Microsoft Fabric Blog announces SQLCon, a new conference for database professionals, with a focus on the latest advancements in SQL Server, Azure SQL, Fabric, AI, and security.

Announcing SQLCon: The Microsoft SQL Community Conference

The SQL ecosystem is expanding rapidly through innovations in SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Microsoft Fabric. SQLCon is a dedicated conference for database professionals—including developers, database engineers, and administrators—to learn and engage deeply with these technologies.

Major Themes at SQLCon

  • AI-Ready Databases: Explore SQL Server 2025 and Azure SQL’s capabilities, featuring enterprise-grade vector database features, semantic search with DiskANN indexing, and extensible AI model management supporting models such as Azure OpenAI and Ollama.
  • Copilot Integration: Discover how Copilot enhances SQL workflows with AI-powered T-SQL generation and troubleshooting in Azure SQL Database, and real-time coding suggestions via GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio 22 preview.
  • Modern Developer Features: Deep dive into new developer capabilities—including native JSON data type, regular expressions, REST API support, and Change Event Streaming—bridging SQL with contemporary development platforms.
  • SQL in Fabric Integration: Learn about seamless data deployment in Microsoft Fabric with SQL Database, GraphQL APIs, database mirroring, CI/CD, and real-time analytics, connecting SQL Server (2016-2025) and Azure SQL for hybrid workflows.
  • Hybrid Data Management: Understand hybrid management using SQL Server enabled by Azure Arc, providing unified monitoring, automated updates, high availability, DR, secure backups, and modern cloud features for on-premises databases.
  • Security and Identity: Sessions will cover advanced security features—such as database encryption, managed identities with Microsoft Entra, and data protection best practices—across SQL and Fabric.

Learning Opportunities

  • 50+ deep-dive technical sessions
  • 4 full-day hands-on workshops
  • Extensive FabCon access for real-time intelligence, analytics, and AI integration
  • Keynotes covering SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Fabric roadmaps
  • Troubleshooting, architecting hybrid solutions, and performance analysis

How to Participate

  • Call for Content closes November 20th
  • Early access registration available through November 14th with code SQLCMTY200 for $200 off
  • Register Here

SQLCon unites the SQL community, driving innovation and collaboration across Microsoft’s data and AI stack. Join to learn directly from the teams shaping the future of databases.

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