The data landscape has transformed dramatically, and we're witnessing an unprecedented convergence of artificial intelligence, cloud-native architectures, and unified analytics platforms. At the heart of this revolution lies the Microsoft Data Platform—now a comprehensive ecosystem that spans everything from traditional databases to cutting-edge AI-powered analytics.

Whether you're diving deep into the latest SQL Server 2025 capabilities, exploring the rapidly evolving Microsoft Fabric ecosystem, or harnessing the power of AI through Azure OpenAI Service integrations, the modern data professional needs to navigate an increasingly sophisticated toolkit.

Perhaps you're focused on optimizing performance in hybrid cloud environments, mastering real-time analytics with Microsoft Fabric's unified Lakehouse architecture, or implementing responsible AI governance across your data estate. Maybe you're curious about the latest Power BI innovations, including natural language querying and automated insights, or you want to understand how Copilot is transforming data workflows across the platform.

Your interests might encompass Azure SQL Database for operational data, Fabric data warehouses for analytics, Microsoft Purview for comprehensive data governance, or the game-changing capabilities of Azure Cosmos DB for globally distributed applications. Perhaps you're ready to explore how vector databases, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and agentic AI patterns are reshaping data architecture, or how to implement REST and GraphQL Database Endpoints with Data API Builder.

Whether you identify as a database administrator embracing cloud-first strategies, a data engineer building modern data platforms, an analytics professional leveraging AI-assisted insights, or a developer integrating intelligent applications with robust data foundations, Data Platform Live! brings you a community of peers and experts ready to share the latest innovations.

This year's content reflects the industry's shift toward AI-first data platforms, with sessions covering everything from Using Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio to implementing enterprise-grade vector search capabilities. We've carefully curated presentations from the most respected independent experts in the Microsoft data ecosystem—practitioners who are actively solving the challenges you face every day.

The event's co-location within Live! 360 Tech Con creates unique cross-pollination opportunities, allowing you to explore how modern data platforms integrate with cloud-native development, DevOps practices, and emerging technologies like Dev Containers and Azure AI Agent Service—all critical components of today's digital transformation initiatives.

Whether your goal is to master specific technologies or gain strategic insights for architecting next-generation data solutions, Data Platform Live! 2025 offers the depth and breadth you need to stay ahead of the curve.

We're excited to welcome you to what promises to be our most forward-looking conference yet.

See you in Orlando this November!

Andrew Brust Conference Co-Chair, Data Platform Live! 

Thomas LaRock Conference Co-Chair, Data Platform Live!