Azure in Action: Data, DevOps & Deployment Best Practices

### 🔷 Join Us for Azure in Action: Data, DevOps & Deployment Best Practices

We’re back with another Microsoft Azure User Group meetup in Vancouver — live and in person at Microsoft’s downtown gastown office!

Whether you’re into data platforms, infrastructure automation, or just trying to keep up with Azure’s ever-expanding toolbox, this evening is packed with insights, networking, and technical deep dives. We’ll cover everything from Microsoft Fabric to Infrastructure as Code with Bicep and Terraform — plus the latest updates from the Azure ecosystem.

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### 🕓 Schedule

📍 Location: Microsoft Office – 155 Water St, Vancouver
📅 Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

| Time | Agenda Item |
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| 5:30 PM | 🗣️ Networking |
| 6:00 PM | 🎤 Welcome + Introduction |
| 6:05 PM | 🔔 What’s New in Azure — July/August Highlights |
| 6:20 PM | 🧱 Microsoft Fabric Data Agents – Presented by Pouya Fattahi from Microsoft |
| 6:50 PM | 🛠️ Bicep or Terraform? Real-World Infrastructure on Azure – Matt Carolan |
| 7:20 PM | ⚡ Lightning Talks & Wrap-Up |
| 7:30 PM | 👋 Closing Remarks & Goodbyes |

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### 🧑‍💻 Who Should Attend

Cloud engineers, developers, DevOps pros, architects, and anyone working with Microsoft Azure, data services, or cloud infrastructure.

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### 🎟️ Free to Attend

Special thanks for support from Microsoft and our community sponsors.

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### ✨ Want to get more involved?

We're always looking for passionate speakers, helpful volunteers, and amazing sponsors to support our growing Azure community.
👉 Visit www.AzureCanada.ca to apply to speak, volunteer, or sponsor future events.