There is a lot of hype around data mesh as an alternative to monolithic data lakes, but what exactly is data mesh and what value does it provide? In this session we will introduce you to the data mesh concept, use cases and practical implementation challenges and considerations. Using real-world examples, we will describe the use cases and benefits, technical design patterns, technology enablers and challenges. Please note, this session will refer to Azure cloud services. Prior knowledge of data mesh is not required.