Flight: Transforming data with Spark and MotherDuck via Iceberg

Online
Date & TimeSep 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM Coordinated Universal Time

LocationOnline

## About This Event

Storage and compute have split apart. With Iceberg catalogs widely adopted, you can pick the best engine for each job. Colin Rogers and Jacob Matson build a real multi-engine pipeline: Spark ingests, Iceberg stores, dbt Core and MotherDuck transform.

### What You'll Learn

- Ingest dense, unstructured data like transcripts with Spark
- Write those transformations to Iceberg
- Transform with dbt Core and MotherDuck
- Visualize the results with Dives
- Orchestrate the whole pipeline with MotherDuck's Flights

### Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for:

Data EngineersData ArchitectsTechnical Leaders

### Event Details

DateSep 10, 2026
Time4:30 PM Coordinated Universal Time
FormatOnline
PriceFree
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