9:30 AM to 10:00 AM (GMT)

Arrival and Refreshments

10:00 AM to 10:10 AM (GMT)

Welcome and Introductions

10:10 AM to 10:40 AM (GMT)

The State of Data and the Shift to Big Data
(Andrew Draper, Senior Consultant ( Data Architect))

How data complexity has evolved and why traditional approaches fail to scale. Dispelling common misconceptions about “big data” and analytics. Introducing the layered model: Bronze → Silver → Gold.

From Data to Insight – The Modern Analytics Flow
Understanding the path from raw data to actionable intelligence. How unified data architecture supports reporting, self-service BI, and AI-driven insight.

10:40 AM to 11:00 AM (GMT)

Microsoft Fabric 101
(Zubair Rahman, Cloud Data Engineer)

Overview of Fabric’s core components - Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI, OneLake, and related services. Framing each capability in business terms, showing how they fit together within a single platform.

11:00 AM to 11:50 AM (GMT)

Live Demonstration: OneLake in Action
(Gabriel Yang, Software Engineer and Zubair Rahman, Cloud Data Engineer)

A guided exploration of Microsoft Fabric in a live environment. Demonstrating how data can be ingested, transformed, modelled, and visualised seamlessly.

11:50 AM to 12:00 PM (GMT)

Discussion and Q&A
Open forum for questions, use-case sharing, and next steps for organisations exploring Fabric adoption.

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM (GMT)

AI Escape Room Challenge
A fun, team based problem solving experience designed to spark creativity and demonstrate the possibilities of AI.

12:30 PM (GMT)

Lunch and Networking
Continue conversations with our experts and other organisations exploring Fabric.