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Make Data Work
March 5–6, 2018: Training
March 6–8, 2018: Tutorials & Conference
San Jose, CA

Events

Have fun and network at these events scheduled for Strata.

Conference Events | Community Events

Monday, March 5

7:00pm–10:00pm Monday, March 5, 2018
Strata Dine-Around
Location: Various locations
Get to know your fellow attendees over dinner. We've made reservations for you at some of the most sought-after restaurants in town. This is a great chance to make new connections and sample some of the great cuisine San Jose has to offer. Read more.

Tuesday, March 6

5:00pm–6:30pm Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Opening Reception
Location: Hall 1, 2, 3
Join us after tutorials on Tuesday in the Expo Hall. Grab a drink and mingle with fellow Strata attendees while you check out all of the exhibitors. Read more.
5:00pm–6:30pm Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Braindate at Strata
Location: Braindate Lounge
Book a braindate to connect with other participants at Strata and share your knowledge. Read more.
6:30pm–8:00pm Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Ignite Strata San Jose
Location: Grand Ballroom 220
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 2 ratings)
Ignite is happening at Strata on Tuesday, March 6. Join us for a fun, high-energy evening of five-minute talks—all aspiring to live up to the Ignite motto: Enlighten us, but make it quick. Read more.

Wednesday, March 7

8:00am–8:30am Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Speed Networking
Location: Concourse foyer
Gather before keynotes on Wednesday morning for a speed networking event. Enjoy casual conversation while meeting fellow attendees. If one of your goals at Strata is to meet new people, this session will jumpstart your networking with fellow attendees. Read more.
10:00am–4:50pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Braindate at Strata
Location: Braindate Lounge
Book a braindate to connect with other participants at Strata and share your knowledge. Read more.
10:30am–6:30pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Strata Data Gives Back
Location: Expo Hall
Join the Cloudera Foundation and O’Reilly Media in assembling care kits to benefit the Humane Society Silicon Valley. Read more.
11:00am–5:00pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Wednesday Meet the Experts
Location: Expo Hall - MTE
Meet the Experts sessions give you the chance to meet face-to-face with Strata presenters in a small-group setting. Drop in to discuss their sessions, ask questions, or make suggestions. Read more.
12:30pm–1:50pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Wednesday Topic Tables at lunch
Location: Hall 1, 2, 3
Topic Table discussions are a great way to informally network with people in similar industries or interested in the same topics. Read more.
12:30pm–1:50pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Women in Big Data Luncheon (sponsored by LinkedIn)
Location: Almaden Ballroom, San Jose Hilton
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 2 ratings)
Want to network with other women attending Strata Data Conference? Then be sure to come to the Women in Big Data Luncheon on Wednesday. Read more.
12:30pm–1:50pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Wednesday Business Summit Lunch
Location: San Jose Ballroom, Marriott
Join fellow executives, business leaders, and strategists for a networking lunch on Wednesday for Strata Business Summit attendees and speakers. Read more.
3:20pm–4:20pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Wednesday O'Reilly Author Book Signings
Location: Author Signing (Expo Hall)
Author Book Signings will be held in the O’Reilly booth during the conference. This is a great opportunity for you to meet O’Reilly authors and get a free copy of one of their books. Complimentary copies will be provided to the first 25 attendees. Limit one free book per attendee. Read more.
5:50pm–6:50pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Booth Crawl
Location: Hall 1, 2, 3
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 1 rating)
Join us for vendor-hosted libations (plus snacks) after sessions on Wednesday. Read more.
7:00pm–9:30pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Data After Dark: Night at the Market
Location: San Pedro Market
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 3 ratings)
Join us at San Pedro Square Market for an exciting evening filled with cocktails, food, and entertainment at Data After Dark at Strata in San Jose. Read more.

Thursday, March 8

8:00am–8:30am Thursday, March 8, 2018
Speed Networking
Location: Concourse foyer
Average rating: ****.
(4.00, 1 rating)
Gather before keynotes on Thursday morning for a speed networking event. Enjoy casual conversation while meeting fellow attendees. If one of your goals at Strata is to meet new people, this session will jumpstart your networking with fellow attendees. Read more.
10:00am–4:30pm Thursday, March 8, 2018
Braindate at Strata
Location: Braindate Lounge
Book a braindate to connect with other participants at Strata and share your knowledge. Read more.
10:30am–4:00pm Thursday, March 8, 2018
Thursday O'Reilly Author Book Signings
Location: Author Signing (Expo Hall)
Average rating: ****.
(4.00, 1 rating)
Author Book Signings will be held in the O’Reilly booth during the conference. This is a great opportunity for you to meet O’Reilly authors and get a free copy of one of their books. Complimentary copies will be provided to the first 25 attendees. Limit one free book per attendee. Read more.
10:30am–4:00pm Thursday, March 8, 2018
Strata Data Gives Back
Location: Expo Hall
Join the Cloudera Foundation and O’Reilly Media in assembling care kits to benefit The Humane Society Silicon Valley. Read more.
11:00am–4:30pm Thursday, March 8, 2018
Thursday Meet the Experts
Location: Expo Hall - MTE
Meet the Experts sessions give you the chance to meet face-to-face with Strata presenters in a small-group setting. Drop in to discuss their sessions, ask questions, or make suggestions. Read more.
12:30pm–1:50pm Thursday, March 8, 2018
Thursday Topic Tables at Lunch
Location: Hall 1, 2, 3
Topic Table discussions are a great way to informally network with people in similar industries or interested in the same topics. Read more.
12:30pm–1:50pm Thursday, March 8, 2018
Thursday Business Summit Lunch
Location: San Jose Ballroom, Marriott
Join Strata Business Summit speakers and attendees for a networking lunch on Thursday. Read more.