Event Date: 08 March 2025
This event is: in-person
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CountdownPlease join the ATL SQL Saturday WhatsApp group for announcements/instant notifications using the button above. SQL Saturday Atlanta 2025 AI & BI is an all day event focusing on Artificial Intelligence & Business Intelligence - Data Analytics & Administration - for everyone who is interested in using data in an effective way to get better outcomes and be a data driven organization. This event will also have sessions that are geared towards high schoolers, college students for gaining understanding of data and usage in the real world.
Lunch: $18
Event Hotel:
Courtyard Atlanta Alpharetta/Avalon Area 11700 Amber Park Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Hotel Number: (770) 475 9955 Discounted Block Rate: $119 per night + Tax Link to book the hotel: Booking at this discounted group rate is available until 2/13/2025. Or you can also call the hotel at 770-475-9955 and ask to book a reservation in the SQL Saturday group
The event is taking place at:
Innovation Academy
125 Milton Avenue
Alpharetta, GA 30009
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There is a code of conduct for this event that all attendees are expected to follow. Please report violations to the organizers If you need to report a Code of Conduct violation, please contact the organizers and send a copy to coc@sqlsaturday.com
This event adheres to the generic data privacy policy. Please be aware that by registering, you give permission for organizers to share data with sponsors. Sponsors are required to adhere to their own data privacy policy in using this data.
There are sponsorship plans available.
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There will be full day deep dive pre conference sessions available on Friday, March 7th, 2025. These are:
Regular Price: $199 Use Early bird discount code EBIRD25 for $25 off until Jan 31, 2025
Location: Same location - Innovation Academy School 125, Milton Ave, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Important Note: Please complete this volunteer form as it is a school workday: https://www.fultonschools.org/community/become-a-volunteer
This form is mandatory to enter the school on a weekday. Please complete this prior to coming to the precon on March 7, 2025
Speaker - Shabnam Watson, MVP & Chris Schmidt, Principal Program Manager, Microsoft
Title - Real-Time Intelligence in Fabric: A Hands-On Bootcamp
Abstract - Step into the world of real-time analytics with this beginner-friendly workshop on Fabric's Real-Time Intelligence. Through this interactive session, you’ll explore key concepts while building an end-to-end solution with streaming data to solidify your understanding.
From connecting live data streams to creating actionable dashboards and alerts, you’ll gain hands-on experience with tools like Real-Time Hub, Eventstream, Eventhouse, KQL databases, Real-Time Dashboards, Activator, Power BI, and Copilot. Each step seamlessly combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, helping you grasp both the 'why' and the 'how'
By the end of the day, you will leave with a working solution you can replicate and the foundational Real-Time Intelligence skills essential for success in Exam DP-700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your expertise, this session will empower you to transform streaming data into actionable insights.
Prerequisites - Attendees must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and bring their own laptop for hands-on labs. Instructions will be provided later for what software to install.
Speaker - Stephanie Bruno, MVP & Shannon Lindsay, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft
Title - Next level Power BI - Model Management and Data Visualization
Abstract - Join us for an engaging workshop on model management and data visualization with Power BI reporting. You'll learn how to use both inbuilt and third-party tools to create efficient semantic models that your future self will thank you for. You'll also discover how to enhance your visuals and reports with accessibility, design, and storytelling. As a part of this workshop, you'll practice your skills in interactive labs and get live feedback. At the end of the day, you'll have taken your Power BI modeling and visualization skills to the next level!
*** This is a hands-on workshop, you must bring a laptop with Power BI desktop installed. To ensure success, you should have experience similar to what’s covered in the Dashboard in a Day workshop. This means you’ve connected to data, made changes using Power Query, created measures using DAX, and created visuals.
Prerequisites - Attendees must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and bring their own laptop for hands-on labs. Please have latest release Power BI desktop installed.
Speaker - James Petty, PowerShell MVP
Title - PowerShell 101: Unleash the Power of Automation
Abstract - In the ever-evolving landscape of IT, automation has become the backbone of efficiency and productivity. PowerShell, Microsoft's versatile and powerful scripting language, is at the forefront of this automation revolution. It empowers IT professionals to manage, configure, and automate tasks in Windows environments, from small-scale to enterprise-level operations.
This one-day workshop, "PowerShell 101: Unleash the Power of Automation," is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to PowerShell. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced user wanting to enhance your skills, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience to harness the full potential of PowerShell in your daily tasks.
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Please note the event is taking place in Eastern Standard Time UTC -5
The schedule shown below is updated by Sessionize to match your computer's time zone setting.
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The call for speakers is closed. Please contact us at atlantasqlsaturday@gmail.com for any communication.
You can submit a session by clicking the link below. The call for speakers ends on 01/08/2025
Here is a list of speakers for this event:
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Volunteers are very important to a successful event. Please sign up at the link below to volunteer.
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We have a number of sponsorship opportunities available. You can see a list of the plans and benefits below:
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Speaker dinner sponsored by "Your Name" | X | ||||
1st choice for table location | X | ||||
Lunch session (if desired) | X | X | |||
Advance email to attendees regarding your lunch session | X | X | |||
Sponsorship table at the event | X | X | X | ||
Attendee list (name + email) | X | X | X | ||
Your logo on event emails | X | X | X | X | |
Raffle item (to attendees) | X | X | X | X | |
Logo on SQL Saturday Atlanta website | X | X | X | X | X |
Link to your website/blog | X | X | X | X | X |
Cost | $1500 | $1000 | $750 | $500 | $50 |
This event will be a great opportunity for you to reach out to potential customers at a very nominal cost and help us run this free event successfully.
Please contact us at AtlantaSQLSaturday@gmail.com if you would like to sponsor SQL Saturday Atlanta 2023 - BI & Data Analytics edition. We greatly appreciate your support.