What we’re about
Are you passionate about data, analytics, and business intelligence? Look no further! Our group brings together like-minded individuals who share a common interest in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
What We Offer:
- Networking: Connect with Fabric, Data and Analytics Professionals in a friendly, social setting. Share experiences, learn from others, and expand your professional network.
- Stay Informed: Get the latest updates on Fabric & Power BI and explore the capabilities of Microsoft Data products. Discover how these powerful tools can transform your data workflows.
- Solutions Showcase: Discover amazing solutions that can be developed using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
- Data Visualization Enthusiasts: Love turning data into compelling visual stories? You’re in the right place!
Event Details:
- Frequency: We meet monthly.
- Perks: Thanks to our generous sponsors, we provide food and drinks during our gatherings.
- Become a Data Rock Star: Join us to explore how Power BI and Microsoft Fabric can elevate your data game!
Remember, Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Melbourne is part of the Microsoft Fabric / Power BI User Group Program. Microsoft is not responsible for content on this website or activities that take place at Group meetings
We’re thrilled to have you on this data-driven journey! 🚀
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See all- No 79 - Rod Colledge - Saving Money with Microsoft Fabric, Tasty Stuff!Ventia, Cremorne
Another huge event! we are trying a new venue: Ventia Head Office in Cremorne!
Online Link https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWJhY2MzMmYtOTk5MS00MmVjLWIzYzItNzdlMTI1YTMxMDdi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223ad8f124-ce7e-433c-b2ab-bfcaa428aaea%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22be3fdb2b-dfd1-4e7d-bf98-732a3c13d47d%22%7d
Details
Join us for networking, drinks and a good time catching up with fellow Power BI enthusiastsAgenda:
5:30-5:45PM Welcome and Networking
6:00pm - 7:00PM Speaker SessionTopic: No 79 - Rod Colledge - Transitioning to Microsoft Fabric
THE SPEAKER
Rod Colledge
Senior Technical Specialist, Data & AI | MicrosoftBased in Brisbane, Rod started working at Microsoft in 2015 when he had brown hair and Power BI was 6 months old (so cute!). Prior to that he was a SQL Server MVP and spent long summer nights playing with Project Crescent and Excel add-ins such as Power Maps (which killed his laptop's GPU).
These days, he enjoys talking about himself in the third person and spends most of his time in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Open AI.
THE SESSION
In this session, we'll unpack the announcement from earlier this year about the retirement of the Power BI Premium per Capacity SKU, and what that means as we transition to the Fabric F SKU. One half commercial, one half technical and one half demos ... wait, hold on ... We'll also address the "reports and dashboards are dead to me" sentiment Rod's increasingly hearing, and how we can utilize Fabric magic to reduce the impact on source systems from Power BI, saving money and writing less transformation code. It's tasty stuff
Sponsors:
VentiaA big thank you goes out to our sponsor, Ventia, for their support of this Meetup; providing the venue as well as drinks for attendees.
Sirius Technology (https://www.siriuspeople.com.au/)
A big thank also to our co-sponsor, Sirius Technology, for their ongoing support of our Meetup and providing us with food for each event.
Sirius Technology recruits across all Technology Disciplines from Development (Front and back-end), Testing, Network, and Security, Project Services (PM's, BA's, Project Coordinators) & Data - across all technology stacks.
Fabric Trial Expiring Soon?
Greg has done a free online session on what to do when your Fabric trial is expiring including how to determine your usage, the different SKUS and how to reduce costs.
Head to Microsoft Fabric | Dear Watson Consulting or chat with Greg! - Learn Power BI by Building Awesome Reports - Friday Lunch and LearnLink visible for attendees
Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ugmvcLCOLLA?si=vyST8I69ncg0wifj
Synopsis:
Join us every Friday at 12pm for an interactive 1-hour session, where you’ll learn Power BI by diving right into report building! Perfect for beginners and seasoned users alike, each session will cover hands-on techniques, design tips, and data insights to help you create powerful, impactful reports. Don’t miss out on levelling up your Power BI skills—one awesome report at a time!
Host:
Greg Nash LinkedIn
Sponsors:
Dear Watson Consulting
Thanks to our sponsors DWC for Greg's time, he has created a special download link for getting started with Fabric and which license to buy here:
Microsoft Fabric | Dear Watson ConsultingSirius Technology (https://www.siriuspeople.com.au/)
A big thank also to our co-sponsor, Sirius Technology, for their ongoing support of our Meetup and providing us with food for each event.
Sirius Technology recruits across all Technology Disciplines from Development (Front and back-end), Testing, Network, and Security, Project Services (PM's, BA's, Project Coordinators) & Data - across all technology stacks.
- Learn Power BI by Building Awesome Reports - Friday Lunch and LearnLink visible for attendees
Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ugmvcLCOLLA?si=vyST8I69ncg0wifj
Synopsis:
Join us every Friday at 12pm for an interactive 1-hour session, where you’ll learn Power BI by diving right into report building! Perfect for beginners and seasoned users alike, each session will cover hands-on techniques, design tips, and data insights to help you create powerful, impactful reports. Don’t miss out on levelling up your Power BI skills—one awesome report at a time!
Host:
Greg Nash LinkedIn
Sponsors:
Dear Watson Consulting
Thanks to our sponsors DWC for Greg's time, he has created a special download link for getting started with Fabric and which license to buy here:
Microsoft Fabric | Dear Watson ConsultingSirius Technology (https://www.siriuspeople.com.au/)
A big thank also to our co-sponsor, Sirius Technology, for their ongoing support of our Meetup and providing us with food for each event.
Sirius Technology recruits across all Technology Disciplines from Development (Front and back-end), Testing, Network, and Security, Project Services (PM's, BA's, Project Coordinators) & Data - across all technology stacks.