Data teams excel at answering what happened and when, but many important questions also depend on where. In this session, we'll explore how spatial thinking extends analytics workflows in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI using Esri-powered GeoAnalytics capabilities available across the Fabric ecosystem. You'll see how location context enriches existing datasets, surfaces patterns that are invisible in tables and standard charts, and supports better decisions across operations, risk, and customer analytics. We'll walk through practical scenarios that connect Fabric data with ArcGIS data and map visuals, all from a BI-first perspective. No GIS background required. If you already work in Fabric or Power BI, this session will show how to add location-based insight to your analytics workflow using the tools you already know. Featuring the expertise of Philippa Burgess:
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This event is a part of a series, learn more here: https://aka.ms/FDD/Monthly
Chapters:
00:06 Welcome & Housekeeping
00:59 Session Topic & Speaker Intro
03:53 Esri + Microsoft Fabric Partnership
05:36 Why Geospatial Data Matters
06:18 Types of Maps & Spatial Analysis
08:44 Microsoft Fabric Overview
10:05 Demo: Mapping in Fabric (No GIS Required)
11:10 Spatial Data Basics (Points, Lines, Polygons)
13:17 Spatial BI: Adding the “Where”
14:51 Architecture: Esri + Fabric Integration
16:26 Mapping Concepts Simplified
18:30 Spatial Analytics Across Microsoft Tools
22:10 Fabric Native Spatial Tools
23:24 GIS vs BI: Roles & Boundaries
24:15 Spatial Joins & Proximity Analysis
25:49 Heat Maps, Hotspots & Statistics
27:33 Spatiotemporal Analysis
30:15 Spatial Data Medallion Architecture
31:17 Getting Started with Spatial BI
36:24 Build Your Spatial Skills
38:48 Licensing & Access Options
41:30 Community & Learning Resources
45:04 Q&A
48:07 Fabric Data Days & Community Panel
58:52 Closing Remarks
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