Patrick LeBlanc
Employers on the program
- 2019–2027Microsoft31 talks
Appearances by year
- SQLSaturday
- Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)
- SQL Konferenz
- SQLBits
- PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)
Talks
| Date | Event | Conference | Role | Title | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2027 | FABCON & SQLCON 2027 (Microsoft Fabric Community Conference + SQLCON), Atlanta | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | speaker | Untitled as Microsoft | |
| Feb 22, 2027 | SQL Konferenz 2027 | SQL Konferenz | talk | Database Agents: A New Way to Manage Databases in FabricManaging databases usually means writing scripts, watching dashboards, and reacting when something breaks. Database Agents in Database Hub in Fabric help…Show lessManaging 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, 2026 | PASS Summit West 2026 | PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit) | speaker | From 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 lessMove 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, 2026 | FabCon Europe 2026 | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | speaker | Database 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 lessManaging 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, 2026 | FabCon Europe 2026 | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | speaker | Database 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 lessManaging 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, 2026 | FABCON & SQLCON 2026 (Microsoft Fabric Community Conference + SQLCON), Atlanta | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | speaker | SQL 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, 2025 | SQLSaturday Houston #1120 | SQLSaturday | — | 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 lessWe 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, 2025 | SQLBits 2025 | SQLBits | speaker | Deep 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 lessJoin 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, 2025 | SQLBits 2025 | SQLBits | speaker | Deep 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 lessJoin 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, 2025 | SQLBits 2025 | SQLBits | keynote | Keynote: 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 lessData 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, 2025 | SQLBits 2025 | SQLBits | speaker | Meet 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 lessCome 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, 2025 | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Las Vegas) | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | workshop | A 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 lessJoin 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, 2025 | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Las Vegas) | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | speaker | Deep 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 lessJoin 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, 2025 | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Las Vegas) | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | speaker | Experience 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 lessEveryone 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, 2025 | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Las Vegas) | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | speaker | Power 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 lessJoin 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, 2024 | SQL Konferenz 2024 | SQL Konferenz | talk | Navigating Microsoft Fabric - Choosing the Right Workload for Your NeedsAs businesses transition to the cloud and leverage advanced analytics, understanding the nuances of data infrastructure becomes paramount. Microsoft Fabric…Show lessAs 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, 2024 | European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2024 (FabCon Europe 24) | Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) | speaker | Deep 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 lessJoin 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, 2024 | SQLSaturday Baton Rouge #1076 | SQLSaturday | — | 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, 2024 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068 | SQLSaturday | — | 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, 2024 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068 | SQLSaturday | — | 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 lessIn 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, 2024 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #1068 | SQLSaturday | — | 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 lessIn 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, 2024 | SQLSaturday Atlanta #1072 | SQLSaturday | — | 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 lessJoin 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, 2024 | SQLBits 2024 | SQLBits | speaker | Analytics at the speed of Direct Lake as Microsoft Advanced dive into the exciting new storage mode for Semantic Models. | Video |
| Mar 19, 2024 | SQLBits 2024 | SQLBits | speaker | Navigating 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, 2024 | SQLBits 2024 | SQLBits | keynote | SQLBits 2024 Opening Keynote as Microsoft The Opening Keynote | Video |
| Nov 13, 2023 | PASS Data Community Summit 2023 | PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit) | precon | Power BI Hidden Gems as Microsoft | |
| Sep 11, 2023 | SQL Konferenz 2023 | SQL Konferenz | talk | Harnessing the POWER of Microsoft FabricNew 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 lessNew 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, 2023 | SQLBits 2023 | SQLBits | speaker | Power 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 lessStart 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, 2023 | SQLBits 2023 | SQLBits | workshop | Power 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, 2023 | SQLBits 2023 | SQLBits | speaker | The 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 lessJoin 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, 2019 | SQLSaturday Atlanta #845 | SQLSaturday | — | 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 lessBack 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, 2019 | SQLSaturday Atlanta #845 | SQLSaturday | — | 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 lessFollow 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, 2019 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #820 | SQLSaturday | — | 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 lessBack 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, 2019 | SQLSaturday Jacksonville #820 | SQLSaturday | — | 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 lessMost 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
| Speaker | Shared events | Shared talks | Last together |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Ward | 15 | 5 | 2027 |
| Matt Gordon | 12 | — | 2026 |
| Benni De Jagere | 8 | — | 2027 |
| Wolfgang Strasser | 8 | — | 2027 |
| Frank Geisler | 8 | — | 2026 |
| Joseph D'Antoni | 8 | — | 2026 |
| Adam Saxton | 7 | 7 | 2026 |
| Ben Weissman | 7 | — | 2027 |
| Gabi Münster | 7 | — | 2027 |
| Marc Lelijveld | 7 | — | 2027 |
| Monica Rathbun | 7 | — | 2027 |
| Nikola Ilic | 7 | — | 2027 |
| Erwin de Kreuk | 7 | — | 2026 |
| Ginger Grant | 7 | — | 2026 |
| Priya Sathy | 6 | 2 | 2027 |
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.