About us
Birmingham Microsoft Data Platform Group - Bringing the West Midlands Microsoft Data Platform Community together.
What?
Free training sessions covering Microsoft Power BI, Azure Synapse, SQL Server, and other Microsoft data related topics, presented by passionate users, MVPs, and you if you have something useful to share!
A virtual meeting is held on the first Thursday of every month @ 1 pm GMT/BST. It's a free-to-attend, informal gathering of like-minded people, with 1-2 speakers presenting an hour-long session including tips, techniques, and information on old, new, and upcoming technology.
The event is kindly sponsored by Purple Frog Systems and Power BI Sentinel
Where?
Anywhere!
All of our meetings are currently held virtually on Microsoft Teams.
We are looking to return to in-person, if you have access to a suitable venue in the centre of Birmingham please let us know!
When?
The first Thursday of every month @ 1pm GMT/BST.
(Note we are not holding a session in January).
Join our group to keep up-to-date with the latest meeting announcements!
Please take a moment to review our Code of Conduct, if you have any issues, please get in touch with any of the leadership team.
[Microsoft Data Platform Group Birmingham Code of Conduct (purplefrogsystems.com)](https://www.purplefrogsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Microsoft-Data-Platform-Group-Birmingham-Code-of-Conduct-v1.pdf)
Upcoming events
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SQL Server on AWS, what you need to know - John Martin
·OnlineOnlineMicrosoft Data Platform Group Birmingham
Thursday 1 October 2026 at 13:00 BST
Session Title: SQL Server on AWS, what you need to know
Speaker: John Martin
Session Abstract:
When thinking about running SQL Server in the cloud, most people default to Azure. But what about AWS? It might surprise you to find out that it’s a lot easier than you think.In this session I'll look at the key thinks you need to know when you look at whether AWS is the right place for your SQL Server workloads. Covering the different options, licencing, and deployment scenarios so that you'll have all the things you need to make an informed choice on whether AWS will work for you.
#### Additional notes
Agenda:
12.45 - 13:00 : Speaker Setup and Join
13:00 - 13:05 : Open Lobby to guests and Introductions
13:05 - 14:00 : SQL Server on AWS, what you need to know
Venue: Wherever you have access to a computer or smart device!
This session will be online only!Other Details:
*** Please note registration on MeetUp is required to gain access to the Teams link!***
Please contact us via email if you are having any issues joining, and we'll do everything we can to help.
Event Organiser Contact Details:
If you need any further details or have any requests for this or future Data Platform Group events, please get in touch.
Email: meetup@purplefrogsystems.com
X: @MSDataGroupBrum
BlueSky: @msdatagroupbrum.bsky.socialSponsors:
9 attendees
FabFest 2026
Millennium Point, Curzon St B4 7XG, Birmingham, GBFabFest is back for 2026!!!!
Join us in person in Birmingham on Thursday October 15th 2026
Fabfest is still FREE to attend but tickets are required so please register HERE!
(R.S.V,Ping here will not guarantee registration!)This is our 3rd year running Fabfest and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Get ready for a day filled with Microsoft Fabric, Artificial Intelligence, and fun at Millennium Point, Birmingham on Thursday 15th October starting at 9:00 AM!
🟢🔵6 Sessions with some of the biggest experts in the field!
🔵🟢Microsoft Fabric and AI clinics with industry experts!
🟢🔵An AMA session with the speakers!
🔵🟢Exhibitors on site to help with data, Power BI and career needs!
🟢🔵FREE lunch and refreshments!Agenda: Please visit the agenda page on our website for information
Please let us know if you have registered and can no longer attend as this frees up space for another attendee.
For more information, please visit our website!
Sponsors:
Purple Frog Systems
Power BI Sentinel
RP Analytics18 attendees
Past events
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