22-25 April 2026

SQL database in Fabric Scenarios and Solutions

Regular 50 minute session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

SQL database in Fabric is simple, autonomous, and optimized for AI - but what does that mean for you and your organization? In this session, discover how customers are using Fabric databases today, and how they can help you build innovative solutions in the age of AI, faster and easier than ever.

Session Details

SQL database in Fabric is simple, autonomous, and optimized for AI - but what does that mean for you and your organization? In this session, discover how customers are using Fabric databases today, and how they can help you build innovative solutions in the age of AI, faster and easier than ever.

3 things you'll get out of this session

• Understand how SQL database in Fabric is optimized for AI
• Discover real customer use cases for Fabric databases today
• Build innovative AI-era solutions faster and easier than ever

Speakers

Anna Hoffman

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