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The summit kicked off with reflections on the increasing focus on Generative AI (GenAI) and its foundational dependencies on robust data engineering. It was noted humorously that the summit featured more sessions on GenAI than on data engineering itself—a testament to its rising importance. However, the speaker emphasized that these areas are intrinsically linked; without solid data engineering foundations, deploying effective GenAI models into production is nearly impossible.