The first five breakout sessions for Data Platform Next Step 2026 are now revealed! A strong mix already covering Databricks, Microsoft Fabric security, Spark monitoring, Purview governance, and the human side of building better data teams. We’ll continue unveiling the sessions over the coming weeks as the full program takes shape. Meanwhile, ticket sales are moving fast.We’ve already sold 100 tickets, with just under 100… Read More »First 5 sessions revealed
We’re excited to announce the “Building Context, Not Vibes – Practical AI Augmented Data Engineering” full-day training for June 1 at Data Platform Next Step 2026. Scott and Mihály will take you beyond AI hype and into real engineering. This workshop is about turning AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude into structured, production-ready workflow multipliers, not vibe-based guesswork. Together, we’ll build a complete… Read More »New Training Day Added
We’re happy to share two important updates for Data Platform Next Step 2026: All Training Days for June 1st are now fully published on the website, and ticket sales have moved into the Early Bird phase. With the full Training Day details now available, this is a great time to explore the program and secure your ticket at a discounted price. Training Days for June… Read More »Training Days Are Now Published
We’re continuing our Training Day announcements for Data Platform Next Step 2026 with a full day dedicated to automation in Microsoft Fabric. Build Faster, Deploy Smarter This hands-on workshop is designed for data engineers and platform teams who want to design, build, and operate a fully automated Fabric data platform — reducing manual effort, lowering risk, and accelerating delivery across environments. Throughout the day, you’ll… Read More »Automating Microsoft Fabric
Add value using Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence We’re kicking off our Training Day announcements for Data Platform Next Step 2026 with a deep dive into Streaming Data with Microsoft Fabric. This full-day, hands-on workshop is designed for data engineers who want to move beyond raw events and deliver governed, actionable, real-time insights using Microsoft Fabric. You’ll work end-to-end with: By the end of the day,… Read More »From Ingestion to Ontology
We have exciting news about the Fabric Security for the Data Engineer training day at Data Platform Next Step! With the public announcement of OneLake Security at FabCon in Las Vegas, we’ve updated the training content to include in-depth, hands-on coverage of this brand-new feature. And leading this section is none other than Aaron Merrill, the Microsoft Program Manager for OneLake Security—giving you a unique… Read More »Fabric Security Training Just Got an Upgrade
We’re thrilled to reveal the last six breakout sessions, completing the full lineup for Data Platform Next Step 2025 in Billund on June 2-3! These sessions continue the momentum from our previous announcements, bringing deep technical insights and real-world expertise: With expert speakers from around the world, these sessions offer practical strategies, hands-on insights, and in-depth knowledge for professionals at all levels. What’s next? Stay… Read More »Final Sessions Announced
We’re excited to unveil the next set of breakout sessions for Data Platform Next Step 2025! Building on the momentum from last week, these six new sessions bring practical insights, real-world expertise, and deep technical knowledge to Billund this June: These sessions offer practical takeaways and advanced strategies for working with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, data engineering, and beyond. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills… Read More »More Sessions Revealed
We are excited to unveil the first six breakout sessions for Data Platform Next Step 2025, taking place on June 2-3 at the LEGOLAND Hotel in Billund, Denmark! This year’s lineup features a diverse group of expert speakers covering Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, KQL, and more. Here’s a sneak peek: Session Highlights ✅ Secure data end-to-end with Microsoft Fabric and OneLake | Aaron… Read More »First Six Sessions Announced
Selecting sessions is never easy—especially when we receive 225 submissions. Our initial review filtered out 50 sessions that, while often great, didn’t align with our specific focus. Many were excellent Power BI sessions, and we hope to see them submitted for Power BI Next Step, happening September 22-23 in Copenhagen. Others didn’t quite meet the “Next Step” level or weren’t focused on Microsoft Data Engineering.… Read More »Session Selection: A Tough but Thoughtful Process