Day of Data St. Louis 2026 (#1148)

Overview

Day of Data St. Louis 2026 is a full day in person event for data professionals, technologists, and students. Held on October 24, 2026 at the Microsoft Technology Center in St. Louis, this community driven gathering continues the SQL Saturday and PASS tradition, expanding to cover modern data platforms, analytics, AI, and related topics. Attendees can expect a day of expert led sessions, opportunities to network with peers, and a focus on practical, real world data challenges using current tools and best practices.

What to expect

This free in person event aims to bring together analysts, developers, architects, data leaders, and students to learn from each other and share experiences. The venue provides immersive spaces and presentations designed to help attendees grow skills beyond the purely technical, including sessions focused on career development and leadership. Capacity is limited to around 200 attendees, so early registration is encouraged. A priority lunch option is available during registration to guarantee a seat and a catered meal on site. If you opt out of the lunch ticket, admission is still available, but seating and lunch cannot be guaranteed on the day of the event.

Tracks and sessions

The event features separate tracks led by experienced speakers to cover high demand areas:

• Microsoft Fabric: coverage from data lakehouses and pipelines to real time intelligence and integrated experiences.
• Power BI: reporting, visualization and self service analytics, from building dashboards to enterprise wide analytics.
• SQL Server: core data platform topics including performance tuning, administration, architecture, and new features.
• Data Engineering and Data Science: data architectures, pipelines, warehouses, and machine learning model development.
• Copilot and Artificial Intelligence: integration of AI into data workflows and building intelligent data solutions.
• Professional Development: sessions in the Envisioning Center focused on career growth and leadership.
• Community Spotlight: opportunities for local speakers to advance to larger stages.

Who should attend

Day of Data St. Louis is ideal for anyone who works with or makes decisions around data, including analysts, developers, data engineers, architects, and IT leaders. Students and early career professionals are welcome and there are tracks designed to help them grow in their careers and learn practical, real world skills.

Location and logistics

Location: Microsoft Technology Center, 4220 Duncan Avenue, 5th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63110. Parking guidance is provided through Microsoft reception during check-in with recommended Cortex Orange Garage and North Silo parking; attendees should retain their original parking tickets for validation.

Registration and pricing

Registration is available via the event partner page. There is a lunch option included with priority attendance tickets (~$18) to guarantee admission and a catered lunch. If you choose not to purchase lunch, admission is still possible on a space available basis.

Agenda and format

The schedule section notes that the schedule has not been announced yet, but attendees should expect a full day of sessions across the tracks described above, with time allocated for networking, Q&A, and hands on demonstrations where applicable. A countdown and schedule sections are present on the page to help attendees plan their day.

Sponsors and community

Sponsorship opportunities are available; a sponsorship document with options is linked on the page. The event emphasizes community leadership and opportunities for local user groups and speakers to engage with a broader audience. The event is organized by the SQL Saturday community and supported by partners in the data and tech ecosystem.

FAQ and privacy

A Code of Conduct exists for the event, with clear reporting channels to organizers. Data privacy policies are noted, including consent for sponsor data sharing under the event policy. Attendees are encouraged to review these policies and contact the organizers with any questions.

About the event

Day of Data St. Louis is a community driven event focused on practical data challenges and modern tooling. It is designed to be accessible to data professionals at varying stages of their careers and aims to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration within the St. Louis data community.