22-25 April 2026 Data Scientists Thrive at SQLBits
SQLBits gives data scientists the tools, techniques, and practical insight to build smarter models, deploy with confidence, and turn AI and analytics into real-world results.
Every year, data scientists come to SQLBits to sharpen their technical edge, connect experimentation to production, and stay ahead of rapid change across AI and analytics. Whether you’re building predictive models, working with LLMs, or deploying ML solutions into real-world systems, SQLBits helps you turn innovation into impact.
Common challenges for Data Scientists
Do any of the following sound familiar? You can find sessions at SQLBits to help you succeed with the following common workplace challenges:
- Models that work in notebooks but don’t make it into production? Learn practical MLOps patterns, deployment strategies, and platform integration approaches that close the gap between experimentation and delivery.
- Pressure to “use AI” without clarity on where it adds value? Explore real-world applications of LLMs, embeddings, RAG, and agentic workflows — with honest discussions about trade-offs and limitations.
- Managing data quality, feature engineering, and reproducibility? Understand how to design robust pipelines and workflows that scale beyond a single project.
- Choosing the right platform – Fabric, Databricks, cloud ML services, or hybrid approaches? See how others evaluate tooling decisions based on performance, cost, governance, and maintainability.
- Balancing innovation with business expectations and delivery timelines? Learn how to translate advanced analytics into measurable outcomes that stakeholders understand and support.
SQLBits gives data scientists the tools, techniques, and practical insight to build smarter models, deploy with confidence, and turn AI and analytics into real-world results.
Take a look at the 2026 sessions
Take a look at our 2026 sessions, filterable by technology, process, and other useful criteria to help you find the sessions you need, fast.
Or if you’re looking for further inspiration, our 2026 topics offer a broader view of what’s shaping the agenda. Each year, our topics help focus session submissions on the trends that matter most in the data industry right now. You can explore them here.
Relevant key speakers
SQLBits brings together the best speakers in the business – data scientists and AI practitioners who’ve built, deployed, and scaled real-world machine learning and AI solutions in production environments. You’ll hear from people facing the same pressure to turn experimentation into impact, sharing practical techniques, hard-won lessons, and approaches you can apply straight away.
SQLBits is highly interactive by design. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, work through practical issues, and leave with actionable insights and solutions you can apply immediately back in the office.
Network with people like you
Each year, SQLBits welcomes a rich and diverse mix of attendees from data practitioners to CDOs, creating an environment where perspectives are shared openly and learning is rooted in real-world experience. You’ll leave with insights and ideas you can apply immediately back in your role. You can expect:
- 300+ hours of expert-led content across SQL Server, AI, Fabric, and modern data platforms, delivered by 200+ world-class speakers
- Outstanding networking opportunities, with conversations that go beyond surface level
- Sessions designed for practical learning that sticks and supports real professional growth
- A deep commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and psychological safety, with thoughtful provisions including childcare and on-site counsellors