Must-See Sessions at FABCon 2026

If you’re heading to the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference this year, you already know the agenda is packed. As I reviewed the sessions I hand-selected, I kept thinking about the different stages our clients are in on their Fabric journey. Whether you’re just getting started or optimizing at scale, there are several standout sessions that I believe can truly accelerate your progress.

Top Microsoft Fabric Community Conference Sessions

First, if you’re early in your journey with Microsoft Fabric, “Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI” is a must. I always emphasize that strong foundations matter. Understanding how Fabric and Power BI work together—both technically and strategically—ensures you’re not simply adopting a new platform but building a scalable data strategy.

For organizations modernizing their data estate, “Modern Data Warehousing in Microsoft Fabric” is high on my list. Many of the transformation initiatives I lead involve rethinking legacy warehouse architectures. Fabric’s unified approach creates an opportunity to simplify, consolidate, and modernize in ways that weren’t possible before. This session dives into practical design and management guidance that can help you future-proof your environment.

If AI is part of your roadmap—and for most organizations today, it is—the hands-on workshops around Data Science and Machine Learning in Fabric are incredibly valuable. One of the most powerful aspects of Fabric is how it brings data engineering and data science closer together. Sessions focused on deploying AI agents and operationalizing machine learning models are where strategy turns into measurable business impact.

For teams focused on adoption and business enablement, “Chat with Your Data” stands out to me. The future of analytics is conversational, intuitive, and accessible. Empowering business users to interact with data naturally drives engagement—and engagement is what ultimately drives value from your investment.

Experience the Full Microsoft Fabric Transformation Lifecycle

What I appreciate most about this curated list is that it reflects the full lifecycle of a Microsoft Fabric transformation:

• Foundation and onboarding
• Data engineering and warehousing modernization
• AI and advanced analytics
• Business enablement and adoption

My recommendation is to be intentional. Align your session selections to your organization’s current maturity level. If you’re building, focus on architecture and governance. If you’re optimizing, lean into AI and automation. If you’re scaling, prioritize performance, security, and cross-functional enablement.

FABCon isn’t just about learning features—it’s about understanding how to transform Microsoft Fabric into a strategic enterprise platform. I’m looking forward to connecting onsite and discussing where you are in your journey—and how we can help you move confidently into what’s next.

Make sure to stop by and see me and the Datavail team at booth #307.