SQLBits

You might have known them as Pure Storage - Everpure are joining us at SQLBits 2026! 🚀 As AI becomes core to business, Everpure is helping data teams move beyond static, inflexible storage. Their platform is agile, resilient, and ever-evolving, providing a secure, frictionless foundation where data is continuously protected and instantly available to the right person at the right time. By removing complexity, they empower leaders to focus on unleashing the full power of their data. The team joined us last time we were in Wales - you might remember their whiskey tasting event! Catch Everpure on the expo floor Thursday through Saturday to see how they’re redefining modern data infrastructure. #SQLBits2026 #DataInfrastructure #AI #DataPlatform #DataManagement #Analytics #ModernData #DataCommunity #DataOps

I'm excited to be talking at this year's SQLBits! I'll be discussing the actually useful benefits that AI brings to the data lakehouse and data analytics. Find out more about my session here: https://lnkd.in/erBmb7nN #DataAnalytics #AgenticAI #DataLakehouse #Wales

🥁Coming Up at SQLBits 2026: From Individual Contributor to Data Leader – The Skills No One Teaches with Bianca Stratulat Moving from engineer or analyst to data leader is a mindset shift no one teaches. In this 20-minute session, you’ll hear practical lessons from real experience: influencing without authority, prioritising effectively, handling conflict, and leading modern, business-critical data teams. As a female leader navigating highly technical environments, Bianca will share what worked, what didn’t, and what she wishes she’d known earlier. Catch it on Friday, 24 Apr 2026 – 14:40 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 #DataLeadership #DataTeams #CareerGrowth #WomenInTech #AgileData #TeamDynamics #LeadershipInData #AnalyticsLeadership #TechConference #DataProfessionals

👋Hey Power BI Developers & Data Modelers… Struggling with slow refresh times as your data grows? Incremental refresh can be a game-changer, but only if you understand how to use it properly. In this session from 2023, our own Robert French walks through how incremental refresh works in Power BI and how to implement it effectively to keep your datasets fast and scalable. You’ll learn: ✅ how incremental refresh actually works behind the scenes ✅ how to set up parameters and partitions correctly ✅ how to reduce refresh times on large datasets ✅ how to manage historical vs recent data efficiently ✅ common pitfalls and how to avoid them ✅ how to make your models more scalable as data grows If your Power BI models are getting bigger, slower, or harder to manage — this is one you’ll want in your toolkit. 🎟️ 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. #SQLBits #PowerBI #DataModelling #IncrementalRefresh #BI #DataAnalytics #PowerBICommunity

Excited to announce that Jose Amado-Blanco and I will be presenting at SQLBits 2026! Session: SQL Server Migration & Modernization Powered by Generative AI  📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 12:20 PM - 1:10 PM This workshop demonstrates how Amazon Transformer for SQL Server transforms the traditionally labor-intensive process of migrating SQL Server to PostgreSQL. You'll experience live migration demonstrations with real applications, AI-powered automation for code conversion and schema migration, and modernization strategies for Aurora PostgreSQL. Whether you're planning your first migration or looking to accelerate existing projects, this session will show you how generative AI can dramatically reduce migration complexity and timeline. See you at SQLBits 2026! 🎉 #SQLBits #SQLBits2026 #DatabaseMigration #GenerativeAI #PostgreSQL #AuroraPostgreSQL #CloudMigration #AWS

Check out the new Amazon Web Services (AWS) pick & mix workshops now on the agenda! Choose from a range of quarter- or half-day sessions, from hands-on SQL Server management to designing globally resilient, multi-region applications. Book your spot now before they fill up! #SQLBits2026 #AWSTraining #SQLServer #CloudComputing #DataEngineering #Workshops #TechLearning #AWS #HandsOnLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

🥁 Coming Up at SQLBits 2026... Azure SQL Database Hyperscale – Built for Modern AI Apps with Bob Ward and Borko Novakovic Modern AI workloads demand speed, scale, and secure access and Azure SQL Database Hyperscale delivers. With native vector indexes, semantic search, and low-latency RAG, you can scale AI applications across up to 30 replicas with 150MBps log throughput. In this session, you’ll learn how to: ✅Leverage vector indexes and semantic search for AI apps ✅Scale securely for mission-critical workloads ✅Invoke AI models via T-SQL and Azure AI Foundry Catch it on Wednesday 22nd April at 12.30pm, 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 #AzureSQL #Hyperscale #AIApps #VectorIndexes #SemanticSearch #TSQL #DataEngineering #CloudData #AIinData #Analytics #TechConference

***** "The best data conference in the world" ***** "Transformational… you learn so much just by being there.” ***** “A fantastic, huge event with so much knowledge.” ***** “An incredible community - welcoming, passionate, and real.” Attendees can’t stop raving about SQLBits, one of the world's best conferences for data professionals. Don’t miss your chance to see why and lock in your place today. #SQLBits2026 #dataprofessionals #dataconference

Joining us at SQLBits in 2026, or thinking about it and have questions? Join our next networking drop-in call TODAY (18th March) at 12:30pm UTC for a relaxed chat about all things SQLBits, hosted by the Buddies. These calls are the perfect place to: ✅ Ask questions about attending SQLBits ✅ Get tips on planning your days ✅ Meet other attendees before the event ✅ Make connections in the community It’s informal, open to everyone, and you can join or leave whenever works for you. Link in comments - we hope to see you there! #SQLBits #BitsBuddies #SQLCommunity #DataCommunity #TechCommunity #SQLServer #DataPlatform