Portland Fabric User Group Virtual Meetup

Collect, Combine, and Transform Data using Power Query in Power BI and Excel

Join Gil Raviv, co-author of the 2nd edition of Collect, Combine, and Transform Data using Power Query in Power BI and Excel, for a hands-on and forward-looking session.

We will focus on three key areas:

1. What the book has to offer – Get an overview of the chapters, with practical takeaways you can apply immediately. You’ll see how each part of the book can help you prepare, combine, and transform data more effectively and boost your career.
2. Hands-on learning – Walk through three carefully selected exercises from the book, designed to sharpen your skills in solving real-world data preparation challenges.
3. Why this knowledge matters now – Understand why mastering Power Query is more important than ever in the era of Microsoft Fabric and AI. We’ll explore the opportunities this skillset opens up for organizations looking to streamline analytics, improve governance, and unlock more value from their data.

Whether you’re just getting started or already experienced with Power BI, you’ll leave this session with practical techniques and a clear vision of how Power Query skills can set you apart in today’s data landscape.