22-25 April 2026 
Justin Bird
Justin is a Data Consultant, STEM Ambassador and a Microsoft Certified Professional & Trainer. He organises Data Wales User Group and online conferences DataWeekender & Retro Data. He volunteers at a handful of other data community events. He's also a Friend of Redgate. A proud Welshman, loves his football, should have been a Jedi...
Justin Bird's Sessions
From manual deployments to automated pipelinesSQLBits 2026
Stop deploying databases manually! Learn how to build automated CI/CD pipelines for SQL Server using SQL Projects and Azure DevOps.
Getting good at gitSQLBits 2026
A beginner-friendly introduction to git covering essential concepts, commands, and workflows through practical database and Power BI development examples.
Running Code ClubsSQLBits 2026
Learn how to run successful Code Clubs! We'll share tips, project ideas, and insights from running general and neurodiverse coding clubs.
Setting up incremental refresh for Power BI datasetsSQLBits 2026
Optimise large Power BI datasets with incremental refresh. Learn setup, best practices, and how to handle deletions using Tabular Editor.
SQL database projects and the SDK-style project formatSQLBits 2026
Modernise your SQL Server development with SDK-style Database Projects. Learn the benefits, migration path, and tooling for this new project format.
How to Run Code Clubs for Neurodiverse ChildrenSQLBits 2024
Code Clubs offer an amazing opportunity to introduce our next generation to coding, with simple brightly colored drag-and-drop tooling to get them started, we are successfully inspiring many to join the tech industry.
In this session I want to talk you through my journey setting up a Code Club for neurodiverse children, what I found worked, and what doesn’t. I hope that from this session you will be inspired to follow the same path I have, using your amazing tech experience to empower some of the most vulnerable children, enabling them to become inspired not just by coding, but the tech industry itself.