Before #SQLBits2023 we asked @grrl_geek to write a guest blog for us about what she looks for in a conference, and she delivered!

These blogs are still relevant for #SQLBits2024!๐Ÿ“š

Part 1 - Attendee๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ https://posts.sqlbits.com/what-i-look-for-in-a-conference-part-1/

Part 2 - Speaker๐ŸŽค https://posts.sqlbits.com/what-i-look-for-in-a-conference-part-2/

What I Look for in a Conference โ€“ Part 1 - SQLBits

We welcomed a wonderful guest blogger to the Bits Blog this week, Jes Schultz, to write about what she looks for in a conference (and most likely what youโ€™ll look for too!) Take it away, Jes! I love conferences. Yes, Iโ€™m an extrovert. But I believe people of all backgrounds benefit from structured learning and [โ€ฆ]

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Did you get the chance to join our #BSL sessions at #SQLBits2023?๐Ÿฆป If not, be sure to join us for some lessons next year as it is super handy to know!๐ŸคŸ

Haven't watched the @AzureSQL #SQLBits Keynote yet?๐Ÿ˜ณ Why not, hmm?

Don't worry, you can catch up now over on our YouTube Channel ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Believe us, it's one you won't want to miss!๐Ÿงก #SQLBits2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg37ONgcWcQ&t=741s

๐Ÿ“ธ @MikeyBronowski

The Kingdom of AdventureWorks Calls for Aid - Asad Khan, Bob Ward, Sanjay Mishra & Buck Woody

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We may still be a little bit gutted we didn't get to paint the @ICCWales dragon orange for #SQLBits2023...

...Next time?๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽจ

Just because #SQLBIts2023 has come to a halt, it doesn't mean you have to stop playing D&D! ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ

There are SO many reasons why Dungeons and Dragons can benefit you and your business, take a read!๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽฒ

https://posts.sqlbits.com/how-dungeons-and-dragons-could-benefit-your-business/

Dungeons and Dragons (and SQLBits!) Can Benefit Your Business! - SQLBits

During Dungeons and Dragons players are contributing to the story โ€“ promoting a dynamic that creates friendship between colleagues.

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It was only this time last week that we hit our last YouTube milestone yet here we are again! ๐Ÿ‘

Thank you for the support over on our YouTube Channel!๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ All #SQLBits2023 videos should be available on YT throughout June!๐Ÿ‘€

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_9T5oprhCz9whckcRcEgg

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Introducing SQLBits... a data professionalsโ€™ conference with a difference. SQLBits is that rare thing - a conference that doesnโ€™t feel like a conference. Forget never-ending PowerPoints, dry lectures, or predictable catering, this UK-based event has grown from an industry secret to a dynamic global phenomenon. Created by data professionals for other data professionals, it's a conference designed and delivered by the UK Data community it aims to serve. Unlike other conferences, itโ€™s famously friendly and fun - with education, knowledge sharing, and community are its core. Since its inception in 2007, SQLBits has become the largest data conference in the world; providing delegates with access to the sectorโ€™s best experts and thinkers - including those behind the Microsoft Data Platform.

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Have you seen your feed flooded with people speaking at #SQLBits2023 over the past few weeks? ๐Ÿซฃ

Have you decided to take the plunge and speak too?๐ŸŽค

We'd love to have you! Beginner or not!๐Ÿ’ฏ
Keep an eye out for a call for speakers opening in the future!

There may be a prize in it for you too!๐Ÿ˜‰
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We'd really appreciate your help! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ

Did you attend #SQLBits2023? (in-person or virtually)

If yes, your feedback is vital to help us perfect future events... ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://bit.ly/bits23feedback

Thank you!๐Ÿ™Œ
https://twitter.com/SQLBits/status/1644366924074319872

Did you try the wellbeing sponsor (@AdvAnalyticsUK ) juice bikes at #SQLBits2023?๐Ÿงƒ

If so, can you remember the distance you traveled?๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ

We'd really appreciate your help! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ

Did you attend #SQLBits2023? (in-person or virtually)

If yes, your feedback is vital to help us perfect future events... ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://bit.ly/bits23feedback

Thank you!๐Ÿ™Œ