Introducing SQLCon Europe, part of the European Microsoft Fabric + SQL Community Conference taking place on Sep 28 – 01 Oct 2026, CCIB Barcelona, Spain.
The European Microsoft Fabric + SQL Community Conference is a dedicated event for database professionals wholive and breathe Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL.
SQLCon Europe, co-located with FabCon, serves as the central hub for learning, networking, and discovering breakthrough solutions across the entire Microsoft data ecosystem.
Whether you’re a database administrator maintaining cloud-scale databases, a database developer pushing code to power your company’s front-end AI applications, or an IT leader implementing enterprise-level data solutions, SQLCon Europe is the place for you.
SQLCon Europe features 20+ breakout sessions and two dedicated workshops, taking you on deep dives into SQLServer, Azure SQL, SQL in Fabric, SQL tools, AI apps with SQL, and much more cutting-edge content to help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to unlock the power of data in the age of AI.
SQLCon Europe is a unique opportunity to build your network and connect with the larger data community of peers, influencers, and other experts.
Check out some of the dedicated Microsoft SQL content below.
SQLCon Workshops
Modernizing Your SQL Estate: From SQL Server to Azure SQL and Fabric for AI-Ready Applications
This workshop emphasizes practical decision making over theory. You will learn when to use Azure SQL Managed Instance, Hyperscale, or SQL database in Fabric, how to modernize incrementally, and how to prepare your SQL data estate for AI. You will leave with a clear, actionable framework that you can apply in your own environment, whether you are modernizing legacy systems, building AI powered applications, or planning the next stage of your SQL journey.
Modernizing Your SQL Estate: From SQL Server to Azure SQL and Fabric for AI-Ready Applications
This workshop emphasizes practical decision making over theory. You will learn when to use Azure SQL Managed Instance, Hyperscale, or SQL database in Fabric, how to modernize incrementally, and how to prepare your SQL data estate for AI. You will leave with a clear, actionable framework that you can apply in your own environment, whether you are modernizing legacy systems, building AI powered applications, or planning the next stage of your SQL journey.
Early Bird Sale Now On
The Early Bird Sale allows you to save €400 on your conference ticket.
Looking to bring 3 or more? Then be sure to avail of our team discounts:
- Book 3-5 tickets and save €220 per ticket
- Book 6+ tickets and save €250 per ticket.
- Team Discounts automatically apply on checkout
SQLCon Sessions
CORENOTE: The Roadmap for Microsoft SQL: Ground to Cloud to Fabric
Business Decision Maker / Data Engineer / Data Scientist / Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / Developer Decision Maker / IT Pro / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 200
Database Hub in Fabric: A Control Plane for your Entire Database Estate
Data Engineer / Database Admin (DBA) / IT Pro
Level 200
JSON and REST APIs – the Best of Both Worlds now in SQL Server 2025
Data Engineer / Developer / Software Developer
Level 200
Improving Retrieval Quality with Vector Index Embeddings (structure-aware chunking&keyword boosting)
Data Scientist / Software Architect
Level 300
Your SQL Skills Are More Valuable in Fabric Than You Think
Data Engineer / Developer / IT Pro
Level 200
Vector Search in SQL Server 2025 – Basics and Beyond
Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / IT Pro
Level 200
How SQL Runs SQL: Using AI for SQL SDLC and live sites
Business Decision Maker / Data Scientist / Developer / Developer Decision Maker / IT Pro / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 100
From Transactions to Impact: Activating SQL Data in Fabric
Business Decision Maker / Data Engineer / Database Admin (DBA) / Developer Decision Maker / IT Pro / Software Architect
Level 100
Query Store Basics: A DBA’s Best Friend
Database Admin (DBA) / Developer
Level 200
Running Mission-Critical Systems on Azure SQL Hyperscale- Enable AI, CoPilot, & Enterprise Features
Business Decision Maker / Data Engineer / Data Scientist / Database Admin (DBA) / Developer Decision Maker / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 300
SQL Injection in 2026: Live Exploitation, Modern Risks, and Practical Defenses
Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / Developer Decision Maker / Software Developer
Level 300
Database Agents: A New Way to Manage Databases in Fabric
Data Engineer / Data Scientist / Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 300
Data Productivity Tour: Query, Deploy, Optimize
Business Decision Maker / Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / Developer Decision Maker / IT Pro / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 300
Exploring Optimized Locking in SQL Server 2025
Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / IT Pro / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 300
Connecting the dots: Using Data API Builder to Expose your SQL Server
Business Decision Maker / Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / Developer Decision Maker / IT Pro / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 300
Top 10 SQL Features for Developers you might have missed!
Developer / Developer Decision Maker
Level 200
The Latest Data Security Innovations in Azure SQL
Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / IT Pro / Software Architect
Level 200
Mastering Performance for Microsoft SQL with AI
Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / IT Pro / Software Developer
Level 300
Azure SQL Hyperscale: The Cloud Database for the era of AI
Business Decision Maker / Data Engineer / Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / IT Pro / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 300
Unlock SQL Server Migration and Modernization in the Era of AI
Data Engineer / Data Scientist / Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / IT Pro / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 200
Supercharged Search with Semantic Search and Vector Embeddings
Data Engineer / Developer / Software Developer
Level 300
SQL Server & Azure SQL AMA
Level
Making Your SQL Platform Faster and Smarter with Azure SQL, Fabric and Copilot
Database Admin (DBA) / Developer Decision Maker / IT Pro / Software Architect
Level 300
Azure SQL Database vs. SQL Database in Fabric: Key Differences for Developers and DBAs
Business Decision Maker / Data Engineer / Data Scientist / Database Admin (DBA) / Developer / Developer Decision Maker / IT Pro / Software Architect / Software Developer
Level 100
