AI for BI

DPT09 Enhancing Power BI with Copilot

11/17/2026

4:15pm - 5:30pm

Level: Intermediate

Thomas LeBlanc

Business Intelligence Architect/MVP

Data on the Geaux

The integration of Copilot into Power BI development marks a step in learning Power BI development for data professionals. Copilot streamlines the data model and report-building process through intelligent suggestions, natural language query generation, and context-aware insights. Developers can now describe desired outcomes in plain English, and Copilot will generate DAX formulas, visuals, and even entire report structures. This enables developers to focus less on manual data wrangling and more on advancing Power BI skills.

Copilot fosters a more collaborative and intuitive development experience within Power BI. It assists in data modeling, ensures best practices in design, and provides real-time feedback that enhances the overall quality of models and reports. With the ability to learn from organizational semantic models and adapt to specific business contexts, Copilot becomes a powerful assistant in delivering data-driven insights. As organizations continue to embrace self-service analytics, Copilot acts as both a tutor and co-creator—bridging skill gaps and accelerating the journey from raw data to impactful storytelling.

You will learn:

  • How to use Copilot for visuals
  • How to use Copilot in PowerQuery to help transform files
  • About new data agents and the future of AI in semantic models