In this session, we will explore two complementary approaches to building a robust and solid data estate on top of a unified and intelligent data platform like Microsoft Fabric: the vertical approach through data mesh and the horizontal approach through medallion architecture.

The vertical approach explains how data mesh democratizes and delegates access to Microsoft Fabric. By decentralizing data ownership and promoting domain-oriented management, each domain handles its own data products. This empowers teams, fosters innovation, and breaks down data silos, enhancing accessibility and cross-functional collaboration for better decision-making and faster insights.

The horizontal approach details implementing a new and extended version of medallion architecture in Microsoft Fabric using lakehouse, warehouse and eventhouse with data engineering tools. This method organizes data into bronze (raw), silver (cleaned and enriched), and gold (business-ready) layers, ensuring quality and accessibility at each stage. Structuring data this way streamlines processing, improves governance, and enhances analytics capabilities.

This session will explain how leveraging data mesh and medallion architecture increases the likelihood of success when designing a data architecture in Microsoft Fabric. Attendees will gain invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance their data initiatives, drive organizational growth, and end up with strong architectural designs and patterns built on an open and governed data platform to meet the demands of modern analytics and AI needs.