What we’re about
Welcome to Seattle Data AI Security – Dallas Chapter!
We’re a nonprofit tech community bringing the momentum of Seattle’s 6,000+ member network to Dallas.
After the success of our Microsoft Fabric Tour – Seattle (600+ attendees, 150+ companies, senior Microsoft leaders), we’re launching in Dallas with the same energy and impact.
Our mission:
To make Data, AI, Cloud, and Security knowledge accessible for all — through zero-cost events, real connections, and hands-on learning.
Why join?
- Be part of Microsoft Fabric Tour – Dallas
- Learn from top enterprise speakers
- Network with professionals, startups & tech leaders
- Help build a trusted, high-impact Dallas tech community
Let’s shape what’s next — together.
Upcoming events (1)
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Microsoft Fabric Tour – Dallas 2025
Hosted by Seattle Data AI Security – Dallas Chapter
Join us for an action-packed Saturday as we explore the future of unified data, analytics, and AI with Microsoft Fabric. This is a free, full-day event with 500+ professionals expected to attend — including leaders from enterprises, startups, and the broader tech community.
Whether you're a data leader, architect, engineer, or decision-maker, you’ll walk away with practical insights, connections, and the inspiration to drive transformation in your organization.
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### What to Expect:
- Keynote by Microsoft Leadership
- Hands-on sessions, expert panels, and customer success stories
- Deep dives into Microsoft Fabric, AI, and Data Strategy
- Unmatched networking with 500+ data and AI professionals- CEOs, CTOs, VPs, Directors
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### 🗓️ Agenda Overview:
- 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration, Networking & Breakfast
- 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote: Karthik Ravindran
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM:
Topic: Unlock Insights with Copilot and Data Agents
Speaker: Ritesh Kapadia - 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM:
Topic: Accelerate Your Journey to AI Readiness by Consolidating Planning & Data Applications on Fabric
Speaker: Gopal Krishnamurthy - 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM:
Topic: Fabric Strategic Positioning
Speaker: Khaled Chowdhury - 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM:
- Lunch & Connections
- 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM:
Topic: From Data Chaos to Unified Power: The Story Behind Microsoft Fabric
Speakers: Swetha Mannepalli - 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM:
Topic: Powering Data with Diverse Voices: Women Leading the Fabric of Innovation
Panelists: Deepshikha Shekhawat, Priya Reddy, Swetha Mannepalli, Garima Gupta, Eyshika Agarwal - 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM:
Coffee & Collisions - 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM:
Room 1: Maximize efficiency in your data-driven projects by leveraging AI and Copilot technologies.
Speaker: Prashanth Atri
Room 2: Modernizing Your Power BI Architecture with Fabric: Essentials and Pitfalls to Know for Day One
Speaker: Tom Neal - 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM:
Room 1: Experience the Story of SQL and Microsoft Fabric
Speaker: Bob Ward
Room 2: Intro: Fabric Warehouse
Speaker: Kal Yella - 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM:
Room 1: From Complexity to Clarity: Powering Intelligent Data Understanding with Microsoft Fabric Data Agents
Speaker: Milan Parikh
Room 2: The Fabric Professional's AI Playbook: Skills, Models, and Survival Strategies
Speaker: Scott Ferguson - 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM:
Networking, Photos
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### Perks:
- Free Entry
- Breakfast, Lunch & Coffee Provided
- Giveaways + Swag
- Access to Microsoft Fabric experts & partner insights
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### Who Should Attend:
- Data Engineers, Architects, AI & Analytics Professionals
- CTOs, VPs, and Directors leading data-driven initiatives
- Anyone exploring Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or a modern data strategy
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📍 Location: University of Texas, Dallas
September 06th
🎟️ Registration: Free – but seats are filling fast. RSVP now to secure your spot.***
Powered by the 6,000+ strong Seattle Data AI community — now launching in Dallas.
Come for the knowledge, stay for the community. Let’s build the future of data together.
