Data Saturday #75 Croatia 2026

Overview

Data Saturday Croatia 2026 is a one day community event designed for professionals who work with the Microsoft data platform. Attendees can expect content spanning data management, cloud and hybrid architecture, analytics, business intelligence, and related topics. The event is built around practical sessions and hands-on materials that help data professionals sharpen their skills with tools such as SQL Server, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI. The Croatia edition emphasizes local organizing teams, sponsor involvement, and a program that blends technical depth with accessible, real world use cases. The day is structured to deliver a mix of pre conference activities, keynote style talks, interactive sessions, and hands on labs where participants can apply new concepts to real data scenarios.

Venue and Date

The event takes place on Saturday, 13 June 2026, at Hotel International, Miramarska 24, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia. The venue is selected to accommodate a compact, high signal to noise environment for deep technical discussions, with on site registration and networking opportunities. A map and directions are provided on the event page to help attendees reach the venue with ease. The day is designed to fit a busy professional schedule while offering ample time for conversation, networking, and Q&A sessions with speakers and organizers.

Pre-conference Workshops

A notable feature of this Data Saturday edition is the pre conference workshop track. These focused, one day seminars cover advanced analytics with Transact-SQL in a practical setting, an in depth look at Microsoft Fabric for data engineers and BI professionals, advanced T SQL triage techniques for diagnosing and refactoring complex queries, and other specialist topics. Each workshop is led by recognized experts in the field and includes hands on components, demonstrations, and opportunities to apply techniques to real world datasets. Attendees can register for these workshops in addition to the main conference.

Schedule and Sessions

The main event builds around a schedule that includes keynote style presentations, breakout sessions, and hands on labs. A downloadable app and an embedded session grid provide details on sessions, tracks, and speakers. The content centers around SQL Server, Azure SQL, Fabric platform components, data governance, security considerations, and BI solutions with Power BI. The site also provides links to external registration and event management pages, making it straightforward to plan attendance and track sessions of interest. The schedule is designed to facilitate learning, practical demonstrations, and opportunities for interaction with speakers.

Speakers and Organizers

Organizers include Damir Matešić, MVP, Dean Savović, and Domagoj Piškur, along with volunteers from the local SQL Server User Group Croatia. The event features speakers who are notable figures in the Microsoft data ecosystem and who contribute sessions on advanced topics and best practices. A pre conference workshop lineup highlights sessions led by Dejan Sarka, Nikola Ilic, Augustin Dokoza Bukvic, and Erik Darling, among others. The lineup emphasizes practical skills, real world problem solving, and the sharing of industry insights. Networking and sponsor exhibits are an integral part of the day, offering opportunities to connect with peers and potential partners.

Sponsors, Tickets and Contact

Sponsorships are acknowledged on the page with several tiers and logos displayed. Tickets are available through the linked Eventbrite page, with information about pricing and registration. Contact information for organizers is provided for those who want to sponsor or inquire about the event. This Data Saturday edition aims to deliver high value through quality speakers, hands on learning, and opportunities to connect with the Croatian data community.