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Speakers

Shireesh Thota

Employers on the program

  1. 2023–2026Microsoft11 talks
Events9
Conferences3
Talks119 keynotes
Years active2023–2026
Miles between events24,8239 in-person events · 4 countries

Appearances by year

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

Talks

DateEventConferenceRoleTitleLinks
Nov 9, 2026PASS Summit West 2026PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)speakerBreakfast with the Azure Data LT – AMA
as Microsoft
Start your day at PASS Data Community Summit with breakfast and an engaging Q&A with leaders from across Microsoft Data, hosted by Principal Architect Bob Ward.…Show less

Start your day at PASS Data Community Summit with breakfast and an engaging Q&A with leaders from across Microsoft Data, hosted by Principal Architect Bob Ward. Bring your questions and join the conversation spanning Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Fabric, Horizon DB, and more. Whether...

Nov 9, 2026PASS Summit West 2026PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)keynoteMicrosoft Keynote – AI Starts with Data: Building the Foundation for What's Next
as Microsoft
Every AI application and agent is only as powerful as the data behind it. How you manage data, where your workloads run, and what your applications can do are…Show less

Every AI application and agent is only as powerful as the data behind it. How you manage data, where your workloads run, and what your applications can do are evolving at a remarkable pace, creating new opportunities to connect mission-critical data with AI.

Sep 28, 2026FabCon Europe 2026Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)keynoteThe Data Foundation for AI: What’s Next in Microsoft Fabric
as Microsoft
Every organization deploying AI faces the same obstacle: agents and apps are only as good as the data beneath them. Yet data estates are often fragmented across…Show less

Every organization deploying AI faces the same obstacle: agents and apps are only as good as the data beneath them. Yet data estates are often fragmented across operational, analytical, and real-time workloads, on-prem and in the cloud.

Mar 16, 2026FABCON & SQLCON 2026 (Microsoft Fabric Community Conference + SQLCON), AtlantaMicrosoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)keynoteKEYNOTE: Unifying the Data Estate for the next AI Frontier
as Microsoft

As organizations race to deploy generative and agentic AI, the biggest challenge they face is not models, it’s their data estate.

Nov 17, 2025PASS Data Community Summit 2025PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)keynoteUntitled
as Microsoft

Microsoft keynote, Thursday Nov 20; Thota is CVP of Azure Databases.

Sep 15, 2025European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 (FabCon Europe 2025)Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)keynoteExploring the Fabric Ecosystem: Databases, Security, and AI at Scale
as Microsoft
In today’s age of intelligence, enterprises need robust databases to drive mission-critical applications, built-in governance for security at every step, and…Show less

In today’s age of intelligence, enterprises need robust databases to drive mission-critical applications, built-in governance for security at every step, and AI-powered experiences like Copilot and Foundry to accelerate innovation.

Video
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....

Nov 4, 2024PASS Data Community Summit 2024PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)keynoteFuel AI innovation with Azure Databases
as Microsoft
Mar 24, 2024Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2024 (FabCon Las Vegas)Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon)keynoteMicrosoft Fabric Vision & Roadmap
as Microsoft
Nov 13, 2023PASS Data Community Summit 2023PASS Data Community Summit (formerly PASS Summit)keynoteUntitled
as Microsoft

Wednesday Microsoft keynote; Thota billed as Vice President of Azure Databases.

Frequent co-speakers

SpeakerShared eventsShared talksLast together
Bob Ward832026
Priya Sathy632026
Patrick LeBlanc522026
Amir Netz432026
Arun Ulag432026
Wangui McKelvey412026
Anna Hoffman4—2026
Christian Henrik Reich4—2026
Erin Stellato4—2026
Erwin de Kreuk4—2026
Nellie Gustafsson4—2026
Kim Manis312026
Aaron Merrill3—2026
Alex Rostan3—2026
Amir Jafari3—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.