We are delighted to unveil the Pre-Conference Sessions for PASS Summit On Tour 2025! This year, we’re taking the essence of PASS Summit on the road, bringing it to multiple locations to make it more accessible than ever. Whether you’re a veteran data professional or just embarking on your journey, PASS Summit On Tour is your chance to connect, share, and learn with the vibrant data community.
 

How the Day Works 

Each PASS Summit On Tour kicks off with an exciting Pre-Conference day featuring 6 Deep Dive Sessions led by industry experts. You’ll gain valuable insights and knowledge right from the start. Unique from PASS Data Community Summit, our PASS Summit On Tour Deep Dives offer you the flexibility to move between sessions without the need to pre-book or pre-select. Simply choose the sessions that interest you the most and dive in! These sessions are designed to be in-depth lecture-style presentations, so there’s no need to bring a laptop, just come ready to learn and engage. You’ll have access to two Deep Dive Sessions, lasting half a day each, ensuring you get the most out of your learning experience.
 

The Experts 

Here’s the line-up of Pre-Con Speakers and their sessions for PASS Summit On Tour 2025:

New York: 

• Taiob Ali – Magnificent Seven & Beyond: Intelligent Query Processing in SQL Server
• Erik Darling – SQL Server Performance Engineering: Techniques That Actually Work
• Ginger Grant – Incorporating AI in Data Analysis
• Danny de Haan – Securing the SQL Server Data Platform: Defining a security strategy
• Tonie Huizer – Learn How to Build Workflow-Driven Database Provisioning in Azure DevOps
• Alain Hunkins – Cracking the Communication Code: How Teams Can Collaborate & Work Smarter

Dallas: 

• Ryan Adams – Fabric Tour
• Alpa Buddhabhatti – Real-World End-to-End ETL with Microsoft Fabric
• Erik Darling – SQL Server Performance Engineering: Techniques That Actually Work
• Alain Hunkins – Crack the Leadership Code: Lead with Clarity, Connection, and Confidence
• Ben Miller – SQL Development through Behavior Analysis
• Shayon Sanyal – Best practices for building generative AI applications with PostgreSQL

The Netherlands: 

• Kevin Chant – Deep Dive into CI/CD Options for Microsoft Fabric
• Erik Darling – SQL Server Performance Engineering: Techniques That Actually Work
• Abhi Jayanty – Working with Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric
• Valerie Junk – Get Creative with Power BI: Make these core visuals shine!
• Blythe Morrow & Ben DeBow – Legacy Meets AI: Sustainable Data Strategies for the Modern Enterprise
• Haider Razar & Manish Kumar – Mastering Azure SQL PaaS: From Novice to Expert

Register Now! 

Don’t miss out on learning from these industry experts! Select your city and register to join us at one (or more) of the following locations: 

• New York: August 18-19

• Dallas: September 15-16

• Utrecht, the Netherlands: October 1-2

Don’t delay! Tickets are limited!