22-25 April 2026

Next-Level BI Development: AI-Driven Semantic Models in Power BI

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Discover how GitHub Copilot and the Power BI MCP server supercharge semantic model development. Learn AI-driven techniques to build, optimize, and govern models faster and smarter.

Session Details

Take your Power BI development to the next level by harnessing AI to build and optimize semantic models. This session explores how GitHub Copilot and the Power BI MCP server can accelerate model creation, improve DAX accuracy, and streamline governance. You’ll see practical demos of AI-assisted workflows—from adding tables and relationships to validating measures and translations—plus best practices for scaling in enterprise environments. Join us to learn how AI can transform your BI modeling process.

3 things you'll get out of this session

Understand and setup github copilot and the Power BI MCP server Apply AI-Driven workflows for the areas that will help you develop faster Implement strategies for quickly generating documentation