The Modern Data Stack Conference celebrated data professionals who are transforming businesses and communities with data-driven decisions. The conference featured winners of the inaugural Modern Data Stack Awards across seven categories, highlighting mentors building institutional knowledge, leaders designing innovative architectures, and individuals putting data tools in the hands of underserved communities. Among the award recipients were teams like Callahan and Netlify, as well as individuals such as Chris Wagner, Daniel Guzmán Burgos, Emilie Schario, Kelly Kohlleffel, and NextAfter.