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Whether you are a business user seeking insights or a technical professional who wants a deeper dive, we have you covered. Sign up below while seats are available.
Join us in Birmingham this October to get ahead of the Microsoft Fabric and AI game.
Date: Thursday 15th October 2026
Location: Millennium Point in Birmingham, UK
What is Fabfest?
Inspired by Birmingham’s city motto, ‘Forward,’ Joe, Lewis and Hollie, the hosts of the Birmingham Data Platform User Group, wanted to bring the data community in the area face-to-face again.
A chance to discuss and learn about how Microsoft Fabric is driving forward the Data and AI worlds for businesses.
About the day
What you will learn…
Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft Fabric is an integrated platform for data analytics, providing tools and services to manage, analyse and visualise data efficiently.
Data analytics
Learn how to effectively manage, govern and maintain your data analytics platforms.
Business insights
Gain valuable business insights to drive informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Explore our gallery
Two years strong, and going into our third
FabFest has sold out every year since it began, and 2026 marks our third year bringing the Birmingham data community together. Take a look back at the people, talks and moments that made the first two events what they were.
Our 2026 sponsors!
Introducing
A huge thank you to our 2026 FabFest sponsors, your support makes this event possible, and we deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment to the data community.
Purple Frog uses their expertise to help businesses use data more effectively to enhance and transform operations. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, they specialise in Power BI, Azure, Synapse Analytics, SQL Server, Data Lakes, Machine Learning and more. Purple Frog offers advice, consultancy, development and managed support services to ensure businesses get on the right track and maximise their potential.
RP Analytics works in the recruitment of BI, Analytics, Reporting and Data professionals across the Midlands. Liam is a leading expert in this space working with some of the most experienced in the industry. With a strong network across the marketplace and a deep understanding of the requirements of both candidates and companies, RP Analytics is uniquely placed in assisting businesses to find the skills they require.
Power BI Sentinel is a SaaS product that provides governance, auditing and disaster recovery for Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, including usage analytics, documentation, backups, enhanced lineage and more. Start your journey towards enhanced compliance, privacy and risk management with Power BI Sentinel.
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