Know Before You Go to the 2024 European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference!
Earlier this year, our first-ever Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Las Vegas saw over 4,200 attendees engaging with experts and gaining hands-on experience with Fabric. We’re thrilled to announce that in response to overwhelming demand, we’re bringing this incredible experience to Europe—offering even more opportunities for hands-on learning and professional growth! We are so excited to meet our partners at the inaugural European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference, being held September 25-27, 2024 at the Stockholmsmässan in Stockholm, Sweden. With 130 track sessions, 4 keynotes, 10 workshops, Expo, Community Lounge, Ask the Experts, DE&I Programme, Women in Tech Lunch and more, this will be the most comprehensive learning event for Microsoft Fabric, ever! Partner Activities at FabCon Europe: Partner Pre-Day: Join us Tuesday, September 24, for a full day of learning and networking, exclusive to partners attending #FabConEurope. Throughout the day, we will have a keynote on the Fabric partner opportunity, expert-led deep dives on content tailored to Microsoft partners, including how to build a Fabric practice, resources, incentives, a partner panel discussion, an AMA session with Fabric LT, and more! See the full agenda here. Time: Tuesday, September 24, 09:00-17:00 CEST Where: Room K1, Stockholmsmässan How to join us: Pre-registration is required. To add Partner Pre-Day to an existing registration, or change your registration from a tutorial to Partner Pre-Day, please complete the Partner Change Form. Partner Happy Hour: Join us Tuesday after Partner Pre-Day to meet and mingle with your peers, the Fabric Partner Team, the Fabric leadership and product teams, as well as MVPs and community leaders. This event is open only to Microsoft partners and MVPs. Time: Tuesday, September 24, 17:00-19:00 CEST Location: K Foyer, Stockholmsmässan 1:1 Executive Connections: Request to meet 1:1 with the Fabric Partner Team, engineering leads, and/or executives to discuss your partner priorities and needs. Deadline: Submit the request form https://aka.ms/RequestPartnerMeetings-FabCon by Friday, September 13. Confirmation: You will receive meeting details by Wednesday, September 18. Partner Open House: Stop by to meet the Fabric Partner Team and learn more about how we support partners in building your Fabric practice. Request a free DP-600 exam voucher while there! Time: Thursday, September 26, 15:00-17:00 Location: Room K12, Stockholmsmässan Location Map of Partner Activities CVENT App: Stay connected during the conference! Download the CVENT app to view the full conference schedule (including partner activities), participate in partner discussion groups, visit the Partner Page, network with peers, and more. Meet the Fabric Partner Team: Tamer Farag Fabric Partner Ecosystem Team Lead Connect on LinkedIn Prashant Gutala Fabric Partner Ecosystem Lead for depth motions Connect on LinkedIn Nikolina Kvesic Fabric Partner Ecosystem Lead for XIAD and Partner Enablement Connect on LinkedIn Diana Tram Nguyen: Fabric Partner Ecosystem Lead for breadth motions Connect on LinkedIn Stephanie Chimeziri Partner Success Community Manager Connect on LinkedIn Michel Faber WW Azure Analytics Partner Strategy Lead Connect on LinkedIn Ashley Asdourian Sr Director, Azure and Industry Partner Marketing Connect on LinkedIn Ask us about the Fabric Partner Opportunity Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Certifications Solutions Partner designations Specializations Fabric Partner Community Fabric Partner GTM Resources Fabric Workshops and Bootcamps Fabric Analyst in a Day Fabric Partner Incentives Fabric Featured Partners Join the Fabric Partner Community on Teams to stay in touch by completing the participation form at https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerComunity! We’re all looking forward to seeing each of you in-person in Stockholm later this month! Fabric Partner Team FabricPartnersTeam@microsoft.com Hashtags: #FabConEurope #MicrosoftFabric #MicrosoftPartnerJoin the Fabric Partner Community for this Week's Fabric Engineering Connection calls!
The Fabric partner ecosystem is buzzing right now — and 2026 is already raising the bar. 🚀 On this week's Fabric Engineering Connection call, Tamer Farag will share what’s next for partners across skilling, demos, FabCon + SQLCon Atlanta, and more. Highlights include: 🎓 More skilling momentum (DP‑600/DP‑700 vouchers, new Partner Project Ready workshops, and a new “Chat with your Data in a Day” xIAD workshop). 🔦 Fabric Certification Spotlight: partners who reach 100+ Fabric certifications will be recognized live in Arun’s keynote at FabCon + SQLCon. 🤝 New ways to tell your story and win with customers through Fabric Demo eXperiences, Fabric Featured Partners + case studies, and FabCon experiences (Partner Elevator Pitch Search, 1:1 + executive meetings, testimonial videos, the Partner Social Sprint, and more). If you’re a Microsoft partner investing in Fabric, we’d love for you to join our next Fabric Engineering Connection call: 📅 Americas/EMEA – Wednesday, Feb 4, 8–9 AM PT 📅 APAC – Thursday, Feb 5, 1–2 AM UTC (Wednesday, Feb 4, 5–6 PM PT) To join, you must be a member of the Fabric Partner Community in Teams: https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity🎤 Save the Date: AMA with the Microsoft Fabric Leadership Team!
We’re excited to announce an upcoming Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with the Fabric Leadership Team—a unique opportunity for partners to engage directly with the leaders shaping the future of Microsoft Fabric! 🔹 Featured Leader Bogdan Crivat, Corporate Vice President, Azure Data Analytics 🗓️ Date & Time Tuesday, February 17 8:00–9:00 AM PT 💬 Ask Your Questions Have topics you want the leadership team to address? Submit or upvote your data analytics–related questions now: 👉 https://aka.ms/AMAwithFabricLT 👥 Who Can Join? This AMA is exclusive to members of the Fabric Partner Community. If you're not yet a member, join here to participate in future calls: 👉 https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunityQuarterly AMA with Amir Netz – Microsoft Fabric Partners, Don’t Miss Out!
🌟 Microsoft Partners—don’t miss your chance to connect directly with Amir Netz, CTO & Technical Fellow, at our exclusive Quarterly AMA (Ask Me Anything) session! The Fabric Engineering Connection is your gateway to insider insights, direct access to product leaders, and the latest updates on Microsoft Fabric. As a valued partner, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and learn about new features and strategies that can help you drive success for your clients and your business. This session is designed to empower partners with actionable knowledge and networking opportunities. 📅 Save the date: Americas & EMEA: Wednesday, January 21, 8–9 am PT APAC: Thursday, January 22, 1–2 am UTC / Americas & EMEA: Wednesday, January 21, 5–6 pm PT 🔗 Not a member yet? Join the Fabric Partner Community to participate: https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity. Let’s build the future of data together!🚀 FabCon + SQLCon Partner Social Sprint
A 4‑Day LinkedIn Challenge for Partners Attending FabCon + SQLCon in Atlanta If you’re joining us in Atlanta this March for FabCon + SQLCon 2026, we’ve got a new way for you to amplify your impact: the Partner Social Sprint — a daily LinkedIn challenge designed to spotlight partner voices, share real‑world insights, and have some fun along the way. Whether you’re presenting, staffing a booth, or attending sessions, this is your chance to tell your story and connect with the global Microsoft Fabric & SQL community. 🔥 What Is the Partner Social Sprint? A 4‑day LinkedIn posting challenge running during FabCon + SQLCon 2026 in Atlanta. Each day has a theme, and every post earns you entries to win exclusive Fabric SWAG, including the fan‑favorite Fabric Kicks. 🗓 Daily Themes (Conference Week) Tuesday, March 17 – Day 0 (Travel / Partner Day) Why I’m going / why I’m here Wednesday, March 18 – Day 1 One big learning Thursday, March 19 – Day 2 Build your practice Friday, March 20 – Day 3 Customer impact ✅ How It Works If you’re a partner attending FabCon + SQLCon in Atlanta: Post once per day on LinkedIn during the event, following the daily theme. Use the hashtags: #FabConSQLCon2026 #PartnerSocialSprintSweepstakes #MicrosoftPartner Tag the FabCon & SQLCon – The Microsoft Fabric & SQL Community Conferences LinkedIn page. Submit all your LinkedIn post URLs via the entry form. 👉 Each post = 1 entry, and if you post all 4 days, you’ll get 1 bonus entry. 🏆 What You Can Win Fabric SWAG Fabric Kicks Recognition in the Fabric Partner Community and across our channels 🌐 Who Should Join? Microsoft partners attending FabCon + SQLCon in Atlanta Partner sellers, architects, engineers, and community champions who want to: Share key learnings in real time Highlight their Fabric & SQL practices Showcase customer success and impact 👉 Ready to Sprint With Us? Get all the details and submit your posts here: https://aka.ms/PartnerSocialSprint Let’s light up LinkedIn with the stories, insights, and innovation coming out of FabCon + SQLCon. We can’t wait to see your posts from Atlanta!Join the Fabric Partner Community for this Week's Fabric Engineering Connection calls!
🚀 Happy New Year to all the amazing Microsoft partners I've had the privilege to work with during 2025. I'm excited to announce the first presenters of 2026 for this week's Fabric Engineering Connection calls! Join us Wednesday, January 7, from 8–9 am PT (Americas & EMEA) and Thursday, January 8, from 1–2 am UTC (APAC) for insightful sessions from Yaron Canari and Benny Austin This week’s focuses: 🎯 Americas & EMEA: Discover, Manage and Govern Fabric Data with OneLake Catalog 🎯 APAC: Updates and Enhancements made to the Fabric Accelerator This is your opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback. To participate in the call, you must be a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams channel. To join, complete the participation form at https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity. We look forward to seeing you at the calls!This week's Fabric Engineering Connection calls - Holiday Cheer Edition
🎉 Holiday Cheer Alert! 🎶 Ready to jingle all the way with the Fabric Partner Community? Join us for our Fabric Engineering Connection - Holiday Cheer Edition! The festivities kick off with a “Name That Tune: Holiday Edition” game—where your competitive spirit could win you fabulous prizes! Bring your brightest “Ho Ho Ho,” your silliest sparkle, and get ready to sleigh the season with us. 🎅✨ Stick around for inspiring presentations from our guest speakers: 🦌Nellie Gustafsson, Principal PM Manager, with updates on Data Science, AI, and Data Agents (Americas & EMEA call only) 🦌Shireen Bahadur, Senior Program Manager, and Ajay Jagannathan, Principal Group PM Manager, sharing “What’s New in Database Mirroring” 📅 Americas & EMEA: Wednesday, December 17, 8–9 am PT 📅 APAC: Thursday, December 18, 1–2 am UTC Show starts on the hour—enthusiasm mandatory, jingle optional! 🔔 To join, become a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams Channel (if you are not already): https://lnkd.in/g_PRdfjt Let’s deck the halls, spread some cheer, and make this celebration one to remember!Join the Fabric Partner Community for this Week's Fabric Engineering Connection calls!
Are you a Microsoft partner that is interested in data and analytics? After a two-week break for Ignite and Thanksgiving, be sure to join us for this week's Fabric Engineering Connection calls! Yitzhak Kesselman will be presenting on the brand-new Microsoft Fabric IQ, just announced during Ignite, followed by Shuaijun Ye with Environment Best Practices. The Americas & EMEA call will take place Wednesday, December 3, from 8-9 am PT and the APAC call is Thursday, December 4, from 1-2 am UTC/Wednesday, December 3, from 5-6 pm PT. This is your opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback. To participate in the call, you must be a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams channel. To join, complete the participation form at https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity. We look forward to seeing you at the calls!Join the Fabric Partner Community for an AMA with Kim Manis
🌟 Exciting News for the Fabric Partner Community! 🌟 Join us for a special AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with the Fabric Leadership Team, featuring Kim Manis, CVP of Product Management for Microsoft Fabric Platform! This is your chance to connect directly with the leaders shaping the future of Microsoft Fabric, ask your platform-related questions, provide feedback, and gain insights into upcoming innovations. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 4 ⏰ Time: 8–9 am PT 🔗 Submit or upvote your questions now: https://lnkd.in/gKNBvMKq To participate, make sure you’re a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams Channel. If you haven’t joined yet, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g_PRdfjt Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the Fabric Leadership Team and help shape the future of data platforms!Join the Fabric Partner Community for an AMA with Arun Ulag!
🚨 Mark your calendars now! 📅 New this year in the Fabric Partner Community, an AMA (Ask Me Anything) call series with members of the Fabric Leadership Team! 🥳 Arun Ulag, CVP of Azure Data, will kick of this new call series Thursday, September 25, from 8-9 am PT. You will not want to miss this opportunity to ask all your questions, including those related to the announcements made at #FabConEurope, provide your feedback, and more! 👏 To join theses calls, you must be a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams Channel. Not yet part of the Fabric Partner Community? Join now by submitting the form at https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity.
