Name: What's New in SSMS 22?
Start: 2026-09-08T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-08T13:00:00-04:00

Whether you're always running the latest version of SSMS or are a few releases behind, there's never been a more exciting time to be an SSMS user. The SQL Server Management Studio team has been shipping updates at an unprecedented pace, and there's always something new to discover.

Join me for a tour of what's new in SSMS, what we've shipped recently, and where we're headed next. We'll cover both the core SSMS experience and GitHub Copilot in SSMS, including demos of key features and enhancements. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and maybe even help answer a few questions of my own!

Deborah Melkin

Tracy Boggiano

Kristina Mishra

Data Platform WIT

Azure Data Tech Groups

Azure Data Platform

Technology

Database Professionals

SQL Server

Women in Technology

Business Intelligence

Database Development

Computer Programming

Microsoft Azure

Data Science

SQL Azure

Advanced SQL Server

Big Data

Makena is a Product Manager on the SQL Experiences team with a focus on all things SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and GitHub Copilot in SSMS. She is passionate about design, creating fantastic user experiences, and accessibility. Her previous experience includes user-experience focused growth product management and accessibility program management at Zillow. When she's not working, you can find her hitting the trails near her home in the PNW, testing out a new recipe, or traveling the globe with her husband.

Makena Barickman