TFPUG Oct 2026 Event: FabCon Data Eng Updates, Osmos AI & Medallion Architecture
Please read the registration instructions very carefully to make sure you can attend the event: You must register on the event page: TFPUG Oct 2026 Event: FabCon Data Eng Updates, Osmos AI & Medallion Architecture | Microsoft Fabric Community Complete the mandatory registration form required by the event host: Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group Oct 2026 Event Registration Form (Please note that seating is limited and priority will be given only to attendees who complete this additional registration form) Register only if you are confident you can attend, as no-shows may prevent others from participating and result in wasted catering and event resources. Please arrive on time. We will begin promptly at 5:30 PM sharp and have a full agenda planned for the evening. We are excited to have our Oct 2026 event sponsored by Protiviti Canada and hosted at Robert Half Toronto Office. Join our learning session and live demo focused on Fabric Data Engineering, Osmos AI and Medallion Architecture, where youโll learn more about those topics. In this event we are privileged to have 2 main speakers and one demo from one of our user group community members. Agenda: 5:30 - Doors Open 5:45 - Welcome and Intro | Ashraf Ghonaim and Haniel Croitoru 6:00 - FabCon Data Engineering Updates and Osmos AI | Anuyogam Venkataraman 6:45 - Building Trusted Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: A Practical Guide to Medallion Architecture | Yashvardhan Vashistha 7:30 - Empowering Executive Decision-Making with Power BI Copilot | Sudhir Mehta 8:00 - Networking Snack 8:30 - Closing Anuyogam Venkataraman, Senior Program Manager - Microsoft | FabCon Data Engineering Updates and Osmos AI: A valuable session covering the latest FabCon Data Engineering updates and the innovative capabilities of Osmos AI. The discussion provided insights into emerging trends, new features, and practical applications that can help organizations enhance their data engineering strategies and accelerate AI-driven innovation. Yashvardhan Vashistha, Manager - Technology Consulting at Protiviti | Building Trusted Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: A Practical Guide to Medallion Architecture: Organizations often struggle with inconsistent data quality, duplicate transformations, and a lack of trust in reporting. Microsoft Fabric addresses these challenges through Medallion Architecture, a modern data design approach that organizes data into Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers. This presentation explores how raw source data is ingested into a Bronze Lakehouse, transformed and validated in the Silver layer, and ultimately modeled into business-ready Gold datasets that support reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives. Sudhir Mehta, Manager at Tredence, an active member of our user group community, demonstrates "Empowering Executive Decision-Making with Power BI Copilot." This session will showcase how Power BI Copilot transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights, enabling executives to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and make faster, more informed decisions through AI-powered analytics. Learn practical ways leaders can leverage Copilot to enhance strategic decision-making and drive better business outcomes. Looking forward to seeing you all there at 5:30 pm sharp. TFPUG Team Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | Microsoft Fabric Community Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | Meetup Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | LinkedInFirst Look at Microsoft Fabric
Join us for an exciting session as we dive into the world of Microsoft Fabric and explore its powerful capabilities. In this session, Mim, a seasoned expert in data engineering and analytics, will take you on a journey through the intricacies of building a full data pipeline using Microsoft Fabric. Throughout the demonstration, Mim will showcase how to leverage various cutting-edge technologies, including Python Notebook, OneLake Storage, and PowerBI Direct Lake Mode, to create a seamless and efficient data workflow. You'll get a firsthand look at how these tools can be integrated within Microsoft Fabric to enhance your data processing and analysis capabilities. In addition to the technical aspects, Mim will share valuable insights and observations on Fabric's pricing model. Understanding the financial implications of utilizing Microsoft Fabric is crucial for organizations aiming to optimize their resources and budget effectively. Mim will shed light on the different pricing structures, helping you make informed decisions when incorporating Fabric into your data ecosystem. Whether you're a data engineer, data scientist, or an analytics enthusiast, this session will provide you with a solid foundation in utilizing Microsoft Fabric for building efficient data pipelines. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and practical insights from an industry expert. ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฝ๐๐๐- ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค๐จ๐ค๐๐ฉ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ: Link ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ: https://bit.ly/32tGkif ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐ข ๐พ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐ก: https://t.me/PersianPBIUG ๐๐ค๐ช๐๐ช๐๐: https://bit.ly/3hk20RL Language: EnglishAn introduction to Microsoft Fabric, the new platform
Microsoft Fabric is an all-in-one analytics solution for enterprises that covers everything from data movement to data science, Real-Time Analytics, and business intelligence. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including data lake, data engineering, and data integration, all in one place. In this session, we will explore the capabilities of Microsoft Fabric and how it can meet your enterpriseโs analytics needs in one platform. We will learn about Microsoft Fabric, how it works, and identify how you can use it for your analytics needs. ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฝ๐๐๐- ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค๐จ๐ค๐๐ฉ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ: https://bit.ly/3IAg7xT ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ: https://bit.ly/32tGkif ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐ข ๐พ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐ก: https://t.me/PersianPBIUG ๐๐ค๐ช๐๐ช๐๐: https://bit.ly/3hk20RL Language: Persian - FarsiKick Off Toronto Fabric User Group First Event - Launch Party In Person ๐
Important update: To ensure your access to the party, there's one final step, please complete this registration form by the end of Monday, August 28th, midnight: Toronto Fabric User Group Event Registration Form (office.com) Afterward, the final attendee list will be sent to the CIBC Square building security to initiate QR code generation. This information is required by the CIBC Square building of MS Office, to send you a personalized QR access code via [email protected]. Remember to check your email, including your spam folder, on the event day for the QR code. This code is essential for the building entry so please donโt miss the deadline otherwise you unfortunately wonโt be able to get in. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get Ready to Celebrate: Join us for the Grand Kick-off Launch Party of the First-Ever Toronto Microsoft Fabric User Group Event in-person! Hello Fabulous MS Fabric Enthusiasts, You're Invited to the Spectacular Kick-off Launch Party of the First Toronto Fabric User Group Event in-person! The stage is set, the excitement is building, and the countdown has begun! We're thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for the electrifying launch of the Toronto MS Fabric User Group, and what better way to mark this momentous occasion than with an unforgettable learning and networking launch party! Prepare to be wowed as we bring together the MS Fabric Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Warehouse, BI and Analytics Specialists along with Microsoft Canada Fabric Team, MS Fabric Partners and MS Fabric Recruiters under one roof for the first time. The Toronto Microsoft Fabric User Group Launch Party promises to be an evening of networking, entertainment, and pure tech-infused fun! This is your chance to be part of history as we kick off the Toronto Microsoft Fabric User Group with a bang. Whether you're an expert, just started your learning journey or someone who loves to network, this event is tailor-made for you. RSVP now to secure your spot at the Toronto Microsoft Fabric User Group Kick-off Launch Party. Let's come together, celebrate, and make memories that will resonate in the tech world! The registration form to get the QR Access Code will be sent only to the first 50 RSVPs here by Aug 25th as the venue has a max capacity that we can't exceed. Kindly RSVP only if you are certain about your attendance, as space is limited, and we also aim to minimize food and beverage wastage. Your thoughtful response is greatly appreciated. Agenda 5:00 Doors open and networking 5:30 - 5:45 Welcome and Introduction โ Ashraf Ghonaim, TFUG Leader 5:45 - 6:00 Keynote: Analytics in the Era of AI โ Ahmed Adel, Director of Data, Apps & AI Cloud Solution Architecture at Microsoft Canada 6:00 โ 6:45 Microsoft Fabric Deep Dive โ David Ma, Data Platform Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Canada 6:45 โ 7:00 Fabric Event Streams Demo โ Simon Nuss, Vice President of Data & Analytics at Hitachi Solutions Canada 7:00 โ 7:15 Job Opportunities Exchange - All 7:15 โ 7:45 Closing Remark and Networking Spread the word, rally your friends, and let's paint the town Fabric, the Microsoft way! Stay connected and catch all the latest updates by following us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/toronto-fabric-user-group See you at the party!๐ฅณ Toronto Fabric User Group TeamTFUG Oct event: Fabric Overview + Data Activator Demo
Update: You must fill the registration form (if you haven't already done) by Tue Oct 10 noon: https://forms.office.com/r/UkEb3bMY6E to get the QR Access code that will be sent to your email directly. Hello our fabulous TFUG enthusiasts, We are happy to have our Oct in-person event. To attend this event, you need to register in this event page and must fill the registration form by Tue Oct 10 noon: https://forms.office.com/r/UkEb3bMY6E to get the QR Access code that will be sent to your email directly. We will accept the first 60 RSVPs only as the venue has a max capacity that we can't exceed. Kindly RSVP only if you are certain about your attendance, as space is limited, and we also aim to minimize food and beverage wastage. Your thoughtful response is greatly appreciated. Agenda 5:00 Doors open and networking 5:30 - 5:45 Welcome and Introduction โ Ashraf Ghonaim, TFUG Leader 5:45 - 6:30 Fabric Overview โ Vengatesh Parasuraman, Sr. Program Manager at Microsoft Fabric CAT 6:30 โ 7:15 Data Activator Demo โ Simon Nuss, Vice President of Data & Analytics at Hitachi Solutions Canada 7:15 โ 7:30 Job Opportunities Exchange - All 7:30 โ 8:00 Closing Remark and Networking We would like to thank Hitachi Solutions Canada for sponsoring this event and Microsoft Canada for hosting it. As we are celebrating our new membership milestone of 100 members and 225 followers on our LinkedIn page milestone, we are happy to announce extending our presence to meetup.com as part of the Global AI Community 40 user groups across 20 countries. Thank you all for being part of this amazing community. Here's to the next 100 members and beyond! Looking forward to seeing you in another awesome event. To join our user group and participate in our future events, please register at: Toronto Fabric User Group | Microsoft Fabric Community Toronto Fabric User Group | Meetup Toronto Fabric User Group | LinkedIn
Introduction to Microsoft Fabric with James Serra | Calgary Fabric User Group
Join us on February 6, 2024, at 12:00 pm MST for a Live Stream Event via Microsoft Teams! The purpose of this group is to discuss and keep up with the ever-shifting landscape of the Microsoft Fabric Experience. Agenda 12:00 pm โ 12:05 pm โ Networking & Welcome 12:05 pm โ 12:55 pm โ An Introduction to Microsoft Fabric | James Serra 12:55 pm โ 1:00 pm โ Q&A & Meeting Close Presentation Description Microsoft Fabric is the next version of Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Explorer, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI. It brings all of these capabilities together into a single unified analytics platform that goes from the data lake to the business user in a SaaS-like environment. Therefore, the vision of Fabric is to be a one-stop shop for all the analytical needs for every enterprise and one platform for everyone from a citizen developer to a data engineer. Fabric will cover the complete spectrum of services including data movement, data lake, data engineering, data integration and data science, observational analytics, and business intelligence. With Fabric, there is no need to stitch together different services from multiple vendors. Instead, the customer enjoys end-to-end, highly integrated, single offering that is easy to understand, onboard, create and operate. Register HereTFUG Feb 2024 Event: Fabric Updates and Roadmap
Happy belated New year, Toronto fabricators! We are so excited to be back again after some time off during December and January and kick off 2024 by having our first monthly event this year. This month, we are so delighted to be sponsored and hosted by Nigel Frank international, the global leader in Microsoft recruitment on their office at 5 pm on Thu Feb 29th, 2024, at Suite 200, 70 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1M1, Canada. Agenda: 5:00 - 5:15 Welcome and Introductions โ Ashraf Ghonaim and Ellie Lawrence NFI VP- Microsoft Cloud 5:15 - 6:15 Fabric updates and roadmap - Owais Hashimi, Microsoft Principal Global Black Belt 6:25 - 7:00 Nigel Frank Careers & Fabric Insights - Ellie Lawrence NFI VP- Microsoft Cloud 7:00 - 7:20 Open forum Q&A and job opportunities exchange 7:20 - 8:00 Food, Drink and Networking RSVP now to secure your spot at this event page by the end of Tue Feb 27th. Kindly RSVP only if you are certain about your attendance, as space is limited, and we also aim to minimize food and beverage wastage. Your thoughtful response is greatly appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you all at our first fun event in 2024. Regards, Toronto Fabric User Group | Meetup Toronto Fabric User Group | LinkedIn
Driving Actions and Alerts with Data Activator | Calgary Fabric User Group
Agenda 12:00 pm โ 12:05 pm โ Networking & Welcome 12:05 pm โ 12:55 pm โ Driving Actions and Alerts with Data Activator | Tessa Hurr and Rony Thomas 12:55 pm โ 1:00 pm โ Q&A & Meeting Close Presentation Description Join this session to learn more about how you can take insights to action with Data Activator, a no-code tool for automatically taking actions when patterns or conditions are detected in changing data. By the end of this session, youโll get an introductory overview of the product, discover how Data Activator applies to your business goals, and will have the opportunity to chat further with members of the product team.Fabric Community Conference - Las Vegas (Mar 26-28, 2024)
The First Annual Microsoft Fabric Community Conference Join us at the first annual Microsoft Fabric Community Conference and see first-hand how Microsoft Fabric and the rest of the data and AI products at Microsoft can help your organization prepare for the era of AI. Youโll hear from leading Microsoft and community experts from around the world and get hands on experiences with the latest features from Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Databases, Azure AI, Microsoft Purview, and more. Register today to immerse yourself in the future of data and AI and connect with thousands of data innovators like yourself eager to share their insights. To register at https://www.fabricconf.com, use the discount code MSCUST to save!TFUG Apr 2024 Event - Fabric Real Time Analytics and ML
Hello Torontonian Fabricators, We are happy to announce our Apr 2024 event to be on Tue Apr 30 at 5:00 pm hosted and sponsored by Avanade: 200 Wellington St W, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C7. Please make sure you register at the event page and also fill the registration form required by the event host: https://forms.office.com/r/MXXfDGWGwu Agenda: 5:00 Doors open 5:15 - 5:30 Welcome and Introduction by Ashraf Ghonaim 5:30 โ 6:30 Crafting Fabric IoT Real-Time Analytics by Simon Nuss, Principal Program Manager, Fabric CAT at Microsoft 6:30 โ 6:45 Short break 6:45 โ 7:15 Developing and Visualizing Supervised Classification Machine Learning Models in Fabric by Prajna Dash, Technical lead โ Advanced Analytics at Avanade 7:15 โ 7:30 Job Opportunities Exchange 7:30 โ 8:00 Networking Dinner Looking forward to seeing you all there. TFUG Team Toronto Fabric User Group - Microsoft Fabric Community Toronto Fabric User Group | Meetup Toronto Fabric User Group | LinkedIn
