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This week, I’m in London attending the SQLBits 2025<\/a> conference.
Since joining dbi services as a consultant, this is my second time taking part in the event.
The last time was in 2022, but I attended remotely due to the uncertainties surrounding international travel at the time, as COVID-19 was still a concern.
You can actually find the blog post I wrote back then: SQLBits 2022 \u2013 Levelling up my Performance Tuning skills<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, I’m here in person and fully intend to make the most of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For context, SQLBits 2025 is one of the largest Microsoft data platform events in Europe. Taking place in London from June 18 to 21, it features dozens of sessions covering SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, AI, and data engineering. The event brings together experts, MVPs, and Microsoft product team members for intense learning and networking. Known for its high-quality content and friendly atmosphere, SQLBits is a must-attend event for anyone working in the Microsoft data ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n

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As you can see on my badge, I\u2019ve chosen to attend a wide range of sessions during the first two days, and on Friday I\u2019ll be taking part in a full-day training on “Real-World Data Engineering: Practical Skills for Microsoft Fabric<\/a>” led by Prathy Kamasani<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the agenda<\/a>, agenda, you’ll see that the trending topics stand out. Personally, I’m very interested in sessions on SQL Server 2025, which has just been released in public beta, or sessions on the SQL Server engine in general, but of course these aren’t the majority of sessions.
The trends are now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n