Get hands-on with Microsoft Data Platform technologies.
Pre-Conference Training Day 2026
Pre-Cons are intensive, full-day training sessions led by top Microsoft Data Platform experts – designed for professionals who want to go beyond theory and dive deep into real-world technical scenarios.
They take place on the first day of Discovery Day 2026 (3th of June), offering a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, ask questions directly to the trainers, and bring home actionable skills for your daily work.
2026 PRE-CON SESSIONS
A Well Architected Lakehouse - Get It Right from the Start!
Organizations are increasingly adopting lakehouse architectures to unify analytics and machine learning workloads. However, many implementations suffer from poor foundational decisions that become costly to remediate later. This full-day, hands-on workshop provides practical guidance for architecting, deploying, and operationalizing a robust lakehouse on Microsoft Fabric – ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability from day one.
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Advancing the Role of SQL Server DBA in the Era of AI: Becoming Azure SQL DBA
As data platforms move to the cloud and AI becomes embedded into database services, the role of the SQL Server DBA is evolving.
This workshop guides SQL Server DBAs through the transition from managing on premises SQL Server environments to operating Azure SQL in the era of AI. You will learn which responsibilities remain with you, which are shared with Microsoft, and how to use the freed-up time to build cloud and AI skills.
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Why Attend a Pre-Con?
DEEP-DIVE LEARNING
Full-day, topic-focused sessions with real-world labs and demos.
DIRECT ACCESS TO EXPERTS
Work in a small group and get personal guidance from recognized Microsoft MVPs.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS
Each workshop ends with tools, scripts, and solutions you can apply immediately.