Microsoft Data Platform Group - Bringing the West Midlands Microsoft data platform community together.
WHAT?
We normally hold meetings every other month, usually on a Thursday after work in the centre of Birmingham. It's an informal gathering of like minded people, with a couple of speakers presenting hour long sessions including tips, techniques and information on old, new and upcoming technology.
We like to get a mixture of world leading speakers as well as providing an opportunity for our members to present. We tailor the speakers and sessions to your requests so if you have any specific topics that you want to go through, then come along and let us know. Each meetup consists of two speakers presenting topics for an hour each, with a break in the middle for some food and networking.
We're part of the UK SQL Server community and an official PASS chapter (the Professional Association for SQL Server) covering the Midlands in the UK.
Kindly sponsored by RP Analytics (https://www.rattrayparkin.com/divisions/business-intelligence.aspx) Ricoh Digital Services, and Purple Frog Systems (https://www.PurpleFrogSystems.com)
WHERE?
We're delighted to have a new venue sponsor; Ricoh, who are kindly providing their offices. thanks Ricoh!
Ricoh Digital Services, 54 Hagley Rd, Birmingham, B16 8PE
Google Map of Ricoh location (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Ricoh+Digital+Services/@52.4716842,-1.9264494,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4870bcf1134e78f9:0xf73505c26be365ff!8m2!3d52.471681!4d-1.9242554)
There's no parking on site, but there is a car park at Broadway Plaza (https://broadway-plaza.co.uk/Parking) down the road.
WHEN?
The 2nd or 3rd Thursday of the month.
Door open at 6:15pm to meet and greet.
The first session starts at 6:30pm, second session finishes at 9pm with a break for refreshments in between.
ANYTHING ELSE?
Dress code: Casual
Size: Usually between 20 and 30 people
