22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2023
Azure Data Explorer - a Torch in the Dungeon of Observational Analytics
Join this session to learn what Azure Data Explorer (aka Kusto) is, see it in action and get a quick start in this great platform for observational analytics.
Azure Data Explorer, aka Kusto, is a hidden gem of Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform. Its origin came from the Power BI team, who wanted to run ad-hoc queries on the massive telemetry data stream produced by Power BI service. Over time it appeared there are many more internal and external customers looking the technology that would help ingest, store, and analyze ad-hoc large amounts of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. Come to this session to get an introduction to Kusto, understand what analytical scenarios Kusto can address, see it in action (demo, demo, demo...) and find out how you can learn Data Explorer for free.
Speakers
Pawel Potasinski's previous sessions
Synapse Q&A with PG
SQLBits' has brought members of the Azure Synapse Program Group to Wales to ask YOUR questions. Bring your questions for: Dedicated SQL Pools, Serverless SQL Pools, Spark Pools, Pipelines, Kusto and everything else Synapse related.
Power BI + Azure Synapse Analytics. All you need to start creating a unified analytics solution
Join this session to start your journey to unified analytics using Power BI and Azure Synapse Analytics.
Azure Data Explorer - a Torch in the Dungeon of Observational Analytics
Join this session to learn what Azure Data Explorer (aka Kusto) is, see it in action and get a quick start in this great platform for observational analytics.
What's New and Cool in Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Synapse Analytics is a unified platform for end-to-end analytics. Join this session to find out about recently announced updates to Azure Synapse and to see the new features in action and learn in which scenarios and how you can use them.
