Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977175341671?aff=oddtdtcreator

In today's data ecosystem, professionals face a critical decision: stick with familiar SQL Server technology or venture into Microsoft Fabric's Real-Time Intelligence (RTI) databases. This choice can significantly impact performance, scalability, and overall business intelligence capabilities. As a former SQL DBA and Microsoft Escalation Engineer who's worked extensively with both Azure Synapse and Fabric RTI, I'll guide you through this decision-making process with clarity and practical insights.

We'll explore when SQL Server remains the optimal choice and when RTI databases offer compelling advantages. You'll discover the architecture differences that matter, performance considerations, and cost implications of each approach. I'll demonstrate how your existing SQL skills transfer to Kusto Query Language (KQL), showing familiar patterns and highlighting key differences. Through real-world scenarios and demonstrations, we'll examine migration paths, hybrid approaches, and integration strategies between these technologies.

You'll see firsthand how these systems handle time-series data, complex analytics, and large-scale workloads differently. By the end of this session, you'll have a clear framework for database selection decisions and practical knowledge to implement or migrate to Fabric RTI when appropriate for your organization's needs.

Detailed information and registration can be found here : https://dataminds.be/unlock-the-power-of-real-time-intelligence-in-fabric-with-kql/

Unlock the Power of Real-Time Intelligence in Fabric With KQL

Session: Real-time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric empowers data professionals and business users to seamlessly process and analyze highly granular, event-driven data. At its core lies the Kusto engine and the Kusto Query Language (KQL), delivering powerful capabilities for real-time data analysis. This session explores how you can leverage KQL to build efficient, event-driven solutions in Fabric with real-world examples.

In this session, we will discuss: – The role of Kusto in Real-Time Intelligence and Fabric, including its integration across the Real-Time Hub, Eventstream, Real-Time Dashboard, and Activator Fabric items. – Key features of KQL that make it a game-changer for analysis of data in motion, including syntax, built-in functions, and operators, demonstrated through live queries on sample real-time data. – How you can use Kusto and Real-Time Intelligence to monitor and govern your Fabric estate by cataloging workspace item, capacity utilization, and OneLake events in the Real-Time Hub.

Come along if you are a developer, data engineer, or analyst seeking practical examples and best practices for crafting KQL queries to drive real-time data analysis and actions. You will leave this session equipped with the skills to unlock the full potential of real-time data in Fabric.

Speakers: Abhinav Jayanty \| Data Engineer @ Quorum

Agenda (CET, UTC+1):

18u30 Welcome and introductions

18u30 Unlock the Power of Real-Time Intelligence in Fabric With KQL (60 minutes)

19u45 Session End

📅 Thursday\, December 11th \| 🕢 19:30 CET \| 🌐 Online Event 🎤 Speaker: Nikola Ilic (Microsoft MVP) We’re closing our 4-part DP-600 preparation series with a powerhouse session led by Nikola Ilic, covering some of the most advanced — and increasingly important — capabilities in Microsoft Fabric. This final session focuses on real-time analytics, security fundamentals, and the administration layer within Fabric — all essential for the exam and for operating Fabric in production.

📚 What we’ll cover in Session 4

1️⃣ Real-Time Intelligence

How to work with real-time data, event streams, and architectures that support instant insights.

2️⃣ Security

Key security concepts in Fabric: workspace governance, access models, data protection, and platform-wide best practices.

3️⃣ Fabric Admin

Administration capabilities every DP-600 candidate should understand — monitoring, capacities, governance, cost management, and operational oversight.

🎯 Who is this session for?

• DP-600 exam candidates
• Data engineers & analytics engineers
• Power BI developers expanding into Fabric admin and security
• Anyone deploying or maintaining Fabric solutions in production environments

🔔 Call to Action

👉 RSVP now to join the final session of the series! 👉 Share the event with your network and help others prepare for DP-600. Let’s wrap up the series strong and continue building momentum in the Athens and Berlin Power BI communities!

17.00 - 18.00 Walk-in + Dinner 18.00 -19.00 An inside look at Maestro on Microsoft Fabric, the Axians Data platform 19.00 -19.30 Short break 19.30 - 20.30 Is This Just Real-Time… or Is It Just Fantasy? 20.30 - 21.00 Round-up and drinks

Sessions & Speakers We will have amazing speakers lined-up for this Edition, we will announce them shortly

As always, we're looking for speakers. So, if you have an interesting story to share, please submit your session to our call for speakers. If you're a first-time speaker, don't worry! We are more than happy to help you taking your first steps in the wonderful world of public speaking. Also, for all sessions submitted and not selected, we will keep a list of all sessions for future events.

An inside look at Maestro on Microsoft Fabric, the Axians Data platform By Nando Spitshoven and Jordy Ravesteijn

Join us for an insightful knowledge session where we take you on a deep dive into our data platform, Maestro, built on Microsoft Fabric. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of our run management capabilities, demonstrating how we orchestrate data pipelines and notebooks efficiently. You will also learn about our integrated standard connectors and how metadata-driven data loading is seamlessly incorporated within the platform. Furthermore, we will share how we automate periodic updates for our customers, ensuring they always have access to the latest features and the most up-to-date data platform. This session will equip you with a clear understanding of how Maestro leverages Microsoft Fabric to deliver scalable, secure, and intelligent data management solutions.

Is This Just Real-Time… or Is It Just Fantasy? By Danny Kruge

Everyone wants real-time data, but what does that actually mean? When your business users say real-time, are they talking about a few seconds, a few minutes, or just “faster than yesterday”? In this session, we’ll pull back the curtain on the buzzword and explore what “real-time” really means from near-real-time micro-batching to true event-driven streaming and how you can build these patterns directly within Microsoft Fabric. You’ll see practical examples of how to: Ingest and process streaming data in real time using Fabric Compare performance between small batch pipelines and traditional data warehouse ingestion Choose the right architecture for your organization’s definition of “real-time” Through live demos and relatable use cases, you’ll walk away knowing how to design a Real-Time Intelligence Fabric that fits your needs and how to stop chasing fantasy real-time.

Unveil the data platform of the future with SQL Server 2025—guided by one of its key architects . With built-in AI for application development and advanced analytics powered by Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server 2025 empowers you to innovate—securely and confidently. This book shows you how. Author Bob Ward, Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team, shares exclusive insights drawn from over three decades at Microsoft. Having worked on every version of SQL Server since OS/2 1.1, Ward brings unmatched expertise and practical guidance to help you navigate this transformative release. Ward covers everything from setup and upgrades to advanced features in performance, high availability, and security. He also highlights what makes this the most developer-friendly release in a decade: support for JSON, RegEx, REST APIs, and event streaming. Most critically, Ward explores SQL Server 2025’s advanced, scalable AI integrations, showing you how to build AI-powered applications deeply integrated with the SQL engine—and elevate your analytics to the next level. But innovation doesn’t come at the cost of safety: this release is built on a foundation of enterprise-grade security, helping you adopt AI safely and responsibly. You control which models to use, how they interact with your data, and where they run—from ground to cloud, or integrated with Microsoft Fabric. With built-in features like Row-Level Security (RLS), Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Dynamic Data Masking, and SQL Server Auditing, your data remains protected at every layer. The AI age is here. Make sure your SQL Server databases are ready—and built for secure, scalable innovation . What You Will Learn [if !supportLists] · [endif]Grasp the fundamentals of AI to leverage AI with your data, using the industry-proven security and scale of SQL Server [if !supportLists] · [endif]Utilize AI models of your choice, services, and frameworks to build new AI applications [if !supportLists] · [endif]Explore new developer features such as JSON, Regular Expressions, REST API, and Change Event Streaming [if !supportLists] · [endif]Discover SQL Server 2025's powerful new engine capabilities to increase application concurrency [if !supportLists] · [endif]Examine new high availability features to enhance uptime and diagnose complex HADR configurations [if !supportLists] · Use new query processing capabilities to extend the performance of your application [if !supportLists] · [endif]Connect SQL Server to Azure with Arc for advanced management and security capabilities [if !supportLists] · [endif]Secure and govern your data using Microsoft Entra [if !supportLists] · [endif]Achieve near-real-time analytics with the unified data platform Microsoft Fabric [if !supportLists] · [endif]Integrate AI capabilities with SQL Server for enterprise AI [if !supportLists] · [endif]Leverage new tools such as SQL Server Management Studio and Copilot experiences to assist your SQL Server journey Who This Book Is For The SQL Server community, including DBAs, architects, and developers eager to stay ahead with the latest advancements in SQL Server 2025, and those interested in the intersection of AI and data, particularly how artificial intelligence (AI) can be seamlessly integrated with SQL Server to unlock deeper insights and smarter solutions

Real-Time Analytics for Electrical Distribution: A Microsoft Fabric Case Study

YouTube Live Link: https://youtube.com/live/KL4cAQUqLvU?feature=share

The electrical distribution industry faces complex challenges balancing inventory availability with cash flow optimization, particularly for contractors requiring on-site access with deferred payment capabilities. This case study demonstrates how Microsoft Fabric's unified analytics platform transformed a large electrical distributor network's operations through integrated real-time data processing, automated insights, and intelligent forecasting.

The implementation leveraged Fabric's Lakehouse architecture to consolidate data from mobile applications, inventory systems, and billing platforms, creating a comprehensive view of supplier-customer interactions. Real-time analytics pipelines processed consumption patterns, payment cycles, and inventory movements, enabling automated replenishment decisions and dynamic pricing strategies. Power BI integration provided stakeholders with actionable dashboards monitoring key performance indicators across multiple regions. Results demonstrated significant operational improvements: inventory accuracy increased by over 30%, cash flow optimization scores rose by approximately 40%, and operational efficiency metrics improved by nearly 25% compared to traditional models. Automated replenishment algorithms reduced stockout incidents by 50%, while billing error rates declined by 60%, substantially improving financial reconciliation processes.

The technical architecture utilized Fabric's data engineering capabilities for ETL processes, machine learning models for demand forecasting, and real-time intelligence for immediate decision-making. Integration challenges with legacy systems were addressed through Fabric's flexible connectivity options and comprehensive data governance features.

This case study illustrates how Microsoft Fabric's end-to-end analytics platform can revolutionize traditional industrial supply chains, demonstrating the platform's capability to deliver measurable business value through unified data management and intelligent automation.

Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric helps you turn streaming data into actionable insights. In this session, you will learn how to connect event sources, process data in motion, and act on signals without complex infrastructure.

We will introduce the Real-Time hub, show how to ingest data using Eventstreams, and demonstrate how to store and query events in Eventhouse using KQL. You will also see how to create a Real-Time Dashboard for live monitoring and use Activator to trigger automated actions when conditions are met.

The session includes a practical demo and resources to help you apply these patterns in your hackathon project or production scenarios.

What you will learn: - How to ingest and route events with Eventstreams - How to store and query data in Eventhouse using KQL - How to build dashboards and trigger actions with Activator

📌 This session is a part of a series! Learn more here

🔍 Explore the Global Fabric Hackathon repo

Pre-requisites: Check out the hack repo: https://aka.ms/FabConHack-Reactor

Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric helps you turn streaming data into actionable insights. In this session, you will learn how to connect event sources, process data in motion, and act on signals without complex infrastructure.

We will introduce the Real-Time hub, show how to ingest data using Eventstreams, and demonstrate how to store and query events in Eventhouse using KQL. You will also see how to create a Real-Time Dashboard for live monitoring and use Activator to trigger automated actions when conditions are met.

The session includes a practical demo and resources to help you apply these patterns in your hackathon project or production scenarios.

What you will learn: - How to ingest and route events with Eventstreams - How to store and query data in Eventhouse using KQL - How to build dashboards and trigger actions with Activator

📌 This session is a part of a series! Learn more here

🔍 Explore the Global Fabric Hackathon repo

Pre-requisites: Check out the hack repo: https://aka.ms/FabConHack-Reactor

Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric helps you turn streaming data into actionable insights. In this session, you will learn how to connect event sources, process data in motion, and act on signals without complex infrastructure.

We will introduce the Real-Time hub, show how to ingest data using Eventstreams, and demonstrate how to store and query events in Eventhouse using KQL. You will also see how to create a Real-Time Dashboard for live monitoring and use Activator to trigger automated actions when conditions are met.

The session includes a practical demo and resources to help you apply these patterns in your hackathon project or production scenarios.

What you will learn: - How to ingest and route events with Eventstreams - How to store and query data in Eventhouse using KQL - How to build dashboards and trigger actions with Activator

📌 This session is a part of a series! Learn more here

🔍 Explore the Global Fabric Hackathon repo

Pre-requisites: Check out the hack repo: https://aka.ms/FabConHack-Reactor

When: Thursday 18th September 2025 Time: arrive for 5:45pm with talks starting from 6pm start prompt. Location: Ecosurety, 2nd Floor, 4 Colston Ave, Bristol, BS1 4ST

Complimentary drinks & pizza provided by our sponsor Method Resourcing Solutions.

Sit tight for venue details, we'll have them for you ASAP!

Session 1 - Fabricating Your Move: A Tailored Path from Power BI Premium to Fabric - David Mitchell As Microsoft Power BI evolves into Fabric, organizations gain powerful new capabilities—but also face the challenge of transitioning from Premium capacities. In this session, discover a streamlined, automated approach to migrating from Power BI Premium to Fabric capacities using tools developed within Semantic Link Labs. We’ll cover:

• Why Fabric capacities matter and the benefits they unlock
• How to plan and execute your migration with minimal disruption
• A live demonstration of the migration process in action

Learn how to future-proof your analytics environment with confidence, efficiency, and continuity for your users.

About David David Mitchell is a Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, and is a key contributor to the migration solution. He brings over 10 years’ experience working in Information Analysis, Data Warehousing and Data Engineering.

Session 2 - Getting Started with Terraform and CI/CD for your Fabric Projects - Anna-Maria Wykes Microsoft Fabric is transforming how organizations build unified data platforms for analytics, data science, and business intelligence. Until recently, deploying and managing Fabric resources required manual effort or adhoc automation. That changed with the release of the Terraform provider for Microsoft Fabric last year, enabling teams to manage Fabric infrastructure as code.

In this session, you'll learn how to get started using Terraform to provision and manage Microsoft Fabric components — including workspaces, pipelines, dataflows, and more — in a repeatable and scalable way. We'll cover core Terraform concepts, walk through practical examples, and share best practices for integrating with Azure and CI/CD workflows. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to bring automation, consistency, and governance to your Microsoft Fabric environments using Terraform.

About Anna Anna is a veteran software and data engineer as well as a Microsoft AI MVP, boasting over 18 years of experience. She has undertaken various projects, including real-time analytics with Scala and Kafka, constructing Data Lakes with Spark, and applying engineering to Data Science. Anna currently serves as a RSA (Resident Solution Architect) and consultant. With a genuine passion for data, she endeavours to bridge the gap between Software Development and Data Science. Anna's other areas of interest include DevOps (DataOps, MLOps, LLMOps), Agile methodologies, and organizing or participating in local Code Clubs.

We all look forward to seeing you there!!

Session Title: AI-Powered Insights: Boosting Data Performance Across Enterprise Fabric Stacks

Session Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is accelerating data performance across Microsoft-centric enterprise environments, transforming how organizations visualize, analyze, and act on data. This session delivers real-world insights on AI integration across four critical pillars: data visualization, AutoML, unified analytics platforms, and large language models (LLMs). Drawing from cross-sector case studies, we’ll examine how AI-augmented tools like natural language queries, smart dashboards, and anomaly detection enhance Microsoft Fabric experiences enabling faster, more inclusive decision-making. AutoML platforms are streamlining model development, reducing time-to-value by over 50% in business scenarios ranging from sales forecasting to quality control. Integrated analytics solutions minimize data prep and accelerate insight delivery by up to 70%, with Fabric’s end-to-end tooling serving as a foundation for scalable automation. We also explore how LLMs elevate accessibility through conversational interfaces and intelligent code generation improving exploration and productivity across roles. While AI unlocks tangible benefits, we’ll also address key limitations including data governance and model oversight. Attendees will gain actionable guidance on evaluating and operationalizing AI capabilities within their existing Microsoft Fabric ecosystem to drive measurable improvements in data-driven outcomes.

Be Ready to Engage: Bring a notepad – this is a content-rich session! Submit your questions beforehand via Comments. Ask questions live via comments or join the stage with camera/mic access – just reach out to us in advance if you’d like to participate on screen.

Email: [email protected]

This comprehensive guide provides the perfect introduction to Microsoft Power BI, offering practical examples to help you learn the key tools and concepts of data visualization and analytics. By exploring real-world use cases, you'll gain the skills necessary to manage data, build interactive dashboards, and unlock valuable business insights. What this Book will help me do Learn the fundamentals of Power BI and business intelligence. Understand advanced features like Microsoft Fabric and Copilot. Transform raw data into meaningful visualizations and reports. Design professional dashboards to convey data insights clearly. Deploy and share reports effectively within your organization. Author(s) Greg Deckler is a recognized authority in Microsoft Power BI, holding the title of a 7-time Microsoft MVP. With extensive experience in business intelligence, Greg is known for his ability to distill complex concepts into clear and practical advice. His approachable teaching style makes technical learning accessible and engaging. Who is it for? This book is ideal for aspiring data analysts or IT professionals looking to gain a solid foundation in Power BI. Beginners with no prior experience in Power BI or business intelligence will find it especially useful. It's also suitable for professionals transitioning from other BI tools. Whether you're looking to enhance your current career or start a new one, this book is for you.

Session Title: Language Intelligence for Safer, Smarter Autonomous Mobility

Commudle Link : Visible after RSVP (for video & mic access)

YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/1Mc4mvrJD3o?feature=share

Session Description: Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the autonomous mobility landscape — enabling deeper contextual understanding, flexible decision-making, and more natural human-machine interactions. Join us for an exclusive deep dive into real-world LLM deployments that are breaking away from traditional AV (Autonomous Vehicle) pipelines.

In this session, we’ll explore:

• Waymo’s EMMA system: Achieved 16% fewer perception errors and 24% fewer disengagements using a unified transformer with cross-modal attention.
• DeepSeek R1 (China): A reasoning-first driving model adopted by BYD and others, designed to align with local driving norms.
• DriveMLM Framework: Boosts command interpretation accuracy by 87% and improves user trust by 34%.

We’ll also cover key advances such as:

• Up to 18% better rare object classification
• 23% reduction in false positives via contextual LLM filtering
• Technical challenges like high computational demands (>100 TOPS), real-time constraints, and regulatory considerations for probabilistic behaviors

This session will also introduce emerging solutions including:

• Hybrid neuro-symbolic architectures
• SOTIF (Safety of the Intended Functionality) compliance
• Edge AI optimizations

Our expert speaker, who holds 2+ patents in the field, brings deep technical insight and hands-on experience in deploying LLMs in safety-critical environments.

How to Join: 🔗 The session link will be visible after you RSVP. 👉 RSVP now to reserve your spot.

Be Ready to Engage:

• Bring a notepad – this is a content-rich session!
• Submit your questions beforehand via Meetup Comments.
• Ask questions live via comments or join the stage with camera/mic access – just reach out to us in advance if you’d like to participate on screen.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of autonomous driving through the lens of AI and language intelligence.

Email: [email protected]

Microsoft Fabric is an all-in-one analytics solution for enterprises that covers everything from data movement to data science, Real-Time Analytics, and business intelligence. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including data lake, data engineering, and data integration, all in one place. Microsoft Fabric is a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform which works differently than a PaaS (Platform as a Service) like Azure. With the Fabric SaaS service, you are getting a lot of security features out of the box that you might not be aware of to allow you to secure your data estate. In this session we will look at how Fabric secures your data, we will look at all the aspects of security of the Fabric platform: - Understand how users authenticate - Understand inbound security options - How can you access your secure data - Where and how is your data stored and where does it go when used - How to make sure your data is only accessible for certain users - Finally, how to govern your data with Purview integration. This will make sure you understand what you get out of the box with Fabric and have the discussion with your security team! Agenda 18:30 - Welcome, drinks and pizza 19:00 - Main Session 20:00 - Close Venue Tenth Revolution offices in London. Aldgate House, 33 Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1DL PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT OUR USUAL VENUE! Please provide your first and last name when registering for the event, as this is provided to building security to allow you entrance into the venue.

This webinar will showcase the transformative potential of Microsoft Fabric for ISVs and SaaS applications. Discover how you can leverage Fabric to build innovative, data-driven applications that integrate seamlessly with AI capabilities. Learn from your host, Tighe Brennan and guest experts, Holly Kelly and James Boother, as they share practical insights and real-world examples of how ISVs are successfully building and scaling their applications with Microsoft Fabric.

Why you should attend:

Unlock New Opportunities: Learn how Microsoft Fabric can help you modernize your infrastructure, reduce friction in data preparation, and enable new data science use cases.

Enhance Your Offerings: Understand how to embed powerful analytics and AI features into your applications, providing added value to your customers.

Simplify Integration: Discover the benefits of a unified platform that simplifies data integration, governance, and security, making it easier to manage multi-tenant architectures.

What we will cover:

Introduction to Microsoft Fabric: Overview of the unified data platform and its components.

Data Integration and OneLake: How OneLake serves as the center of gravity for data, enabling easy and cost-effective data ingestion and integration.

Real-Time Intelligence: Leveraging real-time data processing for continuous data integration and actionable insights.

AI and Copilot Integration: Utilizing AI Foundry and Copilot Studio to create generative AI solutions and enhance application capabilities.

Multi-Tenancy and ISV Scenarios: Best practices for designing multi-tenant architectures, including tenant isolation models and deployment patterns.

Embedding Analytics: Expanding Power BI embedded capabilities to modernize your applications and provide rich analytics experiences.

Monetization Strategies: How to monetize your solutions through the Azure Marketplace and leverage Fabric's workload services.

This webinar will showcase the transformative potential of Microsoft Fabric for ISVs and SaaS applications. Discover how you can leverage Fabric to build innovative, data-driven applications that integrate seamlessly with AI capabilities. Learn from your host, Tighe Brennan and guest experts, Holly Kelly and James Boother, as they share practical insights and real-world examples of how ISVs are successfully building and scaling their applications with Microsoft Fabric.

Why you should attend:

Unlock New Opportunities: Learn how Microsoft Fabric can help you modernize your infrastructure, reduce friction in data preparation, and enable new data science use cases.

Enhance Your Offerings: Understand how to embed powerful analytics and AI features into your applications, providing added value to your customers.

Simplify Integration: Discover the benefits of a unified platform that simplifies data integration, governance, and security, making it easier to manage multi-tenant architectures.

What we will cover:

Introduction to Microsoft Fabric: Overview of the unified data platform and its components.

Data Integration and OneLake: How OneLake serves as the center of gravity for data, enabling easy and cost-effective data ingestion and integration.

Real-Time Intelligence: Leveraging real-time data processing for continuous data integration and actionable insights.

AI and Copilot Integration: Utilizing AI Foundry and Copilot Studio to create generative AI solutions and enhance application capabilities.

Multi-Tenancy and ISV Scenarios: Best practices for designing multi-tenant architectures, including tenant isolation models and deployment patterns.

Embedding Analytics: Expanding Power BI embedded capabilities to modernize your applications and provide rich analytics experiences.

Monetization Strategies: How to monetize your solutions through the Azure Marketplace and leverage Fabric's workload services.

Learn new skills and discover the power of Microsoft Fabric with step-by-step guidance: Click Here.

Join us for an engaging "Ask Me Anything" session on Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft. Learn more about end-to-end solution for event-driven scenarios, streaming data, and data logs, and discover how Real-Time Intelligence empowers organizations to extract insights, visualize data in motion, and take real-time actions. Come with all your questions and don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and discover how Real Time Intelligence can benefit your organization.