SQLBits

The SQLBits agenda should reflect the data community's needs - so we’re bringing back the public vote!

Browse submissions, pick your favourites, and vote.
Closes 16 Jan. sqlbits.com/sessions/

#SQLBits2026 #vote

💭 The SQLBits 2026 theme is… Cartoon!

Inspired by iconic studios and characters, the Cartoon theme will run right across SQLBits - from themed swag and exhibitor booths to the legendary Friday night party 🎉

Get ready to toon in!

#SQLBits #SQLBits2026 #TechConference

Don't think we won't be calling on your wealth of expertise and pragmatism as often as you'll allow us as we go on towards SQLBits of the future @PurpleFrogAlex.

Thank you for everything 🧡

We’re returning to ICC Wales for #SQLBits2026; here are 5 things we think you’ll love:

✨ A complete venue takeover
🌳 Gorgeous woodland surroundings
🥘 Delicious, locally sourced Welsh food.
🏨 Over 1,000 nearby hotel rooms to choose from.
🏰 So much to do before & after

🚨 SQLBits is heading back to @ICCWALES! 🚨

📅 22–25 April 2026 | Newport, Wales

Expect 4 days of world-class training, 100s of sessions, exclusive use of the ICC and epic evening events.

#SQLBits2026 #ICCWales

💡Presenting the #Microsoft Keynote from #SQLBits2025. Join CVP @ShireeshThota and team to uncover innovative approaches with Azure's suite of data services, including #Fabric, #AIFoundry, #AzureSQL and #SQLServer2025.

👉 youtu.be/mqZmB7wJ3mg?fe…

📢 ICYMI: A Hold the Date has been announced for SQLBits 2026 - get the 21-25 April into your calendars, data community! 📢

📢 New for #SQLBits: our Decision Makers & #DataLeadership track is packed with real-world insight on building data culture, leading teams & driving change.

Hear from experts like @gethyn_ellis, @2meterDBA and @porcubi.

📈Check the full track sqlbits.com/attend/the-age…

Heading to our neon themed party and want some ideas for outfit that glows as brightly as you? We got you - and add your ideas in the comments!

sqlbits.com/news/neon-fanc…

Big news for #SQLBits2025 🎉 We're taking over Gravity Max—London’s ultimate urban playground—for our most exciting Friday night party yet!

Expect e-karting, arcade, karaoke, immersive games & more—all included in your free ticket. 👾🍸🕺

Full details tinyurl.com/22bsy3ak

Kept everyone waiting a while for this one but our 2025 theme is...Neon

And what better theme for #SQLBits' return to London in summer 2025!? Embodying energy, innovation & the unmistakable buzz of a city - and an industry - that never sleeps.

So, what's everyone wearing!?

👍 You told us that you liked the introduction of our 100 minute sessions in 2024, so of course they're back for 2025.

Here's one that's bound to be popular, @bobwardms's mega focused Inside the SQL Server Transaction Log - catch it at #SQLBits2025
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If you're planning on coming to #SQLBits2025 or if you're on the fence, join an open call with our Buddies at 6pm today (BST). It's a great opportunity for an informal chat and to make connections before the event, and it's very relaxed 🧡

Link to join tinyurl.com/43uh7yj7

👇Check out the must attend picks for #SQLBits2025 from Learn Microsoft Fabric's Will Needham - featuring Fabric, Fabric, and a bit of leveraging neurodivergent talent.💡

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🥳The SQLBits 2025 agenda is here!

🔍Explore 4 days of inspirational, problem solving content with themes including AI, Analytics, Databases, Data Transformation & Reporting, as well as two exciting new full day tracks on #AppDev and #Leadership.

💻sqlbits.com/attend/the-age…

Last week, we sent out confirmations to speakers selected for #SQLBits2025! With 1000+ submissions, earning a spot is no small feat; huge congrats to those in! 👏

A massive thank you to all who submitted & to our content team for their hard work. Full schedule coming soon! 🚀

💡This week's YouTube channel most watched? Glad you asked.

👩‍🏫It's @Lizaard08's session Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, or Azure Synapse Analytics? and you can watch it right now at youtube.com/watch?v=_QtA_4… #SQLBits #VOD #inspiration

📱There's also another chance today at 13:00 GMT to join the #BitsBuddies for a friendly chit chat about all things #SQLBits2025

Read more about the calls and find the link here sqlbits.com/the-bits-buddi…

👋Planning on joining us this year and like a heads up on what to expect? We've a group for that!

💻Join our #BitsBuddies' Linked In group where some of our longest standing volunteers will be chatting all things #SQLBits as we count down to the 18th June lnkd.in/eQrA4dhA

⭐Our top watched session on YouTube this week was @bob_duffy's Financial Statements with Power BI tinyurl.com/3y7t65fd from #SQLBits 2023

💡Needing help with a challenge? Try our #VOD for answers - there are 1000s of videos from the industry's experts at your fingertips.