Accelerating the BI Development Lifecycle with AI

In the fast-paced world of data, the time-to-insight is the ultimate competitive advantage. However, traditional BI development often gets bogged down in complex DAX formulas, repetitive data cleaning, and iterative dashboard formatting. This session reveals how to harness the power of Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot to revolutionize your workflow and develop high-impact reports at record speed.

We will explore a practical AI-First development framework, moving from raw data to a production-ready dashboard in a fraction of the time. You will learn how to use natural language to generate complex calculations, leverage AI for automated data documentation, and utilize Copilot. We will discuss the critical importance of preparing your data model for AI to ensure accuracy and trust.

Key Takeaways:

AI-Driven Authoring: Master natural language prompts to generate DAX queries, explain existing code, and automate measures.
Rapid Prototyping: Use Copilot to instantly generate report layouts and narrative summaries, reducing the blank canvas struggle.
Workflow Optimization: Identify the top 5 manual tasks in your current BI process that can be delegated to AI today to boost your productivity.

AI-driven techniques to automate DAX creation and report layouts, slashing development time. Knowledge on how to structure and document semantic models to ensure AI generates accurate insights. A shift from manual report building to AI orchestration, focusing on high-value strategic analysis.