22-25 April 2026

Valerie Junk

Hi there. I am Valerie Junk. I am passionate about creating insights from data and designing dashboards using Power BI. With my expertise in data analytics and visualization, I support companies in developing effective data-driven strategies that yield results and take the business to the next level. Microsoft Data Platform MVP

Proposed Sessions for 2026

Dashboard Design - The icing on the cake
 

This session walks through five practical steps to design clear, engaging and action-driven Power BI dashboards, explained through a simple baking analogy. You’ll learn how to apply core design principles, communicate insights clearly and format reports so users instantly understand what matters.

Get Creative with Power BI: Make these core visuals shine!
 

This session shows how to create clear, intuitive and action-driven Power BI reports using only core visuals. We focus on understanding your audience, improving visual clarity with DAX, and highlighting the information that truly matters for decision-making.

My Real-Time Intelligence Journey: From Power BI Data Visualization to Streaming Data
 

This session shows what it takes for a Power BI professional to make the shift into Real-Time Intelligence. I share the lessons, challenges and mindset changes from moving to streaming data in Fabric, and give a clear, practical starting point for anyone ready to explore real-time reporting.

Power BI - This is Not an Art Project
 

This session shifts the focus from designing “pretty” Power BI reports to creating clear, functional dashboards that actually help people make decisions. We look at end-user-first design, choosing visuals that add real value and keeping the data, not the decoration, at the center of every report.

Power BI Tables and Matrix Visuals: The Next Step
 

This session shows how to move beyond basic tables and matrix visuals in Power BI and turn them into visuals that actually support decisions. We focus on cleaner layouts, meaningful formatting, smart use of DAX, and knowing when a table helps your users, and when it does not.

Turning insights into action: The art of data communication
 

Learn how to design reports that matter and turn insights into action. This PreCon covers understanding your audience, creating impactful reports, and using storytelling and communication techniques to ensure long-term impact.

Data Literacy: Navigating Your Way to Data-Driven Success!
 

Data literacy is for everyone—from data enthusiasts to business leaders. It’s about ensuring everyone understands data and has access to the information they need. When everyone’s on board, the whole company benefits from diverse insights and better decisions. Join us to explore: - What data literacy really means and why it’s crucial. - How to make it work for your organization. - Engaging all skill levels in the data journey. - Key reasons why data literacy is essential.

A structured approach to (Power BI) report creation
 

Creating actionable Power BI reports involves more than just making dashboards look good. Reports should meet user needs, support decisions, and be actionable. This session presents a structured report design approach to help you achieve these consistently.