PBIMCR presents ‘Premium to MS Fabric journey’ & ‘P&L semantic models in PBI‘

## Details

#PBIMCR September 2024 session

When: Thursday 26th September 2024
Time: arrive for 5:30pm onwards with talks starting from 6pm start prompt
Location: Slalom - Bloc | 17 Marble St | 12th Floor | Manchester | M2 3AW |
Session will not be streamed over MS Teams

September's PBIMCR will feature

Session 1
Title: Profit & Loss Semantic Models in Power BI

Abstract:
Profitability is a key metric; any profits can be distributed back to shareholders (owners) either directly or indirectly. A profit and loss (P&L) statement answers high level questions - such as “what was net profit last year?” - and summarises key revenue (i.e., product revenue) and expense (i.e., Research & Development) items. Unlike static reports, a P&L semantic model contains the detail; this allows end-users to ask questions such as “what was R&D spending broken down by a particular research project, fiscal period, or legal entity?.” A semantic model also allows end-users to consume information using copilot prompts, Power BI reports, or Pivot Tables and formulas in Excel.
In this session, we will go through:
Why you should build an income statement semantic model.
How to use an accelerator to speed up development.
The key questions you need to ask stakeholders.
The challenges in building a P&L income statement.

Speaker 2: David Mitchell (Microsoft)
Fabricating Your Move: A Tailored Path from Power BI Premium to Fabric

As Power BI evolves into Microsoft Fabric, transitioning from Premium to Fabric capacities unlocks new possibilities. In this session, discover a streamlined, automated solution using Semantic Link Labs that ensures a smooth migration, enhancing your analytics capabilities. We’ll explore key features, benefits, and demonstrate the process in action, equipping you with the tools to effortlessly embrace Fabric. Join us to learn how to future-proof your analytics environment with minimal effort and maximum efficiency.

David is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in Data & AI, mainly focusing on the following areas:
• Microsoft Fabric
• Power BI
• Azure DevOps / DataOps
• Azure SQL
David has worked in data and analytics since 2009 and previously worked at a Microsoft Gold Partner prior to joining Microsoft.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmitchell85/