22-25 April 2026 
Next-generation analytics in practice: Databricks and Microsoft Fabric
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
Two platforms, one mission: turning data into impact. Databricks, the lakehouse trailblazer, goes head‑to‑head with Microsoft Fabric, the all‑in‑one analytics engine redefining the Microsoft ecosystem. This session slices through the hype and compares how both platforms deliver on architecture, data management, ML, BI, governance, scalability, and cost. The core question: which platform truly fits your organization’s future?
Session Details
Two platforms, one goal: turning data into value. But the paths to achieving this goal could hardly be more different. Databricks, the pioneer of the lakehouse concept, meets Microsoft Fabric—the new all-in-one weapon from Redmond that promises to combine analytics, BI, and AI in a seamless experience. In this presentation, we take a critical look behind the marketing buzzwords and compare the architecture, data management, machine learning, and business intelligence of both platforms. What is hype, what is substance? Who scores higher in terms of governance, scalability, and costs? And above all: Which platform is right for which company?
3 things you'll get out of this session
The best platform is the one that fits your strategy — not the trend.
A look behind the marketing buzzwords.
See the look and feel.
Speakers
Alexander Klein's other proposed sessions for 2026
From Awareness to Action: Building Healthy Habits in an IT Lifestyle - 2026
5 minutes about generative AI for data engineers - 2026
