"It was refreshing to attend a Fabric event focused on real-world delivery experience rather than product marketing. The roundtable discussions were open and technically grounded, surfacing practical considerations and trade-offs I can apply directly to my own architecture decisions"
Fabric Leaders
Forum
A peer community for senior data and technology leaders using, implementing or exploring Microsoft Fabric.
Practical experience shared among peers, without the vendor pitch.
Hosted by Andy Ward
founder, fabric leaders forum
founder, fabric leaders forum
About the community
An independent peer community for Data & Tech leaders using Fabric
Members hear directly from organisations implementing Fabric, compare real delivery challenges and learn from peers at different stages of the journey.
Chief Data OfficersHeads of DataHeads of Data EngineeringData ArchitectsAnalytics LeadersIT DirectorsCTOsLead Data Engineers
Attendance is curated to keep discussions relevant, practical and senior.
Attendee feedback
What attendees say
"Andy has clearly built a wide network of professionals working in and around the Microsoft Fabric/PBI platform, and is proving incredibly useful in helping broaden out knowledge, experience and generally navigating in this space"
“A well-run event with a strong group of attendees. There was a good balance between the presentation, technical discussion and the opportunity to build relationships with other senior people working with Microsoft Fabric.”
Next event
Fabric Leaders Forum- October Breakfast
Session
FabCon Europe 2026: What Fabric leaders should focus on next
Fresh from FabCon Europe in Barcelona, this session covers the biggest Microsoft Fabric announcements and what they mean in practice for data leaders deciding what to focus on over the next 12 months.
What to expect
FabCon Europe insights and Fabric priorities with Ben Wolfenden
Structured Q&A
Peer roundtable discussions
Breakfast and networking
Register your interest
Places are limited.
Previous events
An active, growing community
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Fabric Leaders Forum- July Breakfast
Jackson Dyson — Head of Data Platform, Information Commissioner's Office
"Borderless by design with MS Fabric"
The speaker session was followed by small peer roundtable discussions, giving attendees the opportunity to compare implementation experiences, challenges and lessons with other senior data leaders.
May 2026
Fabric Leaders Forum- Roundtable Dinner
Brought together data leaders working with Microsoft Fabric for an invitation-only discussion held under Chatham House Rule.
Register your interest
Register your interest
Fabric Leaders Forum events are for data and technology leaders working inside end-user organisations. Register your interest in our October 2026 event and future sessions — places are limited and attendance is curated.
Priority is given to data and technology leaders working inside end-user organisations.