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Speakers

Patrick LeBlanc

Employers on the program

  1. 2019–2027Microsoft31 talks
Events19
Conferences5
Talks342 keynotes
Years active2019–2027
Miles between events61,60219 in-person events · 5 countries

Appearances by year

201920202021202220232024202520262027
  • SQLSaturday
  • Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)
  • SQL Konferenz
  • SQLBits
  • PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)

Talks

DateEventConferenceRoleTitleLinks
Mar 8, 2027FABCON & SQLCON 2027 (Microsoft Fabric Community Conference + SQLCON), AtlantaMicrosoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)speakerUntitled
as Microsoft
Feb 22, 2027SQL Konferenz 2027SQL KonferenztalkDatabase Agents: A New Way to Manage Databases in Fabric
Managing databases usually means writing scripts, watching dashboards, and reacting when something breaks. Database Agents in Database Hub in Fabric help…Show less

Managing databases usually means writing scripts, watching dashboards, and reacting when something breaks. Database Agents in Database Hub in Fabric help developers stay ahead by continuously observing database behavior and turning signals into clear, actionable insights.

Nov 9, 2026PASS Summit West 2026PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)speakerFrom Alerts to Agents: The Road to an Autonomous Database Estate
as Microsoft
Move beyond hunting for problems across fragmented tools and environments. See how Microsoft is evolving database observability from reactive troubleshooting to…Show less

Move beyond hunting for problems across fragmented tools and environments. See how Microsoft is evolving database observability from reactive troubleshooting to proactive insights and agentic operations across your SQL, PostgreSQL and data estates. Explore how Database Hub/Agents, SSMS, the...

Sep 28, 2026FabCon Europe 2026Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)speakerDatabase Agents: A New Way to Manage Databases in Fabric
as Microsoft
Managing databases usually means writing scripts, watching dashboards, and reacting when something breaks. Database Agents in Database Hub in Fabric help…Show less

Managing databases usually means writing scripts, watching dashboards, and reacting when something breaks. Database Agents in Database Hub in Fabric help developers stay ahead by continuously observing database behavior and turning signals into clear, actionable insights.

Sep 28, 2026FabCon Europe 2026Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)speakerDatabase Hub in Fabric: A Control Plane for your Entire Database Estate
as Microsoft
Managing databases across Azure SQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and Fabric often means fragmented tools, workflows, and visibility. Database Hub in…Show less

Managing databases across Azure SQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and Fabric often means fragmented tools, workflows, and visibility. Database Hub in Fabric brings your entire database estate into a single experience.

Mar 16, 2026FABCON & SQLCON 2026 (Microsoft Fabric Community Conference + SQLCON), AtlantaMicrosoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)speakerSQL vs. Fabric? Why Not Both! A Practical and Entertaining Guide for All
as Microsoft

Do you have to be experts like Bob Ward and Anna Hoffman to use SQL? What about Fabric?

Nov 8, 2025SQLSaturday Houston #1120SQLSaturday—Power BI Performance demos
as Microsoft
We will explore some practical and common performance problems that customers encounter when using Power BI. From report design to your data, we will cover…Show less

We will explore some practical and common performance problems that customers encounter when using Power BI. From report design to your data, we will cover different aspects of Power BI to get you thinking about how to use the service within your organization.

Jun 18, 2025SQLBits 2025SQLBitsspeakerDeep Dive into Power BI Direct Lake - Part 1
as Microsoft
Join Patrick Leblanc for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and optimizing your…Show less

Join Patrick Leblanc for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and optimizing your Fabric data platform to unlock the full potential of Direct Lake, such as how to interpret Delta Analyzer logs and what to look out for...

Jun 18, 2025SQLBits 2025SQLBitsspeakerDeep Dive into Power BI Direct Lake - Part 2
as Microsoft
Join Patrick Leblanc for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and optimizing your…Show less

Join Patrick Leblanc for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and optimizing your Fabric data platform to unlock the full potential of Direct Lake, such as how to interpret Delta Analyzer logs and what to look out for...

Jun 18, 2025SQLBits 2025SQLBitskeynoteKeynote: Transform Data into Competitive Edge with Azure
as Microsoft
Data is the fuel that powers AI, and organizations need comprehensive, secure, and integrated solutions to transform their data into a competitive edge. Join…Show less

Data is the fuel that powers AI, and organizations need comprehensive, secure, and integrated solutions to transform their data into a competitive edge. Join CVP Shireesh Thota to uncover innovative approaches with Azure's suite of data services, including Fabric, AI Foundry, Azure SQL and SQL...

Jun 18, 2025SQLBits 2025SQLBitsspeakerMeet the Azure Data Leadership team
as Microsoft
Come join an interactive Q&A session with a panel of leaders across Microsoft Data hosted by Principal Architect Bob Ward. Our panel would love to hear what is…Show less

Come join an interactive Q&A session with a panel of leaders across Microsoft Data hosted by Principal Architect Bob Ward. Our panel would love to hear what is top of mind for you across all of Microsoft Data including SQL Server 2025, Azure SQL, AI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure PostgreSQL and more....

Mar 29, 2025Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Las Vegas)Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)workshopA Comprehensive Guide to Direct Lake for the Pro Data Modeller (Hands-on)
as Microsoft
Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop designed specifically for Pro Data Modellers. This comprehensive session will guide you through all the critical…Show less

Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop designed specifically for Pro Data Modellers. This comprehensive session will guide you through all the critical elements needed to build, tune, and maintain a Direct Lake Model in Microsoft Fabric.

Mar 29, 2025Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Las Vegas)Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)speakerDeep Dive into Direct Lake
as Microsoft
Join Patrick Leblanc and Phil Seamark for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and…Show less

Join Patrick Leblanc and Phil Seamark for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and optimizing your Fabric data platform to unlock the full potential of Direct Lake, such as how to interpret Delta Analyzer logs and what to look out for if things slow down.

Mar 29, 2025Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Las Vegas)Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)speakerExperience the Power of SQL and Power BI with Microsoft Fabric
as Microsoft
Everyone is talking about Microsoft Fabric – a whole new way of thinking about your organization’s data. While Fabric has been focused on Analytics, Microsoft…Show less

Everyone is talking about Microsoft Fabric – a whole new way of thinking about your organization’s data. While Fabric has been focused on Analytics, Microsoft SQL has not been left behind.

Mar 29, 2025Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Las Vegas)Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)speakerPower BI DataViz World Championships | Grand Finale
as Microsoft
Join us for the first annual Power BI DataViz World Championships, a live competition you won’t want to miss! Four talented creators will go head-to-head,…Show less

Join us for the first annual Power BI DataViz World Championships, a live competition you won’t want to miss! Four talented creators will go head-to-head, building incredible visualizations on the spot using the same dataset.

Sep 30, 2024SQL Konferenz 2024SQL KonferenztalkNavigating Microsoft Fabric - Choosing the Right Workload for Your Needs
As businesses transition to the cloud and leverage advanced analytics, understanding the nuances of data infrastructure becomes paramount. Microsoft Fabric…Show less

As businesses transition to the cloud and leverage advanced analytics, understanding the nuances of data infrastructure becomes paramount. Microsoft Fabric offers a suite of powerful tools designed to handle various data workloads, but the key to harnessing its full potential lies in understanding which tool to use and when.

Sep 24, 2024European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2024 (FabCon Europe 24)Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)speakerDeep Dive into Direct Lake
as Microsoft
Join Patrick LeBlanc and Phil Seamark for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and…Show less

Join Patrick LeBlanc and Phil Seamark for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and optimizing your Fabric data platform to unlock the full potential of Direct Lake, such as how to interpret Delta Analyzer logs and what to look out for if things slow down.

Jul 27, 2024SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1076SQLSaturday—Analytics at the speed of Direct Lake
as Microsoft

Join Patrick Leblanc and Phil Seamark for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast.

May 4, 2024SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068SQLSaturday—Analytics at the speed of Direct Lake
as Microsoft

Join Patrick Leblanc and Phil Seamark for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast.

May 4, 2024SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068SQLSaturday—Harnessing the Power of Microsoft Fabric
as Microsoft
In this session, we will explore the incredible potential of Microsoft Fabric, a cutting-edge data platform designed to unlock the full power of your data and…Show less

In this session, we will explore the incredible potential of Microsoft Fabric, a cutting-edge data platform designed to unlock the full power of your data and artificial intelligence (AI).

May 4, 2024SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068SQLSaturday—Harnessing the Power of Microsoft Fabric - Accelerating Insights with OneLake, Power BI, and Synapse
as Microsoft
In this session, we will explore the incredible potential of Microsoft Fabric, a cutting-edge data platform designed to unlock the full power of your data and…Show less

In this session, we will explore the incredible potential of Microsoft Fabric, a cutting-edge data platform designed to unlock the full power of your data and artificial intelligence (AI).

Apr 20, 2024SQLSaturday Atlanta #1072SQLSaturday—Analytics at the speed of Direct Lake
as Microsoft
Join Patrick Leblanc for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and optimizing your…Show less

Join Patrick Leblanc for a deeper dive to discover what makes Direct Lake so fast. This session will cover important elements of monitoring and optimizing your Fabric data platform to unlock the full potential of Direct Lake, such as how to interpret Delta Analyzer logs and what to look out for if things slow down.

Mar 19, 2024SQLBits 2024SQLBitsspeakerAnalytics at the speed of Direct Lake
as Microsoft

Advanced dive into the exciting new storage mode for Semantic Models.

Video
Mar 19, 2024SQLBits 2024SQLBitsspeakerNavigating Microsoft Fabric - Choosing the Right Workload for Your Needs
as Microsoft

A session to help you choose the right workload for your business needs and to understand current limitations.

Video
Mar 19, 2024SQLBits 2024SQLBitskeynoteSQLBits 2024 Opening Keynote
as Microsoft

The Opening Keynote

Video
Nov 13, 2023PASS Data Community Summit 2023PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)preconPower BI Hidden Gems
as Microsoft
Sep 11, 2023SQL Konferenz 2023SQL KonferenztalkHarnessing the POWER of Microsoft Fabric
New to Microsoft Fabric? We will explore the incredible potential of Fabric, a cutting-edge data platform designed to unlock the full power of your data and…Show less

New to Microsoft Fabric? We will explore the incredible potential of Fabric, a cutting-edge data platform designed to unlock the full power of your data and artificial intelligence (AI).

Mar 14, 2023SQLBits 2023SQLBitsspeakerPower BI + Azure Synapse Analytics: Beginning your journey
as Microsoft
Start your journey using Power BI and Azure Synapse Analytics. From the options available to how to leverage effectively, this will position you well to get the…Show less

Start your journey using Power BI and Azure Synapse Analytics. From the options available to how to leverage effectively, this will position you well to get the most out of your data.

Video
Mar 14, 2023SQLBits 2023SQLBitsworkshopPower BI + Synapse: Leverage the best of both for scale
as Microsoft

Leveraging Power BI & Synapse to achieve the scale of data by using the best features from both services.

Mar 14, 2023SQLBits 2023SQLBitsspeakerThe Most Powerful Azure Service You’ve Never Heard Of
as Microsoft
Join Patrick Leblanc from the Power BI CAT team, Josh Luedeman, and Bradley Ball from the Azure FastTrack PG as we talk about the most powerful Azure Service…Show less

Join Patrick Leblanc from the Power BI CAT team, Josh Luedeman, and Bradley Ball from the Azure FastTrack PG as we talk about the most powerful Azure Service you’ve never heard of. If only you knew the name of the service. Come to this session, and you’ll never forget it!

Video
May 18, 2019SQLSaturday Atlanta #845SQLSaturday—Creat Pixel Perfect Reports: The Story of Paginated Reports
as Microsoft
Back in 2003 Microsoft released an addition to SQL Server 2000 named SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). This is a story of the journey of the BI Engine that…Show less

Back in 2003 Microsoft released an addition to SQL Server 2000 named SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). This is a story of the journey of the BI Engine that could.

May 18, 2019SQLSaturday Atlanta #845SQLSaturday—Using the Power platform to radically change your business
as Microsoft
Follow us on a journey through the Power platform. This session uses business scenarios that span across Microsoft Flow and PowerApps, and then uses Microsoft…Show less

Follow us on a journey through the Power platform. This session uses business scenarios that span across Microsoft Flow and PowerApps, and then uses Microsoft Power BI to bring it all together.

May 4, 2019SQLSaturday Jacksonville #820SQLSaturday—Creat Pixel Perfect Reports: The Story of Paginated Reports
as Microsoft
Back in 2003 Microsoft released an addition to SQL Server 2000 named SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). This is a story of the journey of the BI Engine that…Show less

Back in 2003 Microsoft released an addition to SQL Server 2000 named SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). This is a story of the journey of the BI Engine that could.

May 4, 2019SQLSaturday Jacksonville #820SQLSaturday—Taking Your Data to the Next Level with Power BI
as Microsoft
Most of us are overwhelmed with data from all the different applications that we use on a daily basis. Bringing all the data together is often a very…Show less

Most of us are overwhelmed with data from all the different applications that we use on a daily basis. Bringing all the data together is often a very time-consuming and sometimes a challenging process.

Frequent co-speakers

SpeakerShared eventsShared talksLast together
Bob Ward1552027
Matt Gordon12—2026
Benni De Jagere8—2027
Wolfgang Strasser8—2027
Frank Geisler8—2026
Joseph D'Antoni8—2026
Adam Saxton772026
Ben Weissman7—2027
Gabi Münster7—2027
Marc Lelijveld7—2027
Monica Rathbun7—2027
Nikola Ilic7—2027
Erwin de Kreuk7—2026
Ginger Grant7—2026
Priya Sathy622027

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.