SQL Server 2025 introduces some of the most exciting changes in the history of the platform — from AI integration and vector search to enhanced performance, streaming, and modern T-SQL. This full-day masterclass is designed to give developers, DBAs, and data engineers everything they need to hit the ground running with the latest release.

Across one packed day, we’ll explore:

Engine & Performance Enhancements for DBAs
Learn about query processing improvements, advanced Query Store capabilities, optimized locking, memory grants, and new availability options that make SQL Server 2025 faster and more reliable than ever.

T-SQL & Developer Innovations
Discover modern T-SQL features, including JSON and regex support, improved error handling, REST/HTTP integration, and new capabilities that make coding against SQL Server more productive and powerful.

AI, Vector Search & Semantic Capabilities
See how SQL Server 2025 brings intelligence inside the database with built-in vector search, embeddings, and semantic search, enabling AI-driven applications without leaving your data platform.

Data Engineering & Real-Time Streaming
Explore change event streaming, real-time analytics integration with Microsoft Fabric, and how SQL Server 2025 fits into modern hybrid and cloud-first data architectures.

Migration, Best Practices & Roadmap
Wrap up with guidance on upgrading, modernizing, and aligning your SQL Server strategy to take full advantage of everything 2025 has to offer.

Whether you’re a developer looking to build AI-powered apps, a DBA focused on performance and availability, or a data engineer driving real-time insights, this pre-con will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to make SQL Server 2025 work for you.