22-25 April 2026

Building a Unified Semantic Model - The 20-Minute Pattern

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

A fast, practical demonstration of how to build a unified semantic model that combines KPIs from multiple domain models - without building a mega model.

Session Details

Organizations often need a combined KPI view across several domain semantic models. Instead of building an unwieldy “mega model” or maintaining dashboards that duplicate logic, you can use a clean unified semantic model pattern.

This lightning session shows the core 20-minute approach for creating a unified model: which elements to import, how to reuse existing logic, how to keep domain models independent, and how to design for easy maintenance.

3 things you'll get out of this session

Understand the core structure of a unified semantic model Learn what to import—and what to avoid Minimize duplication while keeping models domain-aligned Apply a repeatable, lightweight pattern you can implement immediately Avoid the pitfalls of mega models and dashboard sprawl

Speakers

Just Blindbæk

justb.dk/blog