Workshops, keynotes, sessions, and demos will take deep dives into the leading-edge developments within the worlds of Microsoft Fabric and databases, giving attendees a first look at product roadmaps and announcements, as well as an opportunity to connect first-hand with the teams building these solutions. There will also be informal networking opportunities throughout the week so you can share insights and make lasting connections with like-minded peers.

Keynotes and sessions with top experts and new features

Keynote speakers feature top Microsoft leaders and engineers from across the data and SQL universe including yours truly, Arun Ulag, Amir Netz, Wangui McKelvey, Nellie Gustafsson, Justyna Lucznik, Patrick LeBlanc and Adam Saxton (AKA Guy in a Cube), Shireesh Thota, Priya Sathy, Erin Stellato, Bob Ward, and Anna Hoffman to name just a few. These keynotes will give attendees a first look at the latest announcements, features, and updates in Fabric and databases, and show you how to implement them in your real-world scenarios.

I’m also thrilled to share that FabCon and SQLCon sessions have just been announced! Our diverse lineup of speakers and content covers the spectrum of use cases, challenges, fundamentals, and in-depth training for attendees of all levels—and, with the help of these expert sessions, you can start implementing new features immediately. Some of the topics I’m really excited about are:

• Monitor and Troubleshoot Your Data Solution in Microsoft Fabric with Li Liu and Haydn Richardson—explore best practices and new capabilities for consistent and reliable performance in your data solution.
• Empowering Fabric Administrators: Securing, Scaling, and Sustaining Your Data Estate with Arthi Ramasubramanian Iyer and Adi Regev—take a strategic look at how you can build confidence, clarity, and resilience across your Fabric estate to protect data at scale.
• From Reactive to Proactive: Solving SQL Performance Issues with Agentic AI: Learn how to implement agentic AI to detect regressions, analyze queries, find indexing gaps, and provide instant fixes.
• A Guide to Making the Most of Your SQL Skills Using Microsoft Fabric: Find out why, for many tasks, SQL is not only compatible, but often the most efficient way to build modern, scalable, and intelligent data solutions in Fabric.

I can’t wait to welcome you all to the first-ever combined FabCon and SQLCon event and see this conference expand to support professionals from across the world of data, analytics, and AI.

Want the perfect gift? Get a FabCon and SQLCon discount!

As we approach the holiday season, this is a great chance to treat yourself or a colleague to a gift they’ll love! FabCon and SQLCon features the content, training, and networking that will help attendees grow in their professional careers and make an immediate impact in their organization.

I also want to share an exclusive offer—register now before pricing increases later this month and receive an additional $200 off the price of admission with the discount code: FABHOLIDAY. This is your last chance to get locked in at these lower ticket prices!

Reminder: registration for either event gives you full access to both.

If you need help convincing your boss why this would make the perfect holiday gift, use our FabCon and SQLCon email templates to make the case.