

About us
Microsoft Fabric User Group Austria: Fabric, Power BI and more!
A community for anyone working with Microsoft’s data tools, including Fabric, Power BI, and related services in the Azure ecosystem. Share your knowledge, discuss new features, and connect with others using the Microsoft Data Platform in Austria. All experience levels welcome!
Join us on LinkedIn to share general questions, tips and tricks. You can also find the photos and slides of our previous Meetups there.
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Code of Conduct
Our user group is a community built on learning, sharing, and mutual respect. We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone, regardless of background, experience level, or role.
By participating in our events, online spaces, or discussions, you agree to follow this Code of Conduct.
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1. Be respectful and inclusive
Treat all participants with respect and professionalism.
- Be considerate, welcoming, and supportive
- Value different viewpoints, backgrounds, and experience levels
- Use inclusive language and engage in constructive discussion
Harassment, discrimination, or exclusionary behavior of any kind is not tolerated.
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2. Keep discussions relevant and constructive
Our events and discussions focus on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, the Microsoft data platform, and related analytics and data technologies.
- Stay on topic during sessions and discussions
- Ask questions and share opinions in a constructive manner
- Respect speakers’ time and differing technical approaches
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3. Knowledge sharing over promotion
This community exists to exchange knowledge and real-world experience.
- Talks and discussions should prioritize learning and insight
- Sales pitches, lead generation, or excessive self-promotion are not permitted
- Vendor or product mentions should be educational and transparent
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4. Zero tolerance for harassment
The following behavior is not acceptable at any community event or online space:
- Harassment, intimidation, or personal attacks
- Discriminatory or derogatory comments based on gender, identity, ethnicity, religion, disability, or experience level
- Disruptive behavior during talks or discussions
- Unwelcome sexual attention or inappropriate language
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5. Community-first mindset
This is an Austria-wide community with hybrid, remote and in-person events in Vienna, Graz, and Linz.
- Respect both in-person and remote participants
- Support speakers, organizers, and volunteers
- Help foster a friendly and collaborative atmosphere
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6. Reporting and issue resolution
If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct:
- Contact the group leader or co-leader directly, or
- Reach out privately via the official Meetup or community channels
All reports will be handled discreetly and respectfully.
Organizers may take appropriate action, including warnings or removal from events and banning via the Meetup Platform, to protect the community.
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7. Photos and recordings at events
Our events may be photographed or recorded for community, documentation, or promotional purposes (for example on Meetup, social media, or community platforms).
By attending an event, you acknowledge that photos or videos may be taken.
If you do not wish to appear in photos or recordings, please let one of the organizers know during the event. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Upcoming events
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Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Meetup | Meetup #6 | Graz Edition
·Hybridadesso Austria | Graz, Waagner-Biro-Straße 124 | 3. Etage, 8020 Graz, Graz, AT# MICROSOFT FABRIC USER GROUP AUSTRIA
Sechstes Meetup | 19. März 2026 | ab 18:00 Uhr (vor Ort) / 19:00 Uhr (remote)📍 adesso Austria, Graz
🍴 Snacks & Drinks
🖥️ Hybrid
💬 Sessions: EnglischWir freuen uns, euch zum sechsten Meetup der Microsoft Fabric User Group Austria einzuladen. Unsere Community trifft sich monatlich und rotiert dabei zwischen Wien, Graz und Linz.
Diesmal sind wir bei adesso Austria in Graz zu Gast.
AGENDA
18:00 – Ankommen · Leute kennenlernen · Snacks & Drinks genießen
18:45 – Begrüßung · Fabric, Power BI & Community News
19:00 – Mastering Power BI Model Types - Import, DirectQuery, or Composite? | Gregor Prohaska, COSMO CONSULT (englisch)
20:00 – Offene Runde · Fragen, Austausch & gemütlicher AusklangABSTRACT
Mastering Power BI Model Types - Import, DirectQuery, or Composite? - Gregor Prohaska
Whenever you start a new Power BI project, you must choose the right model type — a decision that shapes all the work that follows.
This session explores the world of Power BI model types, focusing on the differences between Import, DirectQuery, and Composite models. We examine the limitations, advantages, and requirements of each model to provide a clear decision guideline for when to use each one.
This session aims Power BI developers, data analysts, BI architects, and anyone interested in maximizing the efficiency and flexibility of their Power BI solutions.
By the end of this session, atttendees will
- know the main differences between Import, DirectQuery and Composit models
- be able to choose (wisely) the right model for a given task
- understand the impact on report design, user experience and governance
If you want to avoid classic model type mishaps, this session is for you. Make your users (and database admins) happy and choose wisely!
31 attendees
Past events
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