PBIMCR x Data Decoded - sponsored by Tugger

Calling all Power BI & Data enthusiasts

We've been invited to run a special User Group event at Data Decoded conference at Manchester Central

• Enjoy thought-provoking PBI talks and demos from industry experts and peers.

Date and Location:
📅 Date: 21st October 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Manchester Central Convention Complex, Petersfield, M2 3GX
We are in the Data Governance, Risk & Compliance Theatre

October's PBIMCR x DataDecoded event will feature 3 lightening talks

Talk 1:
Matt Bromilow -
No More Defaults: AI Workflows for Unique Power BI Visuals

This session is about using AI to build and implement custom visuals that serve real business needs. We’ll walk through a proven developer workflow coding and deploying a Power BI custom visual step by step with AI support. Along the way you’ll see how AI can speed up development, standardise the process, and make building visuals more accessible. Attendees will get a boilerplate to kickstart their own projects, and there will be live interaction as we bring a custom visual to life together.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bromilow-9214b131b/

Talk 2:
Chris & Craig Morrall co-founders from Tugger
Tugger is the only end-to-end provider built specifically for Power BI, helping developers and teams streamline the process of turning raw data into meaningful reporting. We specialise in making connections to platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, and HubSpot simple and reliable, without the need for ongoing custom API development or manual data prep.
With Tugger, the heavy lifting around extracting and organising data is handled for you. Our built-in data warehousing ensures that the data is centralised and structured in a way that’s ready to use in Power BI, so you can focus on creating dashboards and delivering insights rather than troubleshooting connections or managing refresh cycles.
Security and compliance are at the heart of our approach. Tugger is built with enterprise-level security, so you can be confident that data pipelines are robust, protected, and compliant with industry standards.
By combining seamless data integration, built-in warehousing, and enterprise-grade security, Tugger gives Power BI developers a trusted foundation to build powerful, scalable reporting solutions for their organisations.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuggerapp/

Talk 3:
Johnny Winter - The Importance of Community and Networking
Being part of the data community has opened doors, created opportunities, and shaped Johnny’s career in ways he couldn’t have imagined. In this session, Johnny will share how networking and community involvement have helped him grow as a data professional, from building connections and finding mentors, to staying ahead of industry trends and boosting his professional profile.

**To attend, you must sign up for free Data Decoded tickets and register on Meetup to join the community.**

Enjoy food, drinks, and plenty of networking with data community afterwards at
The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastime bar, 2 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5WQ (which is a 5 minute walk away)