Jacksonville SQL Saturday #1068 - May 4th, 2024

Jacksonville's 16th Annual SQL Saturday event includes paid pre-con tracks and one FREE day of training sessions for Microsoft Data Platform professionals and those wanting to grow their Business Intelligence, Analytics, and SQL Server skills. This event is hosted by Jacksonville SQL Server Users Group, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

SQL Saturday is a training event for SQL Server and data professionals who want to learn how to elevate their careers to the next level. This is the 16th year of SQL Saturday in Jacksonville and will be held on May 4, 2024. Admittance to this event is free; donations and sponsorship cover all costs. Please register soon, as seating is limited, and let friends and colleagues know about the event. SQL Saturday Jacksonville is hosted by Jacksonville SQL Server Users Group, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Why: It is a great opportunity to learn from SQL Server Experts, Microsoft MVPs, SQL Server Authors, and Professionals who have been through and can relate to the obstacles you have day to day. This one-day training event is unlike any other, providing free food, training, and networking.

You may place discounted reservations between 5/2/24 and 5/7/24 - All reservations must be booked before 4/11/24 for the discount.

In this session, we will explore the incredible potential of Microsoft Fabric, a cutting-edge data platform designed to unlock the full power of your data and artificial intelligence (AI). With its robust suite of capabilities, Microsoft Fabric empowers organizations to leverage data effectively and extract actionable insights. Join us as we dive into the key components of Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, the revolutionary “OneDrive for data” solution that simplifies data storage, organization, and sharing. From leveraging lakehouses and notebooks, to data warehousing and data movement with Pipelines and Dataflows, we will also delve into how this empowers Power BI, Microsoft’s leading business intelligence tool, which allows users to visualize data and gain valuable insights through interactive dashboards and reports.
What will you learn?
What is OneLake and why is it so revolutionary?
Building your Lakehouse in Fabric
Mastering Data warehousing in Fabric
Orchestrating with pipelines and dataflows
Understanding Power BI’s role in Fabric

Patrick LeBlanc is a currently a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft and a contributing partner to Guy in a Cube. Along with his 15+ years’ experience in IT he holds a Masters of Science degree from Louisiana State University. He is the author and co-author of five SQL Server books. Prior to joining Microsoft he was awarded Microsoft MVP award for his contributions to the community. Patrick is a regular speaker at many SQL Server Conferences and Community events.

We will have a room set up for you to ask our SQL Experts for assistance with any current challenges you might be having. Look for this image posted at the door

This year's topic will be 'Bridging the Gap: Evaluating the Impact of Investment on Women in Technology and Addressing Bias' and will be hosted by Kellyn Gorman

If you are interested in speaking at SQL Saturday Jacksonville, please go here to submit your sessions: https://sessionize.com/sqlsatjax

By registering for this event, you agree to the following.

SQLSaturday events seek to create a respectful, friendly, patient, considerate, and inclusive event experience and an environment where all participants feel welcome.

We therefore ask all participants to honor this Code of Conduct. Any disruptive, intolerant, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated, and we reserve the right to remove participants who violate our Code of Conduct from the event.

We do not tolerate any harassment or discrimination. Although this list cannot be exhaustive, we explicitly honor diversity in age, gender, gender identity or expression, culture, ethnicity, language, national origin, profession, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical and psychological ability, and technical ability.

The organizer of this event will prioritize marginalized people’s safety over privileged people’s comfort. Please report any concerns, harassing behavior, or suspicious or disruptive activity to the event organizer or staff.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, United States