Wednesday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 340-341

Generate self-service governance dashboard using Microsoft Fabric and Purview

1. Data Ingestion & Integration Utilize Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake to unify governance data from Purview, M365, and third-party data sources. Implement Synapse Data Engineering to transform governance metadata into structured insights.
2. Governance Metrics & Compliance Monitoring Define key governance KPIs, including: * Data Quality Scores (accuracy, completeness, consistency). * Compliance Status (GDPR, HIPAA, industry-specific regulations). * Data Lineage & Sensitivity Labels (metadata classification). * User Access & Data Usage Trends.
3. Self-Service Dashboard with Purview Integrate Purview with Fabric for real-time metadata visualization. Design interactive dashboards in Power BI with drill-down capabilities for governance teams. Enable role-based access control for different user personas (CIO, Data Stewards, Compliance Officers).

Wednesday 12:40 PM - 1:50 PM · Ballroom 2

DATACON Keynote

Learn about the lastest and greatest in Microsoft Data from Microsoft's Shireesh Thota and Bob Ward.

Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM · Room 340-341

Securing SQL Server

Your organization's data will always be a primary target for adversaries. If you are using SQL Server to store this data, there are a wealth of settings and tools available to improve your security posture. In this talk, we will look at different methods of securing a SQL Server instance, from venerable (principle of least privilege, Transparent Data Encryption) to modern (Always Encrypted with secure enclaves, Microsoft Defender), and many things in between. These tools and techniques will show us ways for developers, database administrators, systems administrators, and network specialists to work together to secure SQL Server instances.

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Room 344

Data Governance with Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Fabric

Managing data across large organizations can feel like an endless game of catch-up. Microsoft Purview and Fabric make it easier by giving teams tools to organize, protect, and share data without constant compliance headaches.

First, we’ll look at the challenges organizations face when data is scattered across silos with possible security gaps slowing everything down and creating possible regulatory concerns.

Next, we’ll see how Purview and Fabric work together to streamline data management by cataloging assets, enforcing protections, and making data easier to find.

Finally, we’ll show how this approach simplifies compliance, improves data accessibility, and supports better collaboration across teams.

Attendees will come away with a practical guide on using Microsoft Purview and Fabric to keep data organized, compliant, and useful.

Thursday 12:40 PM - 1:50 PM · Room 340-341

Best practices and Guidance when using Microsoft Dataverse

We'll cover best practices when developing solutions using Microsoft Dataverse. We'll cover guidance for API usage, form design, app performance, security, maintenance and more!

Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:10 PM · Room 320-321

Rethinking Databases: Blockchain for Security, Trust, and Transparency

In an era where data breaches, fraud, and lack of transparency plague traditional databases, blockchain emerges as a revolutionary solution for secure and trusted data management. This session explores how blockchain technology is transforming the way we store, access, and verify data—eliminating single points of failure, enhancing security, and ensuring transparency like never before.

I'll dive into the core principles of blockchain that make it a superior alternative to traditional databases, from immutability and cryptographic security to decentralized trust mechanisms. Attendees will gain insights into real-world applications across industries such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain, showcasing how blockchain is redefining data integrity and ownership.

Whether you’re a developer, business leader, or tech enthusiast, this session will equip you with the knowledge to understand why blockchain is the future of secure and transparent databases—and how your organization can leverage it for a more trusted digital ecosystem.

Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:10 PM · Room 343

SQL Server 2025: The Enterprise AI ready database

Come learn about the latest information for SQL Server 2025, now in preview. You will learn how to bring AI to your data with AI applications using built-in vector capabilities ground to cloud. In addition, you will learn about new enhancements for developers including JSON, RegEx, REST API, GraphQL, Change Streaming. You will also learn about all the new engine features for security, performance, and availability. You will also see how to integrate your SQL Server 2025 experience using the new SSMS21 and SSMS Copilot.

Friday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room 342

Building a Data Culture

Data is a core part of our lives that influences all parts of business, from how we implement technology, to our establishment of business processes, all the way to individuals themselves. We solve tech and business process problems every day, but do we solve people problems?

How are people problems solved? With company culture. And culture can make or break data projects as easily as tech and process problems.

In this session, we'll talk about a company culture's influence on their ability to be data driven. We will identify common pitfalls that can influence how well your organization will be able to use data. We will also identify ways you can identify, and even measure, the data culture in your organization.

Friday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room 347

Building Your First CRUD App using Dataverse for Teams with Copilot

We'll learn how to leverage Copilot and AI to quickly turn an Excel table into a Dataverse schema, with data and a fully functional low-code app using the assistance of AI and Copilot Studio.

Microsoft Dataverse for Teams delivers a no code / low code out of the box data platform for Microsoft Teams. You get relational data storage, rich data types, enterprise-grade governance, and one-click solution deployment. Dataverse for Teams enables everyone to easily build and deploy apps. Come see what Dataverse for Teams is all about and how to get started building databased apps within Teams.

Friday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room 348

Mastering Elastic Database Pools: Best Practices and Troubleshooting from Microsoft Support

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Elastic Database Pools, the game-changing technology that empowers developers and DBAs to efficiently manage and scale their databases. In this session, we'll delve into best practices and strategies for leveraging Elastic Database Pools to optimize your workload management and improve performance. Drawing from real-world support cases at Microsoft, we'll demonstrate the significant impact and benefits of using Elastic Database Pools in various scenarios. Our talk will also cover essential troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve incidents effectively. Plus, don't miss our live demos showcasing practical examples and code in multiple programming languages. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a DBA looking to enhance your toolkit, this session is tailored for you! Gain valuable insights, practical tips.

Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 320-321

Make your solution sparkle with the medallion architecture

As a data engineer you spend a lot of time transforming data into data models that in turn will be used to provide insights to your organization. As the lines between the technical and business roles become more and more blurred it is even more important to establish a solid data architecture.

In this session we will demystify the medallion architecture and its different layers. We will showcase how you can use it in your solutions like Azure Databricks or Microsoft Fabric as well as digging into the benefits of using a non-technical approach when collaboration between different data roles increases even more.

If you are a data engineer, a data analyst, a business analyst or a business representative consuming analytical data, this session is for you. You will by the end of this session identify how your data flows through the layers of the medallion architecture and what data to use for different use cases.

Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 340-341

Securing Azure PaaS Network Communications

Many companies use one or more Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings when working with Microsoft Azure. However, these companies don't want to allow the network traffic to these PaaS services to go over the public Internet. In this session, we will learn more about why companies want to secure this network traffic and, more importantly, how to secure this traffic and what application changes need to be made to use these private connections.

Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 344

Harnessing the Power of Data Mesh: A Deep Dive into the Four Pillars of Modern Data Architecture

Abstract: In today's data-driven world, traditional data management approaches often struggle to keep pace with the growing complexity and scale of enterprise data. Enter Data Mesh, a revolutionary paradigm that redefines how organizations handle data. This session will explore the four foundational pillars of Data Mesh architecture: Domain-Oriented Decentralization, Data as a Product, Self-Serve Data Infrastructure, and Federated Computational Governance.

We'll delve into how Domain-Oriented Decentralization empowers teams to own and manage their data, fostering agility and innovation. Discover the concept of Data as a Product, where data is treated with the same rigor and care as any other product, ensuring quality and usability. Learn about Self-Serve Data Infrastructure, which democratizes data access and tooling, enabling teams to work independently and efficiently. Finally, understand the importance of Federated Computational Governance in maintaining security, compliance, and consistency across decentralized data environments.

Join us to gain insights into implementing Data Mesh in your organization, transforming your data strategy, and unlocking the full potential of your data assets.

Friday 1:50 PM - 3:00 PM · Room 340-341

Realtime product review data analysis for Retail using Fabric RTI, Purview and Azure Open AI

This session focuses on leveraging Microsoft Fabric's Real-Time Intelligence and Generative AI capabilities to monitor and analyze streaming customer review data in retail. Participants will learn how to:

1. Ingest and process streaming data from customer reviews in real-time.
2. Utilize AI agents to detect anomalies in sentiment trends and unusual patterns.
3. Generate insights using Microsoft Fabric’s Real-Time Intelligence, Co-Pilot Studio, and ML notebooks.