Azure SQL Bangalore User Group Meeting - June 2026

We're thrilled to announce the next Azure SQL Bangalore User Group meetup, happening on 13th June 2026! This meetup will be packed with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and a chance to connect with SQL enthusiasts from all backgrounds. Stay tuned as we finalize the agenda and session list – we’ll share the details soon.

Why Attend?
Joining our meetups offers a wealth of benefits:

• Learn from Experts: Hear about the latest Azure SQL developments, best practices, and innovative solutions directly from industry experts.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow SQL professionals, share experiences, and build valuable relationships within the SQL community.
• Career Growth: Gain knowledge that enhances your professional skill set and opens up new opportunities in the ever-evolving field of data and database management.

📅 Date: 13th June 2026 (Saturday)
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Microsoft Ferns Galaxy, Bellandur, Bangalore

8:15 – 9:00 AM 🛎️ Registration
9:00 – 9:20 AM 🎤 Keynote – Shilpi Mitra
9:25 – 10:05 AM 📚 Not Your Usual Index: Understanding DiskANN for Vector Search in SQL Server – Krithika Subramanian , Kulwant Singh , Priyansh Kimtee
10:10 – 10:55 AM 📚 Dynamic Data Masking and Regex, Fuzzy Matching & Beyond: The New T‑SQL in SQL Server 2025 – Madhumita Tripathy and Abhiman Tiwari
11:00 – 11:15 AM ☕ Hi-Tea
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM 🤖 The Future of AI in Microsoft Fabric: Data Agents and Beyond – Gaurav Agarwal
12:05 – 12:45 PM 📚 Dynamic ADF pipeline for mass data migration and Customer use case for Native JSON datatype - Vijay Kumar and Raghavendra Seshagiri
12:45 – 1:40 PM 🍽️ Lunch and Networking
1:45 – 2:00 PM ⚡ GenAI Vibe Coding vs Human Coding: Who Wins? – Pinal Dave
2:05 – 2:35 PM 🚀 SSMS 22 Unlocked: Features You’ve Been Waiting For – Neel Ball , Shilpi Mitra
2:40 – 3:10 PM 📚 New features and improvements in the SQL Server core engine – Sravani Saluru
3:15 – 3:45 PM 🚀 Ever wondered what happens inside SQL Server after a query is submitted?– Balmukund Lakhani
3:45 – 4:00 PM 🎉 Closing, Feedback & Photo Session – Core Team 📸

Whether you're a seasoned SQL professional or just starting your journey, this is a great opportunity to learn, share, and grow. Save the date and join us as we dive into the latest in Azure SQL and Fabric!