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FabFest 2026 has been and gone, and it was brilliant to see so many of you at Millennium Point in Birmingham.

We are already planning the next one. Follow the Birmingham Data Platform Group on Meetup to be first to hear when the date is announced.

Next FabFest: 2027, date to be confirmed

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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.

1 Free day
7 Speakers
100 Attendees
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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.

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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The team behind FabFest

Meet the founders!

Hollie

Hollie Whittles

Joe

Joe Billingham

Lewis

Lewis Prince

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