Real-Time Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric
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Microsoft Data Platform Group Birmingham
Thursday 5th November 2026 at 13:00 GMT
Session Title: Every Second Counts: Real-Time Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric
Speaker: James McGillivray
Session Abstract:
In life and death situations, every second counts. This session explores how Microsoft Fabric’s real-time capabilities can be applied to solve urgent, high-impact problems in the real world. Using the relatable scenario of emergency room triage in a state hospital, we’ll examine how streaming dataflows, event processing, and dynamic analytics can be used to surface critical insights instantly, helping frontline staff make faster, more informed decisions.
Rather than showcasing a finished solution, this talk focuses on the underlying architecture and tooling within Microsoft Fabric that enables developers and data professionals to build intelligent, responsive systems. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to design for real-time data ingestion, model streaming scenarios, and visualize live metrics in Power BI. Whether you're working in healthcare, logistics, finance, or public services, this session will inspire new ways to leverage Fabric for time-sensitive, data-driven decision-making.
#### Additional notes
Agenda:
12.45 - 13:00 : Speaker Setup and Join
13:00 - 13:05 : Open Lobby to guests and Introductions
13:05 - 14:00 : Every Second Counts: Real-Time Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric
Venue: Wherever you have access to a computer or smart device!
This session will be online only!
Other Details:
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