Belinda Allen
Employers on the program
- 2024–2026iLink Digital8 talks
- 2023–2024Smith & Allen Consulting, Inc3 talks
The year around now
Talks in the past 12 months and announced talks ahead, one row per conference, January to December. Hover a mark for the talk.
Appearances by year
- SQLSaturday
- Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)
Talks
| Date | Event | Conference | Role | Title | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2027 | FABCON & SQLCON 2027 (Microsoft Fabric Community Conference + SQLCON), Atlanta | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | workshop | AI-Ready by Design: Shaping a Fabric Semantic Model for Consistent Answers, & PerformanceCopilot is only as trustworthy as the model behind it. We'll enhance a Fabric semantic model to become AI-ready: adding table, column, and measure descriptions,…Show lessCopilot is only as trustworthy as the model behind it. We'll enhance a Fabric semantic model to become AI-ready: adding table, column, and measure descriptions, synonyms, and linguistic relationships, then connecting it to a Fabric data agent. | |
| May 2, 2026 | Day of Data Jacksonville #1128 | SQLSaturday | — | Creating a modern data environment in Microsoft Fabric as iLink Digital This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to create an enterprise-ready Microsoft Fabric datastore from scratch using either…Show lessThis workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to create an enterprise-ready Microsoft Fabric datastore from scratch using either SQL DB, Lakehouse, or Warehouse. | |
| May 2, 2026 | Day of Data Jacksonville #1128 | SQLSaturday | — | Fabric Fast Track End-to-End Implementation in 60 Minutes as iLink Digital Join us for an exhilarating live session where one expert will implement a complete Fabric solution from start to finish in just 60 minutes! Watch as they…Show lessJoin us for an exhilarating live session where one expert will implement a complete Fabric solution from start to finish in just 60 minutes! Watch as they navigate through the entire process, from setting up the Workspace to creating a comprehensive Power BI Report. | |
| Mar 21, 2026 | SQLSaturday Atlanta AI & BI #1127 | SQLSaturday | — | AI-Ready: Preparing for and Using AI in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric as iLink Digital AI is no longer a future concept—it’s built into the fabric of modern analytics. In this 60-minute session, we’ll explore how to prepare your data, reports, and…Show lessAI is no longer a future concept—it’s built into the fabric of modern analytics. In this 60-minute session, we’ll explore how to prepare your data, reports, and organizational mindset to harness the power of AI within Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. | |
| May 3, 2025 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1103 | SQLSaturday | — | Top 10 List of MUST-DOs for Power BI End-User Adoption as iLink Digital In this session, we will explore the top 10 must-dos for ensuring successful end-user adoption of Power BI. We will discuss the key factors that drive user…Show lessIn this session, we will explore the top 10 must-dos for ensuring successful end-user adoption of Power BI. We will discuss the key factors that drive user adoption and engagement, as well as best practices for overcoming common barriers to adoption. | |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Las Vegas) | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | speaker | Sales Forecasting with Microsoft Fabric Notebooks and Fabric Data Science as iLink Digital Unlock the power of sales forecasting with Microsoft Fabric Notebooks and Fabric Data Science in this dynamic 60-minute session! | |
| Mar 8, 2025 | SQLSaturday Atlanta AI & BI #1102 | SQLSaturday | — | Exploring Writeback in Power BI and Fabric as iLink Digital Join a CPA and a former ERP implementor for an engaging 60-minute session where we delve into the powerful capabilities of Writeback in Power BI and Fabric.…Show lessJoin a CPA and a former ERP implementor for an engaging 60-minute session where we delve into the powerful capabilities of Writeback in Power BI and Fabric. They will provide a review of three key methods to implement and leverage Writeback, each illustrated with practical business use cases: 1. | |
| May 4, 2024 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068 | SQLSaturday | — | 4 Examples of using Power Automate and Power Apps IN Power BI as iLink Digital In this fast-paced session, Belinda will use an existing Power BI Reports, reporting on ERP (Accounting and Distribution) data, adding Power Apps and Power…Show lessIn this fast-paced session, Belinda will use an existing Power BI Reports, reporting on ERP (Accounting and Distribution) data, adding Power Apps and Power Automate flows to enrich the user experience and efficiency. | |
| Apr 20, 2024 | SQLSaturday Atlanta #1072 | SQLSaturday | — | Lessons Learned using Fabric Data Factory dataflow as iLink Digital In this session, dive into the world of Fabric Data Factory Dataflow and uncover valuable lessons learned. Fabric Data Factory Dataflow is a powerful tool…Show lessIn this session, dive into the world of Fabric Data Factory Dataflow and uncover valuable lessons learned. Fabric Data Factory Dataflow is a powerful tool designed to streamline data processing pipelines, facilitating efficient data transformation, and providing insights crucial for informed decision-making. | |
| Feb 10, 2024 | SQLSaturday Atlanta BI & Data Analytics #1071 | SQLSaturday | — | 3 Case Studies using Power Apps and Power Automate in your Power BI Report as Smith & Allen Consulting, Inc. Belinda will share with you 3 separate case studies for using Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Power Automate right on your Power BI Report. Using these 3…Show lessBelinda will share with you 3 separate case studies for using Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Power Automate right on your Power BI Report. Using these 3 Products together will open a wealth of opportunities, particularly when it comes to using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. | |
| May 6, 2023 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1041 | SQLSaturday | — | Making Power BI easy for end users to encourage adoption as Smith & Allen Consulting, Inc. Just because you build that amazing Power BI report doesn’t mean that the report recipients will like it or even use it. There are many reasons for this. | |
| May 6, 2023 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1041 | SQLSaturday | — | Power BI Data Modeling for Financial Data as Smith & Allen Consulting, Inc. If you use Power BI, you know that Data Modeling is the whole process. In this session, Belinda will review the specifics of a data model for “Financial Data”. | |
| May 4, 2019 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #820 | SQLSaturday | — | DAX 101 and 102In this breakout session, you'll learn the basics of the DAX language, Power BI’s modeling language. Belinda will introduce you to the concept of calculated…Show lessIn this breakout session, you'll learn the basics of the DAX language, Power BI’s modeling language. Belinda will introduce you to the concept of calculated columns, measures, and basic data modeling, with some practical examples. | |
| May 4, 2019 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #820 | SQLSaturday | — | Why would I care about PowerApps and Flow? Why is PowerApps a big deal? What are some good practical uses for it? |
Frequent co-speakers
| Speaker | Shared events | Shared talks | Last together |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Feasel | 9 | — | 2026 |
| Jason Romans | 8 | — | 2027 |
| Bradley Schacht | 7 | — | 2026 |
| Kristyna Ferris | 7 | — | 2026 |
| Louis Davidson | 6 | — | 2027 |
| Daniel Taylor | 6 | — | 2026 |
| Jared Rhodes | 6 | — | 2026 |
| Matt Gordon | 6 | — | 2026 |
| Preston Mesarvey | 6 | — | 2026 |
| Patrick LeBlanc | 5 | — | 2027 |
| Stephanie Bruno | 5 | — | 2027 |
| Bob Ward | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Doug Leal | 5 | — | 2026 |
| John Kerski | 5 | — | 2026 |
| Kevin Pereira | 5 | — | 2026 |
Speakers with the same name are merged into one entry, so this page may combine more than one person. Affiliations are shown as each conference listed them.