Fabric & Database Roadshow
Brisbane: 16 February 2026
Melbourne: 19 February 2026
Unleash the power of data and databases to accelerate AI success
Bringing together the latest and most advanced innovations in Data and database technology, this Roadshow offers invaluable insights to help your organization stay ahead. See how Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databases, together, unlock real time intelligence, agentic AI scenarios, and measurable business results – hear from Microsoft experts, Australian customers, experience hands on labs and network in the Connection Hub with our partners.
Choose your track and location
Select the option below that best matches your role. Each track is designed for a specific audience and focuses on the outcomes most relevant to you.
Business Decision Maker
For leaders and decision-makers focused on strategy, business outcomes and value. This track explores how Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databases enable AI-driven insights, operational efficiency and measurable return on investment, without requiring deep technical knowledge.
Brisbane: 16 February 2026 | Register now
Melbourne: 19 February 2026 | Register now
Technical
For technical professionals responsible for designing, building and managing data and database solutions. This track dives into architecture, implementation and hands-on scenarios using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databases.
Brisbane: 16 February 2026 | Register now
Melbourne: 19 February 2026 | Register now
What you’ll experience
Keynote
Shireesh Thota, CVP Azure Databases, will discuss how Microsoft Fabric and Databases are building AI-ready organisations. He will highlight the importance of integration between analytics and data to drive future innovation.
Customer and partner sessions
Real world outcomes and patterns to inspire and apply to your organisation.
Hands‑on labs
Try guided labs for Azure Databases and Fabric - just bring your laptop and participate.
Interactive lightning talks
Hear from subject matter experts to fast track practical know how.
Connection hub
Meet Microsoft and Partner experts to discuss your next actions, proof of concepts, see demos and ask questions.
Agenda highlights
Explore the sessions planned for the day below. Please note the agenda is subject to change.
Business Decision Maker Track
- Opening Keynote with Microsoft CVP Shireesh Thota
- Partner Keynote with Agile Insights
- Customer Evidence Panel: Real-world innovation with Fabric & Databases
- Partner Keynote with Insight
- Microsoft Fabric: The Data Platform for the next AI Frontier
- Fabric IQ - Foundation of Data
- Best Practices to Modernise your Apps and Databases at Scale
- Modern data, modern apps: Innovation with Microsoft Databases
Brisbane: 16 February 2026 | Register now
Melbourne: 19 February 2026 | Register now
Technical Track
- Opening Keynote with Microsoft CVP Shireesh Thota
- Partner Keynote with Agile Insights
- Customer evidence panel: Real-world innovation with Fabric & Databases
- Partner Keynote with Insight
- Deep Dive into a New Enterprise-Scale PostgreSQL
- Fabric IQ for Technologists
- SQL Server 2025: The AI-ready enterprise database
- Hands-On Lab Sessions
Brisbane: 16 February 2026 | Register now
Melbourne: 19 February 2026 | Register now
Meet the experts
Learn from Microsoft specialists, partners and customers as they share proven approaches and real-world outcomes.
Shireesh Thota
CVP Azure Databases at Microsoft
Olaf Wrieden
Data & AI Solutions Architect at Microsoft
Sally Coldrick
Senior Account Executive at Microsoft
Dul Wimalatissa
AI Practice Lead at Agile Insights
Kadu Anastacio
Practice Manager – Data & AI at Agile Insights
John Rampono
National Practice Director – AI Apps and Data at Insight Enterprises
Veli-Matti Vanamo
CTO (APAC) at Insight Enterprises
Sarah Vaughan
Cloud & AI Platforms GTM Leader at Microsoft
Fabio Braga
Senior Solutions Engineer | Cloud & AI Platforms at Microsoft
Rod Colledge
Senior Solution Engineer | Cloud & AI Platforms at Microsoft
Andrew Orange
Senior GTM Manager, Asia Cloud & AI Platforms at Microsoft
Brian McKerr
GBB Specialist Data and AI at Microsoft
Srikanth Sridhar
Senior Specialist at Microsoft
Pooja Kamath
Senior Product Manager (Azure Data) at Microsoft
Francesco Fava
Senior Solution Engineer Data & AI at Microsoft
Minni Walia
Principal Program Manager - Fabric Engineering at Microsoft
In Partnership with
Delivered alongside trusted Microsoft partners bringing deep expertise across data, databases and AI solutions.
