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How to Make the Most Out of Attending a Conference: The Elevator Track

People participating in the hallway track

The hallway track, the elevator track, the shuttle trackโ€”conference networking happens everywhere. Here's how to make the most of every moment and turn attendance into lasting relationships.

Jason Romans Community 1 Comment February 18, 2026February 23, 2026 4 Minutes

A Speaker’s Journey: SQL Saturday Orlando 2024

Brooklyn Water Bagel Co sign on building at SQL Saturday Orlando 2024 event.

SQL Saturday Orlando 2024 was rescheduled after a hurricane, but the trip still delivered: two presentations, tons of great questions, and the kind of hallway-track conversations that remind you why the community is worth the travel. From speaker-dinner tips to learning something new about Copilot in Power BI, this is my weekend recap.

Jason Romans Presenting October 31, 2024February 23, 2026 4 Minutes

A Speaker’s Journey: SQL Saturday Minnesota 2024

SQL Saturday Minnesota 2024 recap: travel, speaker dinner, and great Power BI sessionsโ€”then my โ€œNo Model Glue Requiredโ€ talk, a Juicy Lucy tour, and a Minneapolis Sunday with classic local sights.

Jason Romans Presenting October 29, 2024February 23, 2026 4 Minutes

A Speaker’s Journey: SQL Saturday San Diego 2024

SQL Saturday San Diego 2024 recap: a quick travel diary plus the best parts of speaking, learning, and the hallway trackโ€”great Power BI conversations, community energy, and a few classic San Diego moments between sessions.

Jason Romans Presenting October 24, 2024February 23, 2026 4 Minutes

A Speaker’s Journey: Data Saturday Dallas 2024

Heart symbol with "DALLAS" sign for Data Saturday Dallas 2024 event.

Data Saturday Dallas 2024 recap: travel notes, great sessions, and plenty of hallway-track conversationsโ€”plus my speaker experience and the community moments that made the weekend in Dallas worth the trip.

Jason Romans Presenting October 22, 2024February 24, 2026 3 Minutes

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I'm a Microsoft MVP with a passion for data and the Microsoft BI stackโ€”especially Microsoft Fabric. I love helping others unlock insights with tools like Power BI, Tabular Editor, and the broader Fabric ecosystem. I'm always learningโ€”and always eager to share what I learn.



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