{"id":28764,"date":"2019-11-05T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/?p=28764"},"modified":"2019-11-04T13:19:26","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T21:19:26","slug":"welcome-to-the-21st-annual-pass-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/2019\/11\/05\/welcome-to-the-21st-annual-pass-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the 21st annual PASS Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"
It has been incredible to reflect on how this event continues to support our community, providing unique opportunities for us to learn, connect, and share. The friends we make along the way, the networking and business opportunities that arise out of hallway meetings, the product announcements, and the technical deep dives are all focused on building and supporting the community. Because we are in this with you, PASS Summit provides us with the privileged opportunity to be able to listen to the community. To sit and understand your own firsthand experiences with the products and together embark on a journey of driving the industry forward to meet the expectations of an ever-changing tech landscape.<\/p>\n
So to start off, a simple thank you to each one of you for spending the time, money, and energy to be a part of this amazing, open community of data friends and fans. It\u2019s going to be a great four days.<\/p>\n
There are over 300,000 members of the PASS community, and you’re our closest peers and best advisors. Whether we see you on-site, online, or in one of the thousands of events being hosted by local and virtual chapters, each one of you has helped shape the way the world uses data.<\/p>\n
Over the last twenty years of PASS Summits, we\u2019ve worked side-by-side to drive innovation and provide solutions to companies around the globe. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the people behind the products you love, as well as for you to share your own experiences and insights to shape future product roadmaps. This open exchange drives us to come back each year to deliver the latest product news, the best technical sessions and demos, to host open door Data Clinics, and connect with each of you at the social events.<\/p>\n
Interesting facts about Microsoft at PASS Summit:<\/p>\n
And of course, there are the amazing SQL Saturday events. I\u2019ve had first-hand experience with these over the years and the amount of learning that occurs during a one-day session is phenomenal. We encourage everyone to sign up for these events and leverage the knowledge and insights from our industry experts. Thank you to the community organizers and local PASS chapters for creating this invaluable avenue of learning for both new and seasoned data professionals.<\/p>\n
2019 marks a big year for data at Microsoft. We have a fantastic booth experience with five solution areas and combined Data Clinic that provides coverage across the entire Azure Data landscape. Come check out the great sessions by our own seasoned SQL pros Bob Ward, Connor Cunningham, Sanjay Mishra, and Slava Oks.<\/p>\n
This year the team has also put together an unplugged session<\/strong><\/a> with key engineering leaders joined by some of the MVPs. You will hear us talk about the inner workings of the engineering team and how we collaborate with MVP\u2019s and our SQL Community.<\/p>\n Additionally, Gayle Sheppard, Corporate Vice President of Azure Data, will be involved in the Women in Technology events across the Summit, attending the day one keynote luncheon, and hosting a Women in Technology (WIT) focus group where she shares her professional perspective on the industry and imparts valuable insights into the data business.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve partnered with PASS to bring you exclusive training, free practice tests, and discounted certifications. All attendees of each boot camp will receive a free Microsoft Official Practice Test.<\/strong><\/p>\n I can\u2019t wait to share some monumental announcements in my action-packed keynote tomorrow where I will take you along the journey of SQL Edge to Cloud.<\/p>\n Join me at the Microsoft Azure Keynote tomorrow at 8:00 AM PST or live stream<\/a>.<\/p>\nMicrosoft certification boot camps<\/h2>\n
Join me LIVE at the keynote!<\/h2>\n