Beyond the Basics: Discovering Power BI’s Best-Kept Secrets
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Abstract: Power BI is packed with incredible features, but let’s be honest—how many of them do we actually use? Beyond the usual visuals and DAX formulas, there’s a whole world of lesser-known tools that can boost efficiency, enhance interactivity, and optimize performance. In this session, we’ll uncover some of Power BI’s hidden gems that can take your reporting game to the next level!
Who is it for?
This session is for Power BI developers, analysts, and business users who want to go beyond the basics and unlock features they might have overlooked. Use these features to level up or use them to know more about what else Power BI has to offer.
Session Takeaways:
1. Discover underutilized features that can simplify your workflow or enhance your reports/dashboards.
2. Learn how to improve navigation, performance, and interactivity in your reports.
3. Walk away with new tricks to make Power BI work smarter for you.
Speaker: Santhana Lakshmi Ponnurasan
Speaker Bio: Lakshmi is a Microsoft MVP (Data Platform) and a Certified Power BI Data Analyst, currently working in the Institutional Effectiveness department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is passionate about creating creative and innovative Power BI reports that not only make data pop but also provide actionable insights. She was a Finalist in the Microsoft Power BI DataViz World Championships 2025, showcasing her ability to combine technical expertise with storytelling. An engaging speaker, she frequently speaks about all things Power BI at user groups and conferences, and also shares tips and best practices on her Medium blog.
LinkedIn: (3) SanthanaLakshmi Ponnurasan | LinkedIn
Blog: Santhana Lakshmi .P – Medium
Agenda:
• 12:15-12:30pm: Sign-in & network
• 12:30-12:35 pm: Announcements & Intro
• 12:35-1:35pm: Presentation
• 1:35-2:00pm: Q&A, wrap-up
Location:
Online. You must register for the link
