The Power BI Next Step conference will host 3 concurrent full-day training sessions on Monday, September 22nd.
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Power BI Report Design Workshop
Join us for an engaging Power BI Report Design Workshop led by members of the Power BI product team, Miguel Myers and Jeroen ter Heerdt. In this session, they will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest features and demonstrate how to leverage them to enhance your Power BI reports. Staying current with the frequent updates from Fabric can be challenging, but this workshop aims to inspire report creators by showcasing innovative ideas and methods for integrating new features into their work.
Participants will enjoy a refreshing and hands-on experience, learning to apply design principles and analytic enhancements effectively. The workshop will focus on utilizing the latest advancements to achieve your business goals and exceed expectations. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your Power BI reporting skills and stay ahead of the curve.BalderMon 9:00 am – 5:00 pm -
A Comprehensive Guide to Direct Lake for the Pro Data Modeller
Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop designed specifically for Pro Data Modellers. This comprehensive session will guide you through all the critical elements needed to build, tune, and maintain a Direct Lake Model in Microsoft Fabric.
Throughout the workshop, you will delve into essential topics such as:
-Understanding the prerequisites for setting up your model.
-Exploring the anatomy of Parquet files and their role in data storage.
-Mastering transcoding and framing techniques to optimize data processing.
-Implementing SQL fallback strategies for enhanced reliability.
-Discovering new features and how they can benefit your projects.
-Ensuring robust security measures to protect your data.
-Fine-tuning performance to achieve optimal efficiency.
-Navigating the migration process with ease.
-Tackling advanced topics to elevate your modelling skills.
By the end of this workshop, you will have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage a Direct Lake Model, ensuring your projects are both efficient and secure.ThorMon 9:00 am – 5:00 pm -
Power BI for Developers: PBIP and CI/CD Unleashed
Join us for a hands-on deep dive into Power BI developer mode and the powerful capabilities unlocked by Power BI Project files (PBIP). In this session, you’ll explore TMDL and PBIR file formats, learning how they open the door to structured, source-controlled development workflows.
We’ll show you how to accelerate your Power BI development using TMDL and PBIR – enhanced with AI-assisted tooling – to boost productivity and consistency.
You’ll also learn how to bring modern DevOps practices into your BI projects, from seamless CI/CD pipelines to automated deployments, using both built-in features and innovative community-driven solutions.
Whether you’re a BI developer or a data professional looking to modernize your workflow, this workshop will equip you with practical techniques to take your Power BI projects within Microsoft Fabric to the next level.
Learn from people who are directly involved in the design of Power BI developer mode and ask your questions.
By the end of this workshop, you will:
– Gain a solid understanding of Power BI Project file formats (PBIP, TMDL, PBIR) and how they support modern, scalable development workflows.
– Learn how to effectively leverage AI to accelerate and enhance Power BI development, with hands-on, practical examples.
– Understand the value of applying DevOps and CI/CD practices to Power BI projects and walk away with actionable solutions—both out-of-the-box and community-driven.TyrMon 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
