SQLBits

SQLBits is officially this month, and I'm excited to be back speaking - on a brand new topic! 🤩 Instead of my usual LGBTQ+ or Neurodivergent session topics, I'm gonna be speaking on Personal Branding, with my session, 'Crafting a Personal Brand: Your Career Deserves More Than Just a CV'. This session feels like a long time coming. I'll be covering the basics of how to get clarity around your personal brand, then 3 high-level strategies based on where you're at - total beginner, mid-level, or expert. There'll be tips and ideas scattered throughout, as well as best practices and how best to use AI 🙂↕️ If you're interested, I'll be speaking on Thursday 23rd in Room 2C at 2:10-3pm. See you there! 👋

Coming Up at SQLBits: AgentBricks vs Mosaic AI with Tori Tompkins and 👩🏽🔬 Gavita Regunath, Ph.D. Databricks now offers two paths for building enterprise AI agents; but which one should you use? In this session, two AI MVPs break down AgentBricks vs Mosaic AI, comparing their architecture, capabilities, and ideal use cases. You’ll see how AgentBricks simplifies agent creation with low-code workflows and automated evaluation, while Mosaic AI provides the broader foundation for governance, routing, and production-grade systems. If you’re building AI agents and want to understand when to choose each, or how to use both together, this session will give you the clarity you need. Catch it on Friday, 24 Apr 2026 at 10:00, only at SQLBits 2026. 🎟 Not yet got a place at the greatest data conference of the year? Join hundreds of other data professionals and book your SQLBits ticket now! #SQLBits #Databricks #AIAgents #AgentBricks #MosaicAI #MachineLearning #DataEngineering #AIinData #DataPlatform #TechConference

Coming Up at SQLBits: Databricks vs Fabric – When to Choose, When to Combine, and Why It’s Confusing with Richard Conway and Sandy May Databricks or Microsoft Fabric? It’s one of the biggest questions in data right now, and the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. This fast-paced, demo-driven session cuts through the noise, showing how both platforms perform when solving real-world analytics problems. Not just features, but the trade-offs you only discover when you’re actually delivering at scale. You’ll learn where each platform shines, where they fall short, and when using both together might actually be the smartest move. Catch it on Wednesday, 22 Apr 2026 at 11:30, only at SQLBits 2026 🎟 Not yet got a place at the greatest data conference of the year? Join hundreds of other data professionals and book your SQLBits ticket now! #SQLBits #Databricks #MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineering #DataArchitecture #ModernDataStack #Analytics #DataPlatform #AIinData #CloudData #TechConference

April is starting and this is the month of SQLBits This year I will be returning to SQLBits to talk about TMDL and how you can use the scripts to make changes on your semantic model. Join me on Saturday 25th of April on my session TMDL in Action: Optimizing Power BI Models with Advanced Scripting. This year has always there will be a ton of amazing speakers don't forget to check the agenda at https://sqlbits.com/. See you in Wales.

This takes place tomorrow - a great chance to ask questions in a relaxed setting, especially if you're a first timer considering attending.

Hey Data Engineers, Fabric Admins & Governance Leads… Trying to get control of governance in Microsoft Fabric without slowing everything down? In just 20 minutes, Just Blindbæk shows you how to bring structure, security, and clarity to your Fabric environment - without killing agility. You’ll learn: ✅ how governance works in Microsoft Fabric ✅ how to organise workspaces and environments effectively ✅ how to balance control with flexibility ✅ how to manage access and security at scale ✅ how to avoid common governance mistakes early If you want a cleaner, more controlled Fabric setup — fast — this is time very well spent. 🎟️ Enjoyed this and want the chance to attend in real time? Tickets for SQLBits 2026 (22-25 April, ICC Wales) are available on our website, including virtual passes if you can't make it in person - BUT PRICES JUMP THIS WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL! #SQLBits #MicrosoftFabric #DataGovernance #DataEngineering #DataManagement #Analytics

Coming Up at SQLBits: SQL For Everything – Structure, Unstructured, SQL Server, OneLake with Alex Merced SQL has always been the language of data, but what if it could go beyond tables? In this session, you’ll see how SQL is evolving for the AI era, making it possible to query, classify, and summarise unstructured data like text, documents, and logs, all within familiar SELECT statements. No separate AI pipelines, no extra tooling. You’ll also discover how a single SQL engine can unify your data across Azure Storage, SQL Server, and OneLake, simplifying architecture while enabling faster, AI-ready analytics. Catch it on Saturday, 25 Apr 2026 – 16:30, only at SQLBits 2026. 🎟 Not yet got a place at the greatest database conference of the year? Join hundreds of other data professionals and book your SQLBits ticket now - but fair warning, there's a price jump this Wednesday 1st April! #SQLBits #SQLServer #DataEngineering #AIinData #UnstructuredData #OneLake #Lakehouse #Analytics #DataPlatform #ModernDataStack #TechConference