Data Days | SQL + AI Promptathon

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SQL + AI Promptathon - kicks off on June 25, closes on July 24

👀 Watch the kickoff livestream, either live or on-demand!

Build with Copilot. Powered by SQL. Are you ready to go beyond a single prompt?

The SQL + AI Promptathon is all about building something real with Copilot, SQL, and agentic workflows. This is a multi-turn experience where you collaborate with an AI agent, explore live data, and create something meaningful along the way.

👉 Get started here: https://aka.ms/dd/promptathon

What to Expect

Everything you need lives in the repo. Just open it and go.

• A ready-to-use Codespaces environment
• A preconfigured SQL database
• Missions to guide your experience
• Submission templates and resources

No setup friction. Just open Copilot Chat, switch to agent mode, and start building.

Quick Start

1. Fork the GitHub repo
2. Open the repo in Codespaces
3. Let the environment finish loading (it takes ~5 minutes)
4. Open Copilot Chat and switch to agent mode
5. Work through a mission and capture your journey
   
   

Choose Your Mission

Step into the role of a principal on Zava’s data team:

• Data Engineer – Build a reusable support intelligence data mart
• Data Scientist – Create and evaluate a voice of customer system
• Data Analyst – Investigate a hidden product quality issue
• Bring Your Own – Define and solve your own problem

Explore all missions here: View Missions

What You’ll Do

This challenge is about the process, not just the outcome.

• Set a goal and pursue it across multiple turns
• Ask Copilot to work against live SQL data
• Build something real (notebook, model, report, tool)
• Show your full journey, including pivots and learnings
  
  

What to Submit

Submit via GitHub Issues in the repo.

Your submission should include:

• Your goal and approach
• Evidence from SQL MCP tool calls
• A working artifact
• A simple architecture or data flow view
• Reflections on what worked and what didn’t
  
  

Start here: https://aka.ms/dd/promptathon

 

Resources

You’ll find everything in the repo, including:

• SQL database guide
• Copilot documentation
• AI + SQL learning resources

 

Ask Questions. Share Your Journey.

If you get stuck or want feedback, ask in the comments on this post.

Chances are someone else is working through the same thing, and that’s what makes this community strong.

 

Final Thought

This isn’t about getting the perfect answer. It’s about learning how to work with the agent. Experiment, iterate, and share what you learn!

We can’t wait to see what you build 💙

[khalidhassa4727]

If I want only DP-600 certification. So, do I need to complete all the three module.

[slindsay]

@khalidhassa4727 yes - to be eligible for the voucher you must complete three modules. The reason for that? We want you to PASS!

[azizquazi_sg]

Hi there, I’m trying to find the on-demand recording for the kickoff livestream, but it isn't appearing on my screen. Could you point me in the right direction?

[InsightsByV]

Hi @azizquazi_sg , here's the link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIDaLgkgRAo

[jilaniabdul003]

Can we get Github Copilot credits in vs code while solving missions? What if we don't have enough tokens/credits in Github copilot?

[Onoriodeunu]

Thanks for sharing

[malaikanadeem12]

I agree

[khalidhassa4727]

Thanks for sharing

[Sherif-Elmorsy]

Thanks for sharing