Data Saturday Rheinland 2026

Overview

Data Saturday Rheinland 2026 is a free one day community event for professionals who use the Microsoft data platform and Microsoft Azure technologies. Organized by Datamonster e.V. UG Rheinland in collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, the event focuses on a wide range of topics including data management, cloud and hybrid architecture, analytics, business intelligence, AI, and more. The conference brings together data professionals from the region to share knowledge, network, and engage with practical sessions and hands-on workshops.

Agenda

The day features a combination of talks, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations that cover the latest trends in data platforms, modern data engineering, and the integration of AI into data workflows. A key highlight is the pre-conference sessions, which offer in-depth, practical training on Docker, PostgreSQL, and AI guided data engineering. The schedule includes a venue overview and a schedule section that integrates an embedded program grid from Sessionize, providing attendees with a clear view of sessions and timings. A dedicated session continues to emphasize the importance of a safe and inclusive conference environment via the Code of Conduct section.

Pre-conference workshops

• From Zero to Secure — Introduction into Docker (with Jan Nordhoff and Marta Sokolowska): This hands-on workshop walks participants through building and deploying a Python Flask web server using Docker. It guides attendees from core Docker concepts to a production-grade secure deployment, including multi-stage builds, non-root containers, Docker Compose, TLS termination, and local development enhancements. Prerequisites include basic command-line familiarity and Docker Desktop. A registration link is provided for this pre-conference event.
• Learning PostgreSQL as a SQL Server User (with Grant Fritchey): This session targets professionals moving from SQL Server to PostgreSQL, highlighting core behaviors, differences, and practical guidance for effective cross-platform data work.
• Data Engineering with AI: From Vibe Coding to Reliable AI-guided Engineering (with Sascha Dittmann): This workshop addresses the challenges of applying AI in data engineering, offering a practical blueprint for standardized AI workflows, coding guidelines, and automated data lakehouse maintenance.

Venue

The event is hosted at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Campus Sankt Augustin, Grantham-Allee 20, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany. An embedded map provides attendees with easy orientation to the campus location.

Who should attend

Data professionals who leverage Microsoft data platforms, Azure technologies, and related data management and analytics topics will benefit most from this conference. The event is suitable for data engineers, BI professionals, data architects, and developers seeking hands-on technical sessions and practical guidance for real-world projects.

FAQ

Details about registration and additional workshop information are available through the provided Eventbrite registration links for the main event and each pre-conference workshop. The event emphasizes an inclusive, harassment-free environment and outlines a Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming experience for all participants.