Can’t-miss sessions at the European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference
Microsoft Fabric is an end-to-end analytics and data platform that unifies your disparate data sources into a single, cohesive solution. Built on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) foundation, Fabric simplifies data management, governance, and security, and enables you to seamlessly transform raw data into actionable insights. Fabric’s AI-powered capabilities enhance productivity by automating tasks and facilitating collaboration across different roles within your organization.
Following the success of the first-ever Microsoft Fabric Community Conference, which took place in Las Vegas in March 2024, the event is now coming to Sweden for the European community. On September 24-27, 2024 in Stockholm, the European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference will be an immersive experience exploring the limitless possibilities of Microsoft Fabric and the latest developments in data, governance, analytics, and AI.
The conference features 120+ track sessions, four keynotes, 10 workshops, a vendor expo hall, Community Lounge, Ask the Experts community zone, DE&I sessions and luncheons, a Women in Tech luncheon, and much more! This is your chance to connect with Microsoft Fabric experts and Fabric community leaders from around the world to learn from and expand your network.
Here are just a few of the can’t-miss sessions taking place at this year’s conference.
Fabric fundamentals and beyond
One year in Fabric: Lessons learned from implementing real-world projects with Cathrine Wilhelmsen, MVP, Evidi and Anders Krohn, Evidi. Discover the lessons Evidi learned during its Fabric implementation journey, from figuring out the optimal architecture in its first solution to becoming an international team working on multiple projects in parallel.
Navigating Microsoft Fabric – Choosing the right workload for your needs with Adam Saxton and Patrick LeBlanc, Microsoft. Take a deep dive into the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem, from Lakehouse to Warehouses and Microsoft Power BI, to ensure users can make informed decisions about their data processing needs.
The latest in AI
From Datasets to Visuals – Turbocharge your Power BI report Development with AI with Ben Howard, MVP, Applepark Ltd. Explore how to use AI to build better quality, faster, and more engaging reports, from demo datasets to compelling visuals, writing M and DAX, and even modelling.
The future is now for SQL with AI and Microsoft Fabric with Asad Khan and Bob Ward. Discover the latest innovations in SQL that are powering AI and Microsoft Fabric with security and scale. Learn how to integrate all your SQL data with Microsoft Fabric so your entire organization can get maximum value from your SQL data, using AI for faster, smarter insights.
Security and governance
Getting started with Data Governance in Microsoft Fabric with Joey D’Antoni, MVP, Denny Cherry and Associates Consulting. Push your business into adopting a data governance culture, implementing processes in Microsoft Fabric using tools like Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Entra ID security, to drive towards data-driven decisions and solutions.
Beyond a Data Catalogue: An in-depth tour of the Microsoft Purview Universe with Wolfgang Strasser, MVP, ACP CUBIDO. Explore the Microsoft Purview ecosystem, its seamless integration with Microsoft Fabric, and the capabilities of an end-to-end data compliance, governance, and protection solution.
Microsoft OneLake—the OneDrive for data
Demystifying the Data Lakehouse in Fabric with Just Blindbæk, MVP, twoday capacity. Delve into the Data Lakehouse to find out exactly what it is, its capabilities, and how to make the right choices for your data development journey.
Building a Modern Data Lake with OneLake: The OneDrive for Data with Elizabeth Oldag and Matthew Hicks, Microsoft. Learn about the core concepts of OneLake and how its designed to be the single place for all your analytics data, using the same data across multiple analytical engines in the open Delta Parquet format.
Data warehousing and integration
Microsoft Fabric: Building a data ingestion and processing framework to drive efficiency with Erwin de Kreuk, MVP, InSpark. Learn how to use a metadata-driven approach to manage your data pipelines and notebooks in Microsoft Fabric, including key learnings, best practices, and patterns.
Tips and tricks for Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse with Chris Hyde, MVP, Hydrate Technologies LLC. Uncover tips and tricks for designing a high-performance Fabric Data Warehouse and mitigate potential issues to get the most out of your solution.
Save your seat—register today
The European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2024 is an in-person only event. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about Fabric and see firsthand how Microsoft can help your organization prepare for the era of AI. I can’t wait to see you all in-person in Stockholm, Sweden next month!
Sign up here using the code MSCUST to save €200 off your registration.
Sign up for a pre-conference tutorial
Get a head start on your learning by signing up for one of six FabCon Europe tutorials, covering: Data Factory, Lakehouse, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Real-Time Intelligence, and Managed Self-Service Analytics. Participating in a pre-conference full-day tutorial provides a unique chance to immerse yourself in your chosen topic, unleash your data’s full potential, and gain insights from masters in their field. Tutorials take place September 24, 2024 from 9AM-5PM CEST.
Learn more about the tutorials on offer at this year’s conference and discover which one will give you the expertise you need to excel in your data and AI projects.
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