In today’s ever-growing data landscape, effective governance is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. Organizations face pressure to be agile, transparent, and compliant while managing increasing volumes of data across complex environments.
Designed for data leaders, governance professionals, and architects, this session is structured to guide participants through the essential principles, tools, and practices needed to establish a strong governance foundation within the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.

Participants will:
• Understand the core governance capabilities of Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview.
• Learn how to design and implement governance strategies tailored to organizational needs.
• Learn how to secure your data estate in Microsoft Fabric
• Explore real-world use cases and learn from project experiences.

1. Foundations of Data Governance (in Microsoft Fabric)
Kick off the session with an introduction to data governance, the roles involved and how to start your data governance initiative. Learn how to map roles to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview personas.
2. Mange and Secure your Fabric data estate
Dive into the governance concepts in Microsoft Fabric. Understand key concepts such as data domains, workspaces within the Fabric framework. Hear about the different options how to secure your data in Microsoft Fabric. Extend the knowledge with the options of Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, Sensitivity Labels, Policies and Data Loss Prevention) and how they can be used in Microsoft Fabric.
3. Data Discovery with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview
In this chapter, we’ll share the concepts of how to elevate Fabric item metadata to the next level. Learn about endorsements, data lineage and how your data users can leverage OneLake catalog to get mor out of your Fabric environment.
Bringing data discovery to the next level with Microsoft Purview is also part of this chapter. Learn about the data governance concepts in Microsoft Purview Unified catalog, the data map, data quality as well as how Purview allows you to govern your whole company data estate.
4. Real-World Governance Challenges
Dive into common governance pain points across industries—siloed data ownership, lack of transparency, compliance complexity—and explore how Microsoft Fabric and Purview provide actionable, scalable solutions.
5. Best Practices from the Field
Hear directly from consultants (and maybe Microsoft PMs) who helped shape the platform. Learn what works in practice—governance patterns, pitfalls to avoid, and success stories from early adopters.
6. Looking Ahead: Governance Trends & Innovations
Conclude with a forward-looking discussion on the evolution of governance in the age of AI and hybrid cloud. Discover how Microsoft Fabric is positioned to adapt and lead through continuous innovation.
By the end of the session, participants will leave with both strategic insight and practical skills to build or refine a governance approach for Microsoft Fabric. Whether you're just beginning your governance journey or looking to elevate your existing practice, this workshop offers the tools and perspectives needed to lead with confidence.