

What we’re about
Data Bristol has been formed to offer knowledge sharing and networking opportunities for data professionals, techies, researchers or simply those with an interest in data applications and technologies. We aim to provide an open, friendly environment in which everyone can participate, learn and share their knowledge and experience with presentations covering a wide range of topics.
So, whether, you’re a data developer, engineer, scientist, analyst, manager, professional, academic etc, please feel free to join. Events generally cover the following subject areas: -
• Data Engineering
• Data DevOps
• Business Intelligence
• Database Administration & Development
• Advanced Analytics & Big Data
• AI and ML
• Infrastructure & Platforms
• Cloud & Internet of Things (IoT)
• Other Emerging Technologies
Meetings provide an opportunity for established and new speakers to share their experience, knowledge and thoughts for the benefit of all members. Attendees are encouraged to socialise, ask questions, network and learn from others. We aim to cater for different experience levels, with topics suitable for beginners through to more advanced subjects.
All attendees are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct below.
### Code of Conduct for group leaders
As event and experience organizers, we seek to provide a respectful, friendly, professional experience for everyone, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, age, race, or religion. We do not tolerate any behavior that is degrading to any gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability, nor do we tolerate any behavior that would be deemed harassment or discrimination. Individuals are responsible for knowing and abiding by our standards and we encourage everyone to assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment. Please report any concerns, suspicious activity, or disruptive behavior to the Azure Data Community team so we can address issues immediately.
### All group members should follow
Throughout each interaction:
- Be friendly and welcoming
- Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
- Ask yourself how you can make someone life easier.
- Be patient
- Remember that people have varying communication styles and preferences.
- Recognize that not everyone is using their native language. Meaning and tone can be lost in translation.
- Be thoughtful
- Think about how others will interpret your words. Aim for clear and productive communication.
- Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain from commenting.
- Be respectful and inclusive
- Respect differences of opinion.
- Seek to understand and build bridges, not condemn or criticize.
- Make a conscious effort to include people who differ from you.
- Be open and curious
- Assume good intent and interpret others’ statements or questions in good faith.
- Ask questions to understand, not denounce.
- Focus on continuous learning. Improve upon the things you already know, tackle new things, and ask others about their expertise to deepen your own knowledge.
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### Summary
- Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy.
- Use welcoming and inclusive language.
- Be thoughtful in how you communicate in person and online.
- Don’t be destructive or inflammatory.
- Gracefully accept constructive criticism.
- Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
- Reach out to the organizers if you need anything.
Sponsors
See allUpcoming events (4)
See all- Data Culture and Graph DB VisualisationsiO Associates, Bristol
AGENDA
18.00 – 18:20 Meet & GreetSponsored and Hosted by iO Associates (Tech & Digital recruitment specialists), we bring you an evening of Data and AI.
18:20 - 19:10 Discovery Graphs by Alex Cole
Data discovery projects often reveal a chaotic and intricate data landscape—how can we untangle this mess and communicate it effectively? In this talk, I'll introduce graph databases and share how I've leveraged them to create interactive, structured visualizations of the data landscape. I'll demonstrate how these tools can highlight data lineage, manage complexity, and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
Alex Cole is a Lead Architect specializing in Data and AI. As a Databricks Solutions Architect Champion and leader of the Cognizant Databricks Community of Practice, Alex applies deep technical knowledge and creative problem-solving to his projects. He has made contributions to open-source projects, including Apache Commons, Databricks Labs, and the Unity Catalog—an open-source data governance tool. Alex holds multiple certifications in Data Engineering, Data Science, AI Engineering, and MLOps for both Azure and Databricks. He shares his insights and experiences on his blog at www.alexcole.net. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexcole01/
19:10 - 19:40 Pizza, Drinks and Networking - thanks iO!
19:40 - 20:30 Data Culture Renaissance by Cayleigh O'Dwyer
Sharing the key components required to bridge the gap between people and the ever changing world of Data & AI.
As a Data Culture Revolutionist with over 10 years’ experience in the Data Strategy & Culture environment, I am a passionate advocate for data-driven decision-making. Focussed on driving data maturity, bridging the worlds of data and business, I bring thought leadership and industry expertise and my journey involves not only visualizing transformation but also executing it effectively. With a keen eye for design thinking and innovation, I thrive in diverse environments, fostering collaboration and nurturing a data-driven culture. Let’s revolutionize data together.
20:30 on - networking/pub
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About iO Associates - https://www.ioassociates.co.uk/
As Tech & Digital recruitment specialists, it has always been a key part of the ethos at iO Associates to give back to the communities in which we serve. iO Associates are therefore keen supporters and organisers of meetup groups right across the UK, providing opportunities for knowledge sharing and building connections.
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Photos
We ask that you do NOT take photos at this meetup.
We will invite people to be included in a group photo/s during the event. Speakers will let you know if it's okay to photograph their presentation (excluding other attendees).
You may see organisers taking photos during the talks. These will be of speakers, if they have agreed to this, and will not include faces of attendees. - DataOps and Power Automate with FabriciO Associates, Bristol
AGENDA
18.00 – 18:20 Meet & GreetSponsored and Hosted by iO Associates (Tech & Digital recruitment specialists), we bring you an evening of Data and AI.
18:20 - 19:10 DataOps: 10 years later by Steph Locke
I started talking about DataOps and where the future of our industry needed to go an astonishing 10 years ago. Today, I want to reflect on some key questions: how has our industry moved on, what's key today, and where does the future lie?
19:10 - 19:40 Pizza, Drinks and Networking - thanks iO!
19:40 - 20:30 Streamlining Data Flows: Integrating Power Automate with Microsoft Fabric by Laura-Jayne Adamson
Learn how to leverage Power Automate to seamlessly read emails and push data directly into Microsoft Fabric. This demonstration will highlight the simplicity of setting up workflows, extracting actionable insights from email content, and automating the integration with Microsoft Fabric for powerful data storage and analytics.
20:30 on - networking/pub
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About iO Associates - https://www.ioassociates.co.uk/
As Tech & Digital recruitment specialists, it has always been a key part of the ethos at iO Associates to give back to the communities in which we serve. iO Associates are therefore keen supporters and organisers of meetup groups right across the UK, providing opportunities for knowledge sharing and building connections.
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Photos
We ask that you do NOT take photos at this meetup.
We will invite people to be included in a group photo/s during the event. Speakers will let you know if it's okay to photograph their presentation (excluding other attendees).
You may see organisers taking photos during the talks. These will be of speakers, if they have agreed to this, and will not include faces of attendees. - SQL Server on Linux and Data QA TechniquesiO Associates, Bristol
AGENDA
18.00 – 18:20 Meet & GreetSponsored and Hosted by iO Associates (Tech & Digital recruitment specialists), we bring you an evening of Data and AI.
18:20 - 19:10 Running SQL Server on Linux by Andrew Pruski
SQL Server has had the ability to run on Linux for a number of years now but what are the differences to running on Windows?
What are the benefits of running SQL on Linux? Are there any?
This session will show how to get started with SQL Server on Linux, what the main differences are, the advantages it brings, and the disadvantages that need to be contended with.Topics covered will be: -
How SQL Server on Linux works
Installing SQL Server on a Linux distribution
High availability options for SQL Server on Linux
How to run SQL Server in a Linux container19:10 - 19:40 Pizza, Drinks and Networking - thanks iO!
19:40 - 20:30 Data development quality assurance techniques (automated and process) by Paul Mugleston
More info coming soon
20:30 on - networking/pub
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About iO Associates - https://www.ioassociates.co.uk/
As Tech & Digital recruitment specialists, it has always been a key part of the ethos at iO Associates to give back to the communities in which we serve. iO Associates are therefore keen supporters and organisers of meetup groups right across the UK, providing opportunities for knowledge sharing and building connections.
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Photos
We ask that you do NOT take photos at this meetup.
We will invite people to be included in a group photo/s during the event. Speakers will let you know if it's okay to photograph their presentation (excluding other attendees).
You may see organisers taking photos during the talks. These will be of speakers, if they have agreed to this, and will not include faces of attendees. - Agentic AIRunway East Bristol Bridge, Bristol
Hosted and Sponsored by Snap Analytics - snapanalytics.co.uk - an enterprise partner to help connect data, technology and teams to deliver exceptional business outcomes.
Location: Runway East Bristol Bridge, 1 Victoria St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6AA
AGENDA
18.00 – 18:20 Meet & Greet
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18:20 - 19:10 Talk #1 TBC
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19:10 - 19:40 Pizza and Networking
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19:40 - 20:30 Talk #2 TBC
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20:30 - Pub
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About Snap Analytics - https://snapanalytics.co.uk/Snap Analytics partners with enterprises to help them to connect their data, technology and teams to deliver exceptional business outcomes.
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Photos
We ask that you do NOT take photos at this meetup.We will invite people to be included in a group photo/s during the event. Speakers will let you know if it's okay to photograph their presentation (excluding other attendees).
You may see organisers taking photos during the talks. These will be of speakers, if they have agreed to this, and will not include faces of attendees.