Tag Archives: speaking

SQL Bits is Looking for 20 Minute Sessions

Posted on November 18, 2021 by way0utwest

As Simon Sabin (SQL Bits co-founder) pointed out recently, the 2022 SQL Bits conference is looking to get 40% of their sessions to be 20 minute talks. He did the math for me, if you look through the thread, but … Continue reading →

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Summit Reflections

Posted on November 16, 2021 by way0utwest

This is the second year that the annual PASS Data Community Summit has been virtual. Last year, as a pandemic gripped the world, I thought we might never see another one. I’m glad we have one this year, and I … Continue reading →

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What I Learned at Community Summits

Posted on November 5, 2021 by way0utwest

I went to the first  Community Summit in 1999. This was one of the first conferences of my career, and I was excited to have one focused on SQL Server and data. I met Kalen Delaney and shook her hand … Continue reading →

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Live Learning at the SQL Server and Azure SQL Conference–Dec 2021

Posted on November 3, 2021 by way0utwest

It’s been a long two years for most of us, with little or no training budget being spent on us at conferences. Online events are convenient and accessible, but they aren’t the same. I know I learn better when I’m … Continue reading →

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