Attending SQLBits 2025 conference in London for the second time, previously attended in 2022 virtually due to COVID-19 concerns.
SQLBits 2025 is a major Microsoft data platform event in Europe covering SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, AI, and data engineering.
Event runs from June 18 to 21, featuring numerous sessions, experts, MVPs, and Microsoft team members for learning and networking.
Participating in various sessions and a full-day training on data engineering at the conference.
Key trends include AI integration, Microsoft Fabric, Analytics, Power BI, DataOps, and Data Transformation.
Attended sessions on topics like Data API builder, Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric, AI Agents, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Real-Time Intelligence, B-Trees, V-Order, and Deadlocks resolution.
Impressed by the quality of sessions, expertise of speakers, and vast amount of information at the conference.
Highly recommends Microsoft Data professionals to consider attending SQLBits for learning and networking opportunities.