Reminder - if you are going, make sure to add this to your calendar! See you all there! #datawit #passdatasummit

SQL Server 2025 is now GA. You can read about it in my @redmondit.bsky.social column here: redmondmag.com/articles/202... Licensing is the same as it was before, just lots of neat stuff. (Hint do a control+F on "standard") #Sqlserver2025 #msignite #azuresql

Join the event and share the knowledge (aka - share this post). #DATAWIT is hosting Grace O'Halloran next Tuesday where she will share how to use core network components to secure your data platform.

⏰ This is it! Early Bird pricing for #Live360Orlando ends tonight. Grab your final chance to save $300 on standard registration before prices increase. Don’t miss expert-led sessions, community networking, and the best learning week of the year → bit.ly/live360orlando

Streaming data. Real-time insights. The future of data architecture. Tomorrow on @talesfromthefield.bsky.social, get a #Live360 workshop preview of ETL, KQL & RTI – Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric featuring @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & Christopher Schmidt. Live at 12 ET: buff.ly/Ji9jjpY

Hey @columbusspurs.bsky.social - are you all having a watch party tomorrow for Villa?

This is a great group of folks led with tireless enthusiasm by @sqlespresso.bsky.social - contact her if you’re able to speak there in 2026! (Also, our group in Lexington, KY is scheduling for next year as well 🙂)

Also, dont forget we have a FREE precon this year! That's right, the event is free you just need to provide your own lunch.The precon is being delivered by one of our own local speakers/organizers Stephanie Bruno! Precon Info: lnkd.in/evZef3Wp

Do I have any friends that have done semantic search on AWS RDS with Postgres? I've done it with Azure, but I want to make sure I take the best approach on AWS. Seems like a decision between Sagemaker and Bedrock.

October 20th 2025 - ETL, KQL, and RTI-Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric – Live! 360 Pre-Con Preview Link: youtube.com/live/bomiRuG... with @sqlatspeed.bsky.social & #Microsoft Principal PM Christopher Schmidt! cc @live360events.bsky.social

⏳ Just 16 hours left to submit your #SQLSatBoston session feedback! 💬 Your input helps speakers grow — and you could win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards! 📲 Use the link or QR code you already have. Winners announced tomorrow at noon! #SpeakerFeedback #BeNice #DataCommunity

Ah, the glories of air travel…just posting this epic window seat pic to make everybody jealous of the jet-setting lifestyle. 😉

⏰ Just 24 hours to go! Tomorrow, we open the doors for SQL Saturday Boston 2025 🎉 A full day packed with learning, networking, and community energy is almost here. Can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow, let’s make it a day to remember! 🙌

Really enjoying all the #FabConEurope keynote updates from @2meterdba.bsky.social - it’s great for those of us that aren’t there!

Had a great DATA:Scotland 2025 session but still have questions? Check out our Speaker Breakout area where our fantastic speakers will go after their session to take any questions and talk more about their topic. Look out for this Speaker Breakout Banner! #datacommunity #DATAScotland

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Excited to be presenting this with my friend @dbabulldog.bsky.social next Wednesday!

Call for speakers: DataTune 2026 - https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=b8db1e2ab2a0ee1aa69c8bb27&id=876ae4b0c7

⏰ FINAL HOURS! Extended Summer Savings end tonight; save up to $500 on #Live360 Tech Con. Don’t wait—register now! 👉 na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...

Check out all of this (and the fashionable t-shirts that keep the event going)… 👇

And we are off with the first session of this year's EightKB!

It's one day to go until this year's edition of EightKB! Registration is still open and completely free! So if you fancy a day of free SQL Server internals training, check us out here: eightkb.online #sqlserver #sql #eightkb #conferences

One week to go until this year's edition of EightKB! We have amazing in-depth technical sessions on SQL Server internals, delivered by expert speakers! Registration is completely free and available here: - eightkb.online #sql #sqlserver #conferences #sql2025

Data Saturday Chicago 2026 call for speakers is now open! Would you like to present a session? Submit your abstracts now! sessionize.com/data-saturda...

Your SQL instance is overworked, and you're the one who has to solve it. But there's help. Daniel Hutmacher is presenting a full-day workshop on performance tuning T-SQL queries at Data Saturday Oslo 29th August. Tickets are still available: datasatoslo25-performance-tune.eventbrite.com cc: @dhma.ch

Hey data friends, a few days until #WalkToDefeatALS! Thanks for your support, means so much & makes the data community feel like family! <3 Join us in Lexington, KY: lnkd.in/eCjrWTc5 Join us in Burnsville, MN: lnkd.in/ehNpVw_h GoFundMe: lnkd.in/eAM3y4xf #DataOnWheelsALS #MVPBuzz #datafamily

#SQL Saturday #StLouis! Call for speakers open until Aug 25th. Yes the name "SQL" can be misleading - it spans, databases, business intelligence, artificial intelligence and everything in between. Would love to show even more people our wonderful region! sessionize.com/sql-saturday...

Today is the last day to submit a talk to #RetroData! We've had a fantastic 160 submissions to date and it really has captured the imagination with some really great ideas put forward. We wanted practical talks that help attendees today and that's definitely what we have got.

Join me for a full-day Pre-Con at the PASS Data Community Summit, where I'll walk you through real-world performance challenges and solutions. Gain insights on optimizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, and AWS RDS/EC2 for enhanced efficiency and costs. Register passdatacommunitysummit.com

T - 3.5 hours I'm excited to present "The DBA’s Survival Guide: 360° SQL Server Backup and Restore" at the DBA Fundamentals Group! 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM EDT 🌐 Location: Online 🔗 Register here: www.meetup.com/dba-fundamen... #SQLServer #DBA #DataRecovery #SQLBackup

#AzureDataCommunity Interested in presenting to my group, Edmonton Microsoft data Professionals then fill this in sessionize.com/edmdata-2025/ for Mondays at Noon Mountain Time starting in September

I have a friend who is very good with T-SQL Optimization and Database development who is looking for a remote role. DM me if you know of openings. Thanks!

SQL Saturday Boston 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible event — but we’re not done yet! We still have sponsorship opportunities available. sqlsaturday.com/2025-09-27-s... 📅 Event Date: September 27, 2025 📍 Location: SQL Saturday Boston 2025

Race car says 👋 on the way to the track this morning. It’s a great day to support our friend and #sqlfamily member Steve Hughes and #DataOnWheelsALS! Check out how you can help at web.alsa.org/goto/dataonw.... 👍 🏁

We're working hard at the moment to select the best sessions for #DataSaturday Holland, but some more SPONSORS would also be cool! Want to give us money, so you can get in touch with all our awesome attendees, and promote your business? There are some Arthouse packages left! Check datasaturday.nl

Want to speak at SQL Saturday Boston 2025? 🗣️ Share your expertise, grow your brand & give back! Call for Speakers closes June 21st! Submit here: sessionize.com/sql-saturday... Don't miss Brent Ozar Pre-Con 9/26 - www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-saturd...

You've procrastinated long enough - today to the last day to submit for the #DATAWIT keynote luncheon at #PASSDataSummit in Seattle this November. Get more details and the link to submit here: data-platform-wit.sh...#DATAWIT

Always wanted to deliver a keynote? Now's your chance, but you don't have long. Details and link for submission here: data-platform-wit.sh...

This one snuck up on us: There is 1 week left on the CFS to be the #PASSDataSummit2025 Women in Tech Luncheon Keynote Speaker. Deadline is June 2nd. Reach out with any questions. We'd love to have you speak! More info here: reg.passdatacommunitysummit.com/flow/redgate... #datawit #sqlfamily

Hey everyone, the CfP for EightKB 2025 is closing at the end of the month! If you have a session you want to go deeper into, this is the event for you! sessionize.com/eightkb-augu...

For the people that came to the “Get Certified!” table talk at Build yesterday, check this out (live if you can, recording if you can’t)!

Call for speaker, call for sponsor, and registration details for Data Saturday Columbus (August 16th) are live at datasaturdays.com/Event/202508... #SQLFamily #Azure #AzureSQL

What @robsewell.com said! New Stars of Data is a great idea that just keeps getting better and better. Join the virtual event tomorrow to learn from and support these new speakers. 👍

XeSmartTarget 2.0 is out! Finally ported to .NET 9. Enjoy! #sqlserver github.com/spaghettidba...

sessionize.com/ondt2025/ - Our Cle UG is looking for speakers, if you could boost for awareness we’d appreciate it

Call for speakers: SQL Saturday Boston 2025 - https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=b8db1e2ab2a0ee1aa69c8bb27&id=e479238be5

If you're interested in attending #FabCon Europe this September in Vienna, Austria, now is the perfect time to register. aka.ms/FabConEU And the Call for Content closes in just a few hours. Get those submissions in!

Join Filipa, Artur and myself on Friday for a SQL Friday easter special. www.meetup.com/sql-friday/e... Filipa and Artur will tell us how to get our Sql Server data into Fabric. If stars are aligned I will get the YouTube stream up, but safest bet is to RSVP to the Meetup and join with Teams.

Indy area peeps - you need to catch up on all the #FabCon announcements with Pat Mahoney tonight at Indy Data & Analytics group! www.meetup.com/indybi_ug/ev...

Tomorrow | 10 am EST - Join the #MicrosoftFabric PG as we review the latest announcements from #Fabcon 2025 w @itsnotaboutthecell.com , @bradleyschacht.bsky.social , & Nellie Gustafsson Link: youtube.com/live/3h30_pX... cc @sqlballs.bsky.social @joshluedeman.bsky.social @dbabulldog.bsky.social