SQLBits X is the official UK SQL Server 2012 Technical Launch Event.
At SQLBits, we are delighted to announce that SQLBits X is the official UK Technical Launch for SQL Server 2012.
Not only will we have 3 days of amazing deep SQL Server content, we will also have some of the best SQL Server 2012 content available in the world. With many presentations based on actual production deployments of SQL Server 2012.
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Biggest SQL Event in Europe
SQLBits continues to be the biggest SQL Server event in Europe and SQLBits X will be no different. SQLBits X will be the biggest and best event yet, we have increased capacity for this event to allow for:
- 900 attendees on each day.
- 14 Training day seminars.
- 70 breakout sessions.
- 2 Evening network events.
3 days of amazing SQL Server Training
Thursday will be a series of deep dive full day sessions. Delivered by leading SQL Server experts from the SQL Server product groups and MVP community including:
- Matt Mason, SQL Server Integration Services Team at Microsoft
- Michael Rys, Product Manager SQL Server Engine Team Stacia Misner SQL Server MVP
- Denny Cherry, SQL Server MVP and MCM
- Stacia Misner, SQL Server MVP
- Tobias Ternstrom, Product Manager SQL Server
- and many more......
The following sessions currently have a waiting list:
No More Guessing! Enlightened Performance Troubleshooting with Adam Machanic
However, the following session is a fantastic alternative given by Tobias Ternstron who is a SQL Server product manager based in Redmond:
Programmability in SQL Server 2012 and SQL Azure with Tobias Ternstrom
The following sessions are close to filling up, so be sure to book your place to avoid disappointment
A 360-Degree View of SQL Server 2012 Business Intelligence with Stacia Misner
AlwaysOn: Maximizing High Availability with SQL Server 2012 with Allan Hirt
Deep dive into Analysis Services with Akshai Mirchandani
Additional training days from Microsoft SQL Server Product Managers include:
Beyond Relational in SQL Server 2012 and SQL Azure with Michael Rys
SSIS Performance Design Patterns with Matt Masson
SSDT Master Class with Gert Drapers
And finally there are still places available on the following sessions:
Putting tabular models into production with Cathy Dumas
Take Good care of your Data: Introducing SQL 2012 DQS &MDS with David Faibish
Storage For the DBA with Denny Cherry
An effective (though uncommon) approach to database design with Hugo Kornelis
SQL Server Workshop for Developers with Leonard Lobel
Leadership Skills for the Database Professional with Kevin Kline
Deploying Highly Available SQL Server 2012 BI Environments. with Chris Testa-O'Neill
This is just a small section of the Microsoft Certified Masters, Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals and Microsoft Staff who will be attending the most important European SQL Server event of the year.
Friday 7 tracks of SQL Server 2012 sessions delivered by our highest rated speakers including SQL Server Product Team , MVPs, MCMs and other world renowned speakers.
Saturday - As always we will conclude proceedings on the Saturday with our free Community Day.
Networking
It's not all about work, SQLBits is an amazing opportunity to network with SQL Server professionals from around the world. We have the following events that follow on from the normal conference days on Thursday and Friday evenings.
- Thursday Fusion-io’s follow-up to last year’s highly entertaining Crappy Code Games in the evening. Test your SQL Server skills to win amazing prizes or just relax and watch.
- Friday SQLBits Pub night. This is a great chance to test your non SQL Skills against your colleagues and fellow SQL Server professionals. In our commitment to the community and to make this a must attend event this time we are allowing partners to come along. Make sure you say they are coming when you register.
Agenda
The agenda isn't finalised yet but you can still register to make sure you get your place. If you want to change your mind once the agenda is finalised then you can do, but we know that the content is going to be amazing so you would be mad to.
Location 
The conference will be taking place at the Novotel London West. We have a special rate for attendees but space is limited to book early to avoid disappointment
To see details go to our Travel & Accommodation page
Pricing
We want as many SQL Server professionals to take advantage of this unique event. To that end, for the third conference in a row, we are freezing the prices to attend. Please visit the pricing page for more information.