Meet us in Seattle for the PASS Data Community Summit 2024

This is the go-to conference for data professionals to connect, share, and learn on topics such as Analytics, Architecture, Database Management, and Development on a variety of data platforms, including Microsoft, AWS, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and more!

We have so much planned for PASS Data Community Summit – take a look at our session and activities schedule!

Tuesday, 11/5/24

Casino Night
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

PASS is bringing back Casino Night, and we’re the proud sponsor of it! Join us right after the Welcome Reception for lots of games, including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and Texas Hold’Em and plenty of prizes!

Wednesday, 11/6/24

Microsoft Fabric Essentials and Modernization Pathways
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Room 337-339

Tobin Thankachen, Lead Architect – Data Management Services

Microsoft Fabric, the all-in-one analytics solution designed to streamline your enterprise’s data movement, data science, real-time analytics, and business intelligence, has many organizations reconsidering their current data estates. Get your questions answered about what Microsoft Fabric is, how it works, and the modernization pathways available for your existing data platform and analytics investments.

Importance of PostgreSQL Vacuum Tuning to Optimize Database Performance
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Room 447

Suyog Pagare, Lead Database Administrator – PostgreSQL Services

In PostgreSQL, Vacuuming is a routine maintenance procedure that improves database speed and frees up space. It leads to clearing out old or deleted rows from tables and indexes, as well as refreshing query planner statistics. By deleting records that are no longer required, PostgreSQL’s vacuum operation maintains the database’s speed and space efficiency. In PostgreSQL, autovacuum is enabled by default and can be customized using a number of settings in the postgresql.conf file. There are several vacuum-related PostgreSQL options that may be customized to manage how the vacuum process functions.

Book Signing
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Datavail Booth #304

Get a free signed copy of JP Chen’s book “Migrating to Azure SQL: A Practical Guide for Cloud Migration Success” and chat with the author himself!

Caricature Artist
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Datavail Booth #304

Get ready for a fun and memorable experience as a talented caricaturist captures your unique features with a playful twist at Datavail’s booth during the Exhibitor Reception. Watch as your likeness comes to life in a delightful caricature that you can cherish forever. You get a printed 4×6 masterpiece and a digital copy to share on social media!

Thursday, 11/7/24

Migrating to Azure SQL: A Practical Guide for Cloud Migration Success
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Room 345-346

JP Chen, Senior Director and Global Practice Leader – SQL Server Services

Attend this session and get a free signed copy of “Migrating to Azure SQL: A Practical Guide for Cloud Migration Success” by JP Chen. All you need to do is bring your session evaluation form to Datavail Booth #304!

Cloud computing has become essential for modern IT infrastructure, offering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. This session explores the fundamentals of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure’s role as a leading provider. In this session, you’ll learn about planning and executing your migration to Azure SQL. Get a comprehensive strategy, including discovery, assessment, migration, and optimization phases. The session will compare various migration methods and tools, with practical guidance on preparing your on-premises environment for testing.

Friday, 11/8/24

9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Booth #304

Get a free signed copy of JP Chen’s book “Migrating to Azure SQL: A Practical Guide for Cloud Migration Success” and chat with the author himself!

In addition to all these great sessions and fun activities, you can enter to win a LEGO set, grab fun swag, and we’re part of the Expo Expedition.

We will have a dedicated team of experts on hand to help you with your enterprise database solutions and management needs. We understand you might not be able to wait until November, complete the form and we’ll set up a meeting with one of our team members before the conference.

We look forward to connecting with you at the Summit.