Fabric introduces powerful storage options - but also real confusion. With Import, Direct Lake, DirectQuery, Composite, and Hybrid tables all on the table, it's rarely obvious which mode to choose for performance, freshness, governance, or cost.

This session cuts to the chase with a clear, practical decision framework. We walk through how each mode behaves internally, the trade-offs between memory and compute, common anti-patterns, and the scenarios each is best suited for. You'll leave knowing how to design solutions that balance fast performance, low refresh load, and a seamless end-user experience.