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September 9, 2026 9:00 am
Dashboard In A Day
Join us in Houston for a full-day, in-person Dashboard in a Day workshop, hosted by Data Crafters in collaboration with Microsoft.
September 10, 2026 9:00 am
Fabric Analyst In A Day
Join us in Houston for a full-day, in-person Fabric Analyst in a Day workshop, hosted by Data Crafters in collaboration with Microsoft.
October 10, 2026 8:00 am
Power BI to AI: Agentic & Conversational Analytics with Fabric IQ
Your semantic model is solid and your DAX is tuned, but your users would rather ask a question than dig through a report. This hands-on workshop takes a real Power BI semantic model through the full journey to conversational analytics: preparing data for AI, using Copilot for DAX, adding the descriptions, instructions, and verified answers that make responses accurate, testing with Chat with your data, and building a Fabric Data Agent. Along the way you’ll see how Ontology in Fabric IQ defines the semantic backbone that keeps AI answers consistent and governed, and how agents extend into Teams, M365 Copilot, and Excel. You’ll leave with a working Data Agent and a repeatable process for making any semantic model conversational.
October 11, 2026 8:00 am
Unlocking Fabric for Power BI Users: Build Better, Faster, Scalable Reports
You’ve built the dashboards and written the DAX, but your reports have hit a ceiling: refreshes break, sources multiply, and teams need more than you can deliver alone. This hands-on workshop is for Power BI practitioners who want to take what they already know and architect solutions that scale with where their organization is headed. You’ll ingest data with Dataflows Gen2, layer it using Medallion Architecture, orchestrate automated workflows with Fabric Pipelines, and connect Power BI through Direct Lake mode for real-time reporting. You’ll leave thinking like an architect, ready to build analytics platforms instead of standalone reports.
October 12, 2026 3:30 pm
Fabric Ask Us Anything
An open panel discussion at Community Summit Nashville 2026, where the audience sets the agenda. Bring your Microsoft Fabric questions — architecture, governance, licensing, migration, or anything else you are working through — and put them to the panel directly. No fixed deck and no prepared script, just straight answers from practitioners.
October 12, 2026 4:45 pm
You’re Already in the Ecosystem: D365 to Predictive AI (Manufacturing)
Most manufacturers know their costs are off, few know why, and almost none can identify which orders will overrun before they do. If you are running Dynamics 365 today you are already inside the ecosystem that makes this session possible — it follows a single make-to-order manufacturing engagement through three escalating questions: what went wrong and why, what is about to go wrong, and what should change permanently. You’ll see a conversational agent answer direct business questions about labor and cost variance, then watch Ilyas Iyoob, Ph.D. show how Python-based predictive models in Fabric Notebooks forecast which open orders are at risk, because an agent is only as intelligent as the analytics underneath it.
October 13, 2026 9:45 am
AI with Power BI: Dashboard to Conversation (Copilot & Data Agents)
With Copilot and Data Agents, the reports and models you have already built can power conversational experiences where users ask questions in plain English and get answers wherever they work. This session maps the full spectrum of AI capabilities available in Power BI today: what Copilot can do inside reports, how Data Agents extend your models into chat-based assistants, and where those experiences show up across Teams, Excel, and M365 Copilot. A live demonstration shows what the conversational experience actually looks like, including how AI handles time intelligence, variance questions, and business-specific terminology — and where the gaps still are.
October 13, 2026 3:30 pm
Fabric Planning: Microsoft’s Excel Moment for Budgeting & Forecasting?
Microsoft launched Planning in Fabric IQ, bringing budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling natively into the platform — and if you own any part of your planning process, you already have questions about what it replaces and what “preview” really means. This session answers them honestly through focused demos of the three core components: Planning for collaborative budgeting and governed writeback, Power BI as the semantic model foundation, and Intelligence for financial-grade reporting and variance analysis. You’ll see a budget model built live, actuals flowing from an existing semantic model, and scenario analysis working in practice. No slides-only theory and no sales pitch — just a clear-eyed look at what works, what doesn’t work yet, and what it means for your planning strategy.
October 13, 2026 3:30 pm
How an A&E Firm Unified 13 ERPs in 90 Days with Microsoft Fabric (HFW)
When you grow through acquisition, every new firm brings its own ERP, its own reporting logic, and its own version of the truth. HFW Companies, a national architecture and engineering group, faced 13 business units running Unanet, Deltek Ajera, and QuickBooks with no unified way to see how the portfolio was performing. HFW’s Director of Business Intelligence and the implementation team walk through how they consolidated all of it onto a single Microsoft Fabric platform in under 90 days — a timeline others estimated at two to three years — covering the centralized medallion architecture, data mapping and governance across 13 entities, and the daily-refreshed Power BI dashboards that replaced two-week manual Excel processes.
Previous Events
July 8, 2026 11:00 am
What is the future of Power BI?
Everyone in BI is asking the same thing right now. Vibe coding. AI agents. Project Rayfin. Where does Power BI go from here? We’re putting that question to five leaders…
June 29, 2026 11:00 am
Mastering Fabric Planning PowerTable
We are hosting the first dedicated cohort for Mastering Fabric Planning PowerTable. A hands-on virtual workshop for people who want to understand where planning, Power BI, Excel-style workflows, and Microsoft…
May 13, 2026 9:00 am
Chat with Your Data in a Day
Join us in Houston for a full-day, in-person Chat with Your Data in a Day workshop, hosted by Data Crafters in collaboration with Microsoft. This session is designed for Power…
May 12, 2026 9:00 am
Fabric Analyst in a Day
Join us in Houston for a full-day, in-person Fabric Analyst in a Day workshop, hosted by Data Crafters in collaboration with Microsoft. This session is designed for Power BI users…
April 16, 2026 9:00 am
Chat with Your Data in a Day
Online Workshop | In Collaboration with Microsoft Join us on April 16, 2026, for a full-day online workshop on conversational analytics and Chat with Your Data in Power BI. Learn…
April 8, 2026 11:00 am
Fabric Planning: What, So What, and Now What?
Planning has officially gone native in Microsoft Fabric. And whether you’re in finance, operations, supply chain, or any function that relies on planning and forecasting, this changes the game. Planning…
March 21, 2026 1:15 pm
The way organizations interact with data is evolving.
The way organizations interact with data is evolving. Analytics has long relied on dashboards and scheduled reports to guide business decisions. While those tools remain important, modern data platforms now…
March 16, 2026 12:00 am
Catch 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 at 𝗙𝗔𝗕𝗖𝗢𝗡 and 𝗦𝗤𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗡 Conference
Two conferences coming together, major announcements ahead, and a lot of momentum around where data and AI are going. From inspiring keynotes and hands-on workshops to power hours and meaningful…
March 10, 2026 12:00 pm
Power BI’s Next Arc: AI-Ready Evolution of Dashboards to Dialogue
The way finance teams interact with data is changing. For years, reporting relied on predefined dashboards and structured review cycles. Today, with modern data platforms and strong governance in place,…
February 26, 2026 1:00 am
Power BI & Fabric Summit 2026
Padmasaran Sathiakumar and Khaled Chowdhury are hosting two virtual sessions, each delivered twice to accommodate different time zones. We’ll be focusing on unifying the data estate and the shift from…
December 9, 2025 11:45 am
AI with Power BI (CoPilot and Data Agents)
Join this session to explore how AI enhances Power BI through CoPilot and Data Agents. Learn practical ways to automate insights, streamline reporting, and boost analytics productivity. Speaker: Khaled Chowdhury….
October 23, 2025 8:00 am
Fabric Analyst in a Day
Designed for Power BI analysts new to Microsoft Fabric, this hands-on workshop walks you through building an end-to-end analytics solution—from data ingestion to automated reporting. Learn how to unify data,…
October 19, 2025 8:00 am
Power Query (Excel, Power BI & Fabric) Training for Finance & Accounting to Transform Your Career
Unlock the power of Power Query to streamline and automate your finance workflows. In this hands-on training, you’ll learn how to clean, combine, and transform data across Excel, Power BI,…
October 19, 2025 8:00 am
Catch Data Crafters at Community Summit NA 2025!
We’re excited to be part of the premier independent event for the Microsoft Business Applications community—Community Summit North America, happening October 19–23 in Orlando. 🎟 Use discount code DataCrafters10 to…
October 18, 2025 8:00 am
No-Code Analytics Engineer: From Power BI to Fabric
Discover how to evolve your Power BI skills into full-scale Fabric solutions—no code required. Learn to design scalable architectures, and modern ELT workflows, and apply best practices using familiar tools…
September 6, 2025 9:00 am
Microsoft Fabric Tour – Dallas
At the Dallas stop of the Fabric Tour, you’ll see these capabilities in action through sessions, demos, and real-world use cases. Join Khaled Chowdhury at 11:45 AM for Dashboards to…
August 7, 2025 9:00 am
Fabric Analyst In A Day-Toronto
Join us for Fabric Analyst in a Day in-person, where expert trainers will guide you through data analytics and Microsoft Fabric. Gain valuable insights, enhance your skills, and explore innovative…
July 22, 2025 9:00 am
Dashboard In A Day
Join us for Dashboard in a Day, a hands-on workshop where industry experts will help you master Power BI. Learn to create impactful dashboards, uncover insights, and take your analytics…
July 17, 2025 9:00 am
A Tour of Power BI Copilot
Discover the Future of Data with Power BI Copilot Join Data Crafters for an exclusive Crafting Value Series session: “A Tour of Power BI Copilot.” Learn how Microsoft’s AI-powered tools…
June 19, 2025 11:00 am
No Code Analytics Engineer: From Power BI to Fabric
What if you could scale your Power BI skills to enterprise-level solutions; no code needed? Join Nikola Ilic, Shabnam Watson, and Khaled Chowdhury as they showcase how to build scalable…
June 11, 2025 9:00 am
How to Configure Copilot for Power BI
This session shows how business leaders can use natural language to ask questions, explore reports, and uncover insights—enabling faster, smarter decisions without needing technical support….
May 27, 2025 11:00 am
All Roads Lead To Fabric
Join us on Wednesday, May 21 at 11 AM CST for a LinkedIn Live session exploring how Power BI, Synapse, OneLake, Real-Time Analytics, and more work together within Microsoft Fabric….
April 22, 2025 9:00 am
Dashboard In A Day
Join us for Dashboard in a Day, a hands-on workshop where industry experts will help you master Power BI. Learn to create impactful dashboards, uncover insights, and take your analytics…
April 17, 2025 11:00 am
Driving Better Decisions with Fabric & Power BI
Join Paul Barnhurst, Khaled Chowdhury, and special guest Luke Chilton, CFO at Plummer, as they explore how Microsoft Fabric & Power BI can turn data chaos into clarity—enabling real-time insights,…
April 9, 2025 9:00 am
Fabric Analyst In A Day-Houston
Join us for Fabric Analyst in a Day, where expert trainers will guide you through data analytics and Microsoft Fabric. Gain valuable insights, enhance your skills, and explore innovative solutions….
April 8, 2025 9:00 am
Fabric Analyst In A Day-Houston
Join us for Fabric Analyst in a Day, where expert trainers will guide you through data analytics and Microsoft Fabric. Gain valuable insights, enhance your skills, and explore innovative solutions….
March 31, 2025 8:00 am
Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FABCON) 2025
Join us at the first annual Microsoft Fabric Community Conference and see firsthand how Microsoft Fabric and the rest of the data and AI products at Microsoft can help your…
February 28, 2025 3:00 am
Power BI & Fabric Summit 2025
unlock the full power of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. Join in Power bI and fabric summit 2025 and gain actionable insights from industry experts to transform your data strategy….
February 20, 2025 9:00 am
Dashboard In A Day
Join us for Dashboard in a Day, a hands-on workshop where industry experts will help you master Power BI. Learn to create impactful dashboards, uncover insights, and take your analytics…
February 17, 2025 9:00 am
Community Summit Roadshow – Dallas
Join the free Summit NA Roadshow for expert-led sessions on Business Central, Finance & Operations, CE/CRM, and Power Platform. Data Crafters will present “Unleash AI in Power BI: Copilot and…
October 22, 2024 8:00 am
AFP 2024 – CFOs’ Guide to Data Mastery and Digital Leadership
Ready to lead in the AI-driven future? This session explores how finance leaders can harness data and AI to drive efficiency and influence. Panelists will break down key technologies like…
October 13, 2024 9:00 am
Community Summit North America 2024
Join us at the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio from October 13-17, 2024, for the leading event on Microsoft Business Applications. Visit Booth #136 to explore solutions…
September 30, 2024 9:00 am
Dynamics 365 and MS Fabric: Transforming D365 Data into Insight
Join us on September 30th for an exclusive Data Crafters webinar showcasing our solution which seamlessly connects your Dynamics 365 data with Microsoft Fabric to boost synchronization and analytics. Key…
September 17, 2024 9:00 am
Fabric Analyst In A Day
Join us for Fabric Analyst in a Day, where expert trainers will guide you through data analytics and Microsoft Fabric. Gain valuable insights, enhance your skills, and explore innovative solutions….
August 20, 2024 9:00 am
Fabric Analyst In A Day
Join us for Fabric Analyst in a Day, where expert trainers will guide you through data analytics and Microsoft Fabric. Gain valuable insights, enhance your skills, and explore innovative solutions….
June 6, 2024 10:00 am
Fabric Analyst In A Day
Join us for Fabric Analyst in a Day, where expert trainers will guide you through data analytics and Microsoft Fabric. Gain valuable insights, enhance your skills, and explore innovative solutions….
May 23, 2024 10:00 am
Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer – Dallas
Next stop, Dallas! Master data analytics and prep for the DP-600 certification. Boost your career with essential skills in this hands-on training….
March 26, 2024 8:00 am
Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2024
Join us at the first annual Microsoft Fabric Community Conference and see firsthand how Microsoft Fabric and the rest of the data and AI products at Microsoft can help your…
February 22, 2024 12:00 am
Data Mesh – Finally, Fabric makes it feasible Power BI & Fabric Summit 2024
Dive into Data Mesh with Microsoft Fabric! Join experts Rami, Shankar, Govindarajan, and Khaled to explore secure data products and core principles with Fabric’s powerful tools….
February 3, 2024 8:00 am
Fabric in a day – Overview and Hands-on Lab
Join the Houston Fabric User Group to explore Microsoft Fabric and its analytics potential. Learn from experts and connect with fellow professionals!…
October 3, 2023 8:00 am
Microsoft Power Platform Conference
Join us at MPPC in Las Vegas! Connect with global experts and discover how Power Platform & Dynamics 365 can transform your business. Visit our booth to learn more!…
