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Your Data Should Be Driving Business Results.
Here's How.
Most organisations are sitting on huge volumes of data - but are not yet seeing it translate into faster decisions, better performance, or a clear return. That gap is exactly what this briefing addresses.
Hosted by The Information Lab Ireland, this exclusive half-day event is built for business and technology leaders who want to know how Microsoft Fabric can help their organisation make better use of its data - reducing costs, improving decision-making, and laying the foundation for AI that actually works in practice.
You'll leave with a clear picture of where the business value lies, what good implementation looks like, and practical next steps to start realising the return from your data and AI investment.
Featured Case Study
A practical look at delivering an AI-ready data platform.
Re-Turn, the operator of Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and one of Ireland's most recognisable sustainability brands, will walk you through their journey - from initial roadmap to a live Microsoft Fabric implementation - covering the business case, stakeholder alignment, key challenges and business value delivered.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for senior business and technology leaders who are responsible for data strategy, AI adoption, or technology platform decisions within their organisation.
| Time | Session | What You'll Get |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Registration & Networking | Arrive, grab coffee, and meet fellow attendees and our team. |
| 09:00 | Welcome & Scene Setting | Why now? How to use data to grow your business. |
| 09:15 | Data Roadmap & Strategy | Moving beyond the tech. How to build a data strategy anchored in business value — what good looks like and how to prioritise. |
| 09:45 | AI in Fabric: Agents & Ontology | A practical look at Fabric's AI capabilities — data agents, semantic models, and how ontology-driven AI unlocks smarter, more contextual intelligence. |
| 10:15 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:30 | The Medallion Architecture | A focused deep dive into Bronze, Silver, and Gold — why this layered approach matters and the tangible business benefits it delivers. |
| 11:00 | Customer Case Study — Re-Turn | Hear from Re-Turn on their Microsoft Fabric journey — from roadmap and business case through to live implementation. |
| 11:30 | ACT with The Information Lab | Our approach, funding and customer offer. |
| 12:00 | Q&A & Open Discussion | Open floor for questions across all topics. |
| 12:15 | Networking Lunch | Continue the conversation over lunch with our team and fellow attendees. |