Wednesday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 342
Accelerate Intelligent App Development with SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric
Kate Smith
Senior PM at Microsoft, data specialty
Yo-Lei Chen
Product Manager, Microsoft SQL
Discover the new SQL database in Microsoft Fabric, where seamless setup and an integrated development environment enable you to quickly leverage the power of an AI-driven data platform. Provision and deploy an autonomous database with built-in security in seconds, featuring automatic setup. In this session, we'll delve into the potential of SQL database in Fabric, which combines the enterprise-scale features and capabilities of the Azure SQL Database engine with the autonomous management and ease-of-use advantages of the Microsoft Fabric data estate. We'll uncover core functionalities, best practices, and real-world strategies to integrate your database with other Fabric workloads, creating a tailored, high-impact data stack that empowers your solutions to thrive within the Fabric ecosystem.
Wednesday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 348
Getting started with SQL database in Fabric
Bob Ward
Principal Architect, Microsoft Azure Data
Microsoft Fabric, the unified data platform, now includes an operational database solution and it is SQL! Come learn all the fundamentals of how this solution is the same and different from other SQL deployment options. We will also show you the value of using SQL in the Fabric ecosystem including developer experiences, automation, monitoring, and integration for AI applications.
Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM · Room 348
Transform your business with integrated solutions using SQL database in Microsoft Fabric
Pam Lahoud
Principal Program Manager, Microsoft Fabric Customer Advisory Team - Databases in Fabric
The promise of SQL Database in Fabric is that it is simple, autonomous, and optimized for AI - but what does that mean for you and your organization? In this session we will explore how various personas can benefit from a deeply integrated operational database in Fabric. Discover how customers are using SQL Database in Microsoft Fabric today, and how Fabric databases can help you build innovative solutions in the age of AI, faster and easier than ever.
Thursday 12:40 PM - 1:50 PM · Room 347
Unleash the Power of SQL Database in Fabric: Innovate Without Limits Using the Free Trial
Amar Digamber Patil
Principal Product Manager at Microsoft
Madhuri Yethirajam
Priniciple Engineering Manager at Microsoft
Muazma Zahid
Principal Group PM Manager, Microsoft
Curious about SQL Database in Fabric but unsure where to start? This session is your gateway to limitless innovation—completely free. Discover how to leverage the Fabric free trial to explore serverless computing, real-time analytics, and AI-powered insights—all without cost or commitment.
We’ll walk you through hands-on scenarios, best practices, and real-world workflows that showcase the full potential of SQL Database in Fabric. Learn how to automate processes, optimize performance, and seamlessly integrate SQL with other Fabric components to drive efficiency and scale effortlessly.
Whether you're a developer, data engineer, or tech innovator, this session will give you the tools to experiment, build, and unlock new capabilities—risk-free. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your data solutions and bring your ideas to life with zero barriers, zero cost, and endless possibilities.
Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 347
AI and SQL ground to cloud to fabric
Bob Ward
Principal Architect, Microsoft Azure Data
Muazma Zahid
Principal Group PM Manager, Microsoft
New to AI? Come learn the fundamentals of how to get started with AI and Microsoft SQL everywhere it exists: ground to cloud to fabric. This includes SQL Server 2025, Azure SQL, and SQL database in Fabric. SQL is the perfect place to integrate data with AI because of its industry proven security, scalability, and availability. We will show GenAI capabilities like vector search, how to integrate these with your application, and Copilot experiences everywhere SQL exists including GitHub Copilot.
Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room 344
Build a Robust App with Fabric SQL Database, GraphQL API, and User Data Functions
Sunitha Muthukrishna
Microsoft, Senior Program Manager
Discover how to harness the full potential of Fabric to build powerful modern data-driven applications. In this session participants will learn how to use the API for GraphQL and User Data Functions over SQL databases and other data sources in the Microsoft Fabric Platform to build modern “CRUD” (Create, Read Update and Delete) data APIs that you can immediately call from an application. APIs for GraphQL enable you to effortlessly connect your Fabric data with your applications, with only a few clicks. If you have more complex business logic for your data, you can implement it with Python User Data Functions. With these two powerful building blocks and a SaaS-ified, developer-friendly experience, your app will be up and running in no time!
Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room 347
Build AI Apps Smarter: Optimize SQL Database Costs & Performance in Fabric
Amar Digamber Patil
Principal Product Manager at Microsoft
Pam Lahoud
Principal Program Manager, Microsoft Fabric Customer Advisory Team - Databases in Fabric
Take your AI apps to the next level with cost-smart SQL database optimization in Fabric. This session explores how to maximize performance while minimizing costs by leveraging Fabric's capacity monitoring tools for SQL databases. Learn to track resource usage, identify inefficiencies, and optimize database performance—all without exceeding your budget. Designed for app developers, architects, and innovators, this talk will provide real-world strategies to build scalable, high-performing AI apps powered by intelligent SQL database cost management. Discover how to turn insights into action and supercharge your AI applications with Fabric