SQLBits 2024

JSON - a first class citizen in Azure SQL DB

In this session, you will learn new T-SQL features in Azure SQL Database and SQL Server. We’ll explore how Azure SQL DB treats JSON as a first-class data type, enabling seamless data exchange between applications and databases. Attendees will learn about the benefits of using JSON in Azure SQL DB, including its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. We’ll also demonstrate how to query JSON data using SQL, providing a powerful tool for data manipulation and retrieval. Join us to discover how JSON and Azure SQL DB can work together to enhance your data management capabilities. You will get a sneak peek to other upcoming key features and improvements around T-SQL string operations too!

In this session, you will learn new T-SQL features in Azure SQL Database and SQL Server. We’ll explore how Azure SQL DB treats JSON as a first-class data type, enabling seamless data exchange between applications and databases. Attendees will learn about the benefits of using JSON in Azure SQL DB, including its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. We’ll also demonstrate how to query JSON data using SQL, providing a powerful tool for data manipulation and retrieval. Join us to discover how JSON and Azure SQL DB can work together to enhance your data management capabilities. You will get a sneak peek to other upcoming key features and improvements around T-SQL string operations too!

Sanjay Mishra's previous sessions

Building AI ready applications

In this session, we’ll explore the development of AI-ready applications using Azure SQL DB, open-source platforms and Azure AI services. We’ll cover the principles of modern application design, delve into the vector capabilities that enhance application performance, and demonstrate how to interact with your data conversationally. This session is a must for those looking to leverage Azure for building intelligent, data-driven applications.

The Microsoft Data Leadership Panel

JSON - a first class citizen in Azure SQL DB

In this session, you will learn new T-SQL features in Azure SQL Database and SQL Server. We’ll explore how Azure SQL DB treats JSON as a first-class data type, enabling seamless data exchange between applications and databases. Attendees will learn about the benefits of using JSON in Azure SQL DB, including its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. We’ll also demonstrate how to query JSON data using SQL, providing a powerful tool for data manipulation and retrieval. Join us to discover how JSON and Azure SQL DB can work together to enhance your data management capabilities. You will get a sneak peek to other upcoming key features and improvements around T-SQL string operations too!

From the Classroom to the Boardroom – Azure SQL DB through Demos

Join us to learn about Azure SQL DB exciting features in form of demos, yes you heard it right, no slide only Demos.

The SQL Leadership Panel

Bring all your questions about the strategy and future of Microsoft SQL to the leadership team of Microsoft in a panel hosted by Bob Ward, Principal Architect at Microsoft

The Kingdom of AdventureWorks Calls for Aid

The Kingdom of Adventure works has been besieged by Monsters from the Cave of Despair – Can the able Party of Engineers save the Kingdom from the horrors of security attacks, degraded performance, stability and resiliency using the power of the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform? Come to see how they battle the foe with data and analytics, and what the Campaign holds for our trustworthy band of heroes!

Optimizing your Azure SQL Database workloads

In this session we will demonstrate a few workload patterns on Azure SQL Database and discuss how to identify and remove bottlenecks in order to scale those applications.

HADR for SQL Server on Linux

This session will cover High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions for SQL Server on Linux. What technology options are available and how to build a highly available database solution on Linux

Abhiman Tiwari's other proposed sessions for 2026

Beyond LIKE: Regex & Fuzzy Matching for Advanced Pattern Matching in Azure SQL & SQL Server 2025 - 2026

From FOR JSON to Native JSON: Build Faster Apps with Native JSON in SQL - 2026

Regex Deep Dive in SQL: From SQLCLR Assemblies to First‑Class T‑SQL - 2026

Top New T‑SQL Features in SQL Server 2025 Every Developer Should Know - 2026

Abhiman Tiwari's previous sessions

JSON - a first class citizen in Azure SQL DB

In this session, you will learn new T-SQL features in Azure SQL Database and SQL Server. We’ll explore how Azure SQL DB treats JSON as a first-class data type, enabling seamless data exchange between applications and databases. Attendees will learn about the benefits of using JSON in Azure SQL DB, including its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. We’ll also demonstrate how to query JSON data using SQL, providing a powerful tool for data manipulation and retrieval. Join us to discover how JSON and Azure SQL DB can work together to enhance your data management capabilities. You will get a sneak peek to other upcoming key features and improvements around T-SQL string operations too!