22-25 April 2026

Power BI Azure Map in 20 minutes

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Are you ready to unlock the power of geospatial analytics in Power BI? In this fast-paced, hands-on session, we’ll show you how to create stunning, dynamic map visualizations using Azure Maps—all in just 20 minutes! We’ll start by connecting Power BI to a real-world data source hosted on GitHub, giving you a practical example of how to integrate external datasets seamlessly. Next, we’ll build an initial visualization to explore the data and uncover insights. But that’s just the beginning. You’ll learn how to create dynamic references for three levels of administrative layers—such as country, region, and city—so your map can adapt intelligently to user interactions. Finally, we’ll bring it all together with a fully dynamic presentation that responds to filters and selections, delivering an interactive experience your audience will love. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Power BI user, this session will give you practical tips and techniques to elevate your dashboards with location intelligence. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to combine Power BI and Azure Maps for powerful, data-driven storytelling. Reserve your spot and join us for this quick, impactful session!

Session Details

Are you ready to unlock the power of geospatial analytics in Power BI? In this fast-paced, hands-on session, we’ll show you how to create stunning, dynamic map visualizations using Azure Maps—all in just 20 minutes!
We’ll start by connecting Power BI to a real-world data source hosted on GitHub, giving you a practical example of how to integrate external datasets seamlessly. Next, we’ll build an initial visualization to explore the data and uncover insights.
But that’s just the beginning. You’ll learn how to create dynamic references for three levels of administrative layers—such as country, region, and city—so your map can adapt intelligently to user interactions. Finally, we’ll bring it all together with a fully dynamic presentation that responds to filters and selections, delivering an interactive experience your audience will love.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Power BI user, this session will give you practical tips and techniques to elevate your dashboards with location intelligence. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to combine Power BI and Azure Maps for powerful, data-driven storytelling.
Reserve your spot and join us for this quick, impactful session!

3 things you'll get out of this session

Here you'll learn: Where to download map data? What methods to avoid? What options to consider for large data sets?