---
title: "Databricks Ingestion Event Archive | Data-Driven AI"
canonical: "https://data-driven.com/events/automating-data-ingestion-using-databricks-ingest-virtual-event/"
description: "Native Databricks and Fivetran-assisted ingestion demos filled this 2020 meetup. The archive retains the one-hour agenda and speakers."
---

Archived virtual meetup · June 26, 2020

# Databricks ingestion: _two paths, one hour_

This virtual session has finished. Its agenda compared a Databricks-native ingestion approach with a Fivetran-assisted SQL database flow.

Event record

## The meetup is closed, but its comparison is still clear

The session examined two ways to reduce manual work when ingesting data into Databricks. One segment covered a native approach; the other used Fivetran with a SQL database and schema changes.

This page records what speakers presented in 2020. It does not claim that the same product behaviour, terminology, or recommended architecture applies today.

![Databricks meetup artwork showing June 26, 2020 from 10 am to 11 am AEST](/_astro/Dbricks-MeetUp-26-June-2020.F_Wodd1l_1qqDKz.webp)

The original artwork records the date, time, and Databricks and Fivetran sponsorship.

Date

June 26, 2020

Time

10:00–11:00 am AEST

Format

Virtual meetup

Status

Finished

Published run sheet

## Forty minutes of demonstrations led into questions

The retained page includes the speakers and timing, but no recording or slide download.

10:00

Rodney Joyce opened the session.

10:05

Joel Roland presented automated ingestion into Databricks.

10:25

Dom Colyer demonstrated SQL database ingestion with Fivetran.

10:45

The final segment was reserved for audience questions.

What the session compared

## Automation was the topic; product selection was not the conclusion

The source said both segments addressed ingestion with less manual effort. The Fivetran demonstration also considered how a connector handled changing source schemas.

Historical context

Joel Roland was listed as Databricks Australia and New Zealand SA Manager. Dom Colyer was listed as Fivetran APJ Senior Sales Engineer.

Those titles and the 2020 product descriptions may no longer be current.

## Planning a current Databricks engagement?

Review the consulting scope or browse the event archive for other technical sessions.

[Explore Databricks consulting](/our-story/databricks-partner-consulting/)

[Browse Data and AI events](/data-ai-events/)

## Want to learn more?

Explore the rest of the site or get in touch with the team.

[Back to home](/)