Connect, share, and learn with data professionals at PASS Data Community Summit.
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Here you'll find tips and info about how to get the best out of your trip to Seattle.
PASS Data Community Summit is the go-to conference for data professionals to connect, share, and learn with peers and industry leaders.
Summit happens in the Fall in Seattle, WA, and runs over 5 days, November 13-17. There are two days of Pre-Cons on Monday and Tuesday, and three days for the main conference Wednesday through Friday. Find out more about key timings for the week.
Historically Summit has been focused on the Microsoft Data Platform, specifically SQL Server. While this is still at the core of Summit and its community, this year we'll welcome more PostgreSQL professionals as the data community grows.
Get the most out of your experience, whether you're a first timer or have attended before, check out this blog post for some top tips and advice.
With so many sessions and events taking place over 3 days (5 days when you count Pre-conference sessions), it's important to plan out your conference week and build your schedule ahead of time. You can build your schedule two ways, either through the attendee portal - log in here - or by downloading the PASS Data Summit app:
The health and safety of everyone involved is a major priority for the Summit event team. In the run up to and during Summit we will be reviewing the latest public health and safety provisions. Should any requirements arise (during the time of the event, Nov 13-17) from the King County Health Order, and the CDC provisions relating to the Covid pandemic, all attendees will be required to comply with all current health and safety provisions, and/or any other provisions implemented by Redgate at its discretion. In order to ensure everyone's safety at the event, we encourage anyone who is feeling unwell to stay away from the event.
Seattle is a dynamic, walkable urban city surrounded by unmatched natural beauty. Featuring world-class attractions to major sports teams, a thriving art and cultural scene, and beyond, there's always something to do here. We have been working closely with Visit Seattle in our planning for Summit. Check out the travel and accommodation page and for more information on traveling tips and local safety, download Visit Seattle's Safety & Security Tips.
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When you're ready, head to the Seattle Convention Center Arch at 705 Pike Street from Sunday 5pm onwards and visit the Summit Registration Desk. The team will be on hand to answer any questions you have.
See the schedule at a glance for timings of key activities during the week.
We highly recommend attending the Welcome Reception at 6pm on Tuesday 14 November 2023. It's a chance to meet fellow data professionals, speakers, and industry leaders. It's also a great way of kicking off the main conference in style, as an attendee you'll be able to enjoy a variety of canapés, drinks (including non-alcoholic beverages), and you'll be able to join in on the fun with Rockaroke, Networking Bingo and Caricaturists.
The PASS Data Community Summit team are committed to creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive conference. We are actively working with a community-driven DEIB steering group, and we're open to reviewing how we do things with a growth mindset. Read our latest update on speaker diversity and inclusion at Summit 2023 in this article.
Everyone attending Summit is also expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, to ensure the conference remains a safe and welcoming place for all.
Attendees at Summit are a friendly and welcoming community. Build relationships with like-minded data experts who can support you in your career journey. The connections you make during an in-person conference can unlock doors and create connections that last a lifetime.
Whether you bump into someone in the hallway, Community Zone, or a session room the people you meet throughout the conference can lead to life-long connections that help you overcome challenges and unlock new career opportunities. Check out what's happening in the Community Zone in this blog post.
This is your chance to connect in-person with speakers during live Q&As, meet experienced data pros facing the same challenges you are, and connect with data platform experts and engineers to get immediate answers.
There are plenty of community-led events (including SQLKaraoke, SQLRun and much more), happening throughout the conference week in and around Seattle. So check out the details, get involved and have fun!
Join the conversation on and share your experience with the community by posting throughout the week using the hashtag #PASSDataSummit on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Your message might feature on the social wall located in the Community Zone. Follow @PASSDataSummit for updates.
Download the "I'm attending" profile picture and follow the instructions (MS Paint 3D | Photoshop) to add it to your social network profile.
PASS Data Community Summit is well known for its vibrant and welcoming Community Zone. Drop in to meet with friends old and new, or take some time out for yourself.
Check out what's happening in the Community Zone
Visit the Exhibit Hall to meet vendors at the forefront of new trends and technologies. You'll also meet attendees with similar pains and challenges you're facing in your day-to-day work, so it's an ideal opportunity to explore the latest solutions. Take some time to visit our sponsor booths, share details about your business, ask questions, watch demos, and learn more about the latest technologies. Find out more about what's happening in the Expo hall in this blog post.
See the sponsors so farThe learning doesn't stop when you return to the office. With such a great selection of sessions to choose from, there are bound to be some clashes. So, after Summit wraps, as an attendee you'll automatically have access to session recordings until February 29, 2024. This includes sessions that run Wednesday-Friday, and the recordings will be available 4-6 weeks after Summit. If you wish, you can extend your access through November 2024.
There are over 150 sessions to choose from, and the full schedule is out now, with a range of different sessions to suit your learning preference. Mix up your schedule with general 75-minute sessions, half-day deep dive sessions, 75-minute panels and 10-minute lightning talks.
View the sessions
Sessions are organized into five tracks: Analytics, Architecture, Database Management, Development, and Professional Development.
Explore the Sessions Catalog
Technologies include Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, AWS, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Kubernetes, MongoDB, and more.
Session levels vary to suit wherever you're at in your learning journey
Check out the top picks from the Summit Program Team
If you have a specific goal for your professional development in mind, or it's your first time at Summit, check out the Learning Pathways. They're a curated set of sessions created by the speaker team responsible for their Learning Pathway topic, and they'll ensure you leave with the tools and information to implement new practices or make decisions at the end of it. It's a great option for those who have a specific learning goal in mind.
See the Learning PathwaysCheck out our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact info@passsummit.com and the team will be happy to help.
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