Arrival and Refreshments

An opportunity to arrive, register, and network informally ahead of the session.

Welcome and Introductions

An overview of the session objectives and introductions to the speakers.

The State of Data and the Shift to Big Data

(Andrew Draper, Data Architect)

An examination of how data complexity has evolved and why traditional approaches struggle to scale. This session will dispel common misconceptions around big data and analytics and introduce the layered data model of Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

From Data to Insight – The Modern Analytics Flow
An overview of the journey from raw data to actionable insight, showing how a unified data architecture enables reporting, self-service business intelligence, and AI-driven insight.

Microsoft Fabric 101

(Zubair Rahman, Cloud Data Engineer)

An introduction to Microsoft Fabric and its core components, including Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI, OneLake, and related services. Each capability will be explained in business terms, illustrating how they work together within a single, integrated platform.

Fabric in 30 Days

(Gabriel Yang, Software Engineer and Zubair Rahman, Cloud Data Engineer)

A practical overview of what organisations can realistically achieve in their first 30 days with Microsoft Fabric, covering initial setup, priority use cases, and how to move from proof of concept to measurable value.

Discussion and Q&A

An open forum for questions, use case discussion, and consideration of next steps for organisations exploring Microsoft Fabric adoption.

AI Escape Room Challenge

A collaborative, team-based problem-solving experience designed to spark creativity and demonstrate the practical possibilities of AI.

Lunch and Networking

An opportunity to continue conversations with our experts and connect with other organisations exploring Microsoft Fabric.