Microsoft Fabric and the Promising Copilot

Discover the transformative power of Microsoft Fabric and the potential of Copilot integration.

Explore how Copilot, an AI-driven programming assistant, democratizes coding expertise, while Microsoft Fabric revolutionizes business data ecosystems, related to Power BI in particular.

After the session, you will know the fundamentals of Copilot and Microsoft Fabric. We will cover Copilot integrations within several Microsoft products and discuss business use cases.

This is a beginner's session, and no prior Power BI experience or AI knowledge is expected.

Building Custom Power BI Visuals: LEGO Bricks for Your Data World

Step into the world of LEGO-inspired data visualization! In this engaging 60-minute session, you’ll learn how to craft custom Power BI visuals using the Power BI Visuals SDK, much like designing your own LEGO masterpiece. This session is for data enthusiasts and Power BI users who want to go beyond default visuals to create unique, interactive, and visually stunning representations of their data.

With a hands-on demonstration, we’ll walk you through building a fully customized LEGO Pyramid Chart, showcasing how to set up your development environment, use TypeScript and D3.js for coding, and add interactivity and customization options. Whether you’re a Power BI developer or an advanced user curious about creating visuals from scratch, this session will equip you with the skills to bring your creativity to life.

By the end of the session, you will:

Understand the capabilities of the Power BI Visuals SDK.
Know how to set up a development environment and start a new visual project.
Gain practical experience with TypeScript and D3.js for data visualization.
Learn how to debug, test, and deploy your custom visuals in Power BI.
Master key design principles for creating compelling and effective visuals.
This session is best suited for Intermediate to Advanced Power BI users. It’s designed for Power BI developers, data analysts, or BI professionals who have prior experience in Power BI Desktop and basic familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript. While advanced coding skills are not required, an understanding of basic syntax will help you follow along more easily.

Participants should come with a basic understanding of Power BI report creation and visual interaction, as well as an interest in exploring advanced data visualization techniques and design best practices.

This session promises to be an exciting blend of technical depth and creativity, empowering you to transform how you visualize and share data. Join us to become the LEGO Master Builder of your data world!

Attendees can expect an engaging theme that draws parallels between LEGO building blocks and creative data storytelling in Power BI. Through practical, step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to create a custom visual using the Power BI Visuals SDK and D3.js. The session features a hands-on demonstration where we’ll build a LEGO Pyramid Chart using a live dataset. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable insights into making your visuals interactive, accessible, and visually appealing. Only a basic understanding of Power BI is required. The preferred session duration is 60 minutes. In terms of Microsoft Standard Level, it belongs to Level 200 - Intermediate.

Level-Up Power BI Dashboard Storytelling with DataViz Tools

In the era of Big Data, the ability to visualize and communicate data effectively is not just desirable, it's essential. This enlightening session seeks to equip you with the advanced skills required to transform raw data into compelling, insightful, interactive dashboards.

We will have an overview of best practices in Power BI with a focus on frontend. UI/UX fundamental guidelines to follow for enhancing a good storytelling baseline and an aesthetically pleasant result. Practical suggestions on how to work and with which tools. Conclude, with what to avoid in order to optimize the final results.

Whether you're a beginner wanting to enhance your data visualization skills, or an advanced user looking for tips to maximize your Power BI usage, this session promises to elevate your abilities, providing you with the tools and techniques you need to breathe life into your data.

Join us for this enlightening session and transform the way you visualize, present, and make sense of complex data sets. Leverage the power of Power BI and DataViz tools to create compelling narratives that influence decisions and drive change.

First public delivery: https://passdatacommunitysummit.com/speakers/IoannisPhilippides

There are no technical prerequisites for the audience

Mastering Power BI: Unmasking the Full Potential of Data Modeling

In this hyper-accelerated digital era, businesses rely heavily on data-driven insights to carve their path forward. As the volume of data continues to rise, managing and extracting useful information from it becomes even more critical, requiring advanced tools and techniques. One of these pivotal tools is Power BI, Microsoft's interactive data visualization and analytics tool.

In our in-depth session, we delve rigorously into the heart of Power BI Data Modeling. We aim to empower our audience with the expertise to transform raw data into meaningful insights using Power BI's robust data modeling features.

Our session begins with an understanding of the Power BI environment followed by an explanation of the fundamental aspects of Power BI data modeling. Participants will then embark on a tutorial demonstrating the building of a Power BI model from scratch, topped by a deep dive into advanced modeling techniques and DAX utilization.

Thereafter, we'll outline optimization techniques to improve your Power BI model performance, providing hands-on guidance for building efficient and maintainable models. Supplementing theory with practice, we'll walk you through a real-world case study demonstrating the successful implementation of Power BI modeling.

Whether you are a beginner looking to step into the realm of data analysis or a professional aiming to sharpen your Power BI modeling skills, this session promises to enhance your understanding and application of Power BI. Get ready to harness the power of data and elevate your decision-making process to a whole new level.

The preferred session duration is 50-60 minutes. Target audience: Power BI users of any level