In 2015, Microsoft Power BI embarked on a mission to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to turn data into insights and action. Since then, we’ve grown into one of the world’s most adopted and beloved business intelligence platforms thanks to an incredible community of customers, partners, MVPs, power users, and data enthusiasts.
We want to celebrate this incredible journey by bringing together the global community to celebrate 10 years of Power BI with a live event on YouTube on Thursday, July 24th at 8AM Pacific Time/11AM EST/17:00 CET/21:30 IST.
This is a celebration you don’t want to miss! We’ll have Power BI’s own Guy in a Cube reflect on Power BI’s evolution, share behind-the-scenes stories, announce contest winners for our PBI10 data visualization contest, and even share some fun stories from the community. Watch the livestream at aka.ms/pbi10birthday.
Livestream attendees will get a special first look at some limited-edition Power BI swag. And if you’re attending the Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) in Vienna this September, you’ll get a chance to grab some swag in person. Our swag party is also going digital, so you can celebrate with us and your colleagues virtually! The download link will be available on our Power BI community site and displayed during the live event.
We’re also taking this moment to reflect on Power BI’s history and recognize our incredible community. Read more about our journey below.
Power BI’s Journey Over the Last Decade
Over the last ten years, Power BI has evolved tremendously. It began with a public preview that drew about 500,000 early adopters across 45,000 organizations. Since then, we’ve introduced over 1,500 features, continually adapting Power BI to meet the changing needs of our users. Today, Power BI is trusted by over 375,000 organizations, including 95% of the Fortune 500, and millions of users worldwide.From its early days of empowering business intelligence through Excel integrations to the latest advancements in Copilot in Power BI, each chapter in Power BI’s journey reflects the passion of its community and drive for innovation. The timeline below highlights some of the defining moments along the way.
Power BI Customers Leading the Way with Data
Over the years, Power BI has grown because of the organizations and people who use it every day to drive change. From small businesses to global enterprises across various industries, our customers are the reason Power BI continues to evolve and improve.We’ve seen enterprises such as Walmart’s finance organization standardizing Power BI, democratizing data, and making it available to end users from executive leadership to individual analysts. In the public sector, governments have used Power BI to improve operational efficiency, support vulnerable community members and even transform law enforcement. Non-profits, such as The Salvation Army UK, have leveraged Power BI to better track their outcomes and secure funding through data. And across the ecosystem, partner-built solutions are helping customers optimize everything from supply chains to financial reporting.
These stories reflect more than product usage. They highlight creativity, determination, and a shared belief in the power of data to make a difference. To all our customers and partners, thank you for pushing boundaries, sharing your feedback, and building what’s next alongside us. Power BI would not be what it is today without you.
Shout out to our MVPs and Community: The Heart of Power BI
We also want to celebrate our Power BI MVPs—experts and advocates who go above and beyond in the community. In honor of the 10th anniversary, Power BI MVPs from around the globe sent in videos sharing their personal Power BI journeys. These MVP stories are a powerful reminder of what makes the Power BI community special: a shared passion for data, a commitment to helping others, and a culture built on knowledge-sharing.
In recent weeks, social media has lit up with the #PBI10 hashtag as users around the world share their Power BI pride. From LinkedIn posts highlighting favorite dashboards to nostalgic tweets on X (formerly Twitter) reflecting on the platform’s early days, it’s been incredible to witness the outpouring of memories and creativity.
Leonardo Almeida recalled building a Power BI report back in 2015 that caught the attention of the President of Brazil and the Minister of Education. Christos Demertzis looked back on a decade-long journey with Power BI, saying, “I still have reports sitting in My Workspace from those early days, and looking back at them now… just WOW. The evolution of the platform has been nothing short of incredible.” And Mike Honey congratulated the Power BI team, sharing, “I clearly remember how electrifying it was when it all came together as Power BI. The product has been my primary focus ever since and has certainly kept me busy. May that continue for the next 10 years!”
In our community’s Career Hub forums, you can find stories of accountants, teachers, and marketing specialists who taught themselves Power BI and transitioned into roles such as BI analysts and data engineers. Companies of all sizes are investing in Power BI training to up-skill their workforce, recognizing that a data-literate workforce gives them a competitive edge.The Power BI Community Forums started with a few thousand early adopters and have grown into millions of members today, sharing knowledge daily. Over 200 Power BI & Fabric User Groups have connected over members with meetups and events. A big thank you to our 500 Power BI user group leaders who connect passionate data enthusiasts across the world every day.