22-25 April 2026 
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SQLBits 2026
My Real-Time Intelligence Journey: From Power BI Data Visualization to Streaming Data
This session shows what it takes for a Power BI professional to make the shift into Real-Time Intelligence. I share the lessons, challenges and mindset changes from moving to streaming data in Fabric, and give a clear, practical starting point for anyone ready to explore real-time reporting.
As a Power BI expert, I have always focused on data visualization and storytelling. Working with reports and dashboards, I aim to make data actionable and insightful for business users. But when I started exploring Real-Time Intelligence in Fabric, I had to rethink my approach. How does data in motion change the way we build reports? What challenges come with time-series data and high volume? And more importantly, how do I even get this data?
In this session, I will share my journey into Real-Time Intelligence, focusing on the transition from traditional Power BI reporting to working with streaming data. Expect practical insights, key lessons, and real-world considerations, including:
• Getting started with real-time data as a Power BI professional
• Challenges I faced shifting from static reports to live data streams
• What I would do differently if I started again
• The business impact: when real-time and time-series data helps, and when it doesn’t
• Practical tips for visualizing and working with streaming data in Fabric
This session is for Power BI users, analysts, and business professionals who want to understand how Real-Time Intelligence fits into their reporting strategy. If you're looking to move beyond traditional dashboards and explore the potential of real-time data, without getting lost in technical complexity, this session will give you a clear starting point.
In this session, I will share my journey into Real-Time Intelligence, focusing on the transition from traditional Power BI reporting to working with streaming data. Expect practical insights, key lessons, and real-world considerations, including:
• Getting started with real-time data as a Power BI professional
• Challenges I faced shifting from static reports to live data streams
• What I would do differently if I started again
• The business impact: when real-time and time-series data helps, and when it doesn’t
• Practical tips for visualizing and working with streaming data in Fabric
This session is for Power BI users, analysts, and business professionals who want to understand how Real-Time Intelligence fits into their reporting strategy. If you're looking to move beyond traditional dashboards and explore the potential of real-time data, without getting lost in technical complexity, this session will give you a clear starting point.