What we’re about
Fabric is a relatively new service from Microsoft that is creating a real buzz in the analytics and business intelligence community. Business users can get data from almost any source, visualise it and share their insights with Power BI, a platform we're all familiar with. Fabric has so many capabilities beyond this, and our aim is to showcase the full breadth of these through guest presentations.
We will be meeting in Bristol on the 3rd Thursday of each month, sessions will be held in the evening to allow you to unwind from a busy working day with like minded people. We will host a variety of events including talks from expert speakers and hands-on introductions.
Join us and help build a thriving community by sharing experiences between end users & industry experts.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- #MSFABRICBRISTOL - June 25 - Accessibility in Visualisation & Data GovernanceBJSS, Bristol
When: Thursday 19th June 2025
Time: arrive for 5:45pm with talks starting from 6pm start prompt.
Location:
BJSS,
90 Victoria St,
Redcliffe,
BS1 6DPComplimentary drinks & pizza provided by our hosts BJSS
Social drinks afterwards will be at Ye Shakespeare (50m away) for those interested.This #MSFABRICBRISTOL will feature Juliana Smith and Steph Calley
Session 1 - Ensuring Accessibility in Data Visualisation - Juliana Smith
Ensuring accessibility in data visualization is crucial, especially for the 350 million people worldwide affected by colour blindness. While ideal colour choices improve readability, branding constraints and common conventions, like RAG (red, amber, green) reporting, often limit inclusive design.
In this session, we’ll explore Power BI’s built-in accessibility features, WCAG guidelines, and practical techniques for selecting accessible colours. I’ll also showcase a solution that allows users to toggle between standard and accessible views, fostering inclusivity while maintaining design flexibility.
By prioritising accessibility in reporting, we create equitable experiences, strengthen collaboration, and drive innovation across diverse audiences.About Juliana
Juliana Smith is an award-winning IT Chartered Professional with over 15 years of experience transforming complex project data into clear, actionable insights. A recognised Power BI and UI design expert, she specialises in creating visually compelling and accessible dashboards that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions with confidence.Session 2 - Data Governance at the University of Bath: People, Process and (a little) Technology - Steph Calley
Never underestimate the value of a good Data Steward: they know all the things, so you don’t have to! An overview of culture and capability building at the University of Bath when making data governance a reality. Focusing on engaging people from the start, having clear, documented processes, and how to use technology to engage, not enrage.About Steph
Steph Calley BSc MBA (she/her) is the Head of Data Governance at the University of Bath. She supports a community of over 100 Data Stewards, runs a business glossary, acronym lookup, data quality issue log and provides data and information management training. She enables data quality improvements university-wide, focusing on student records, campus and staff data. She is also studying for a Doctorate in Higher Education Management, due to complete in 2030.We all look forward to seeing you there!!
