22-25 April 2026 
Warwick Rudd
sqlmastersconsulting.com.au/sql-server-blog
Warwick Rudd is a Data Platform MVP, Microsoft Certified Master – SQL Server 2008, Founder and Principal Consultant at SQL Masters Consulting. With 20+ years of experience beginning with the release of SQL Server 6.5, he has worked in both Australia and England from small start-ups to Multi-National Corporations. He is a frequent speaker at local SQL Server User Groups / Meetups & SQL Saturday events in Australia and New Zealand as well as many international in-person and remote presentations. When not playing with the SQL stack, Warwick likes to get away to the cold and spend time snowboarding.
Proposed Sessions for 2026
Azure SQL Database, a great alternative to SQL Server Express or Standard Edition
Learn how Azure SQL database is a great alternative for hosting your 3rd party applications.
Copilot to the Rescue -Simplifying DBA tasks in SSMS 22
With the Introduction of SQL Server 2025 and SSMS 22 we take you on a journey to simplify your day to day DBA tasks.
Intelligent Query Processing: From Insight to Impact
Intelligent Query Processing in 2025 is next level in your query tuning process. Join us in this session to see live demos of how Intelligent Query Processing fits into your environment and improves performance.