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Join us for a practical half-day forum designed for data professionals who want to better understand modern data management and how it supports trusted reporting, analytics, AI readiness and stronger governance practices.
As organisations continue investing in Microsoft Fabric, AI, analytics platforms and data governance programs, the need for trusted and well-managed data is becoming more important than ever.
This event will introduce the core disciplines of data management in a practical and accessible way, including data governance, data quality, metadata, lineage, AI readiness, DAMA-DMBOK concepts and CDMP certification pathways.
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Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM AEST
Location: The Precinct, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Ticket: $39
Includes: Morning tea and casual pizza lunch
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Data professionals
- Data analysts
- BI and reporting professionals
- Data engineers
- Data architects
- Data governance professionals
- Data stewards
- Analytics managers
- Technology leaders
- Consultants
- Anyone interested in data management, governance, quality, metadata or CDMP certification
You do not need to be preparing for CDMP certification to attend. The event is designed to be practical and useful for anyone working with data.
What you will learn
Why data management matters in the AI era
How data governance works in practice
Common data quality challenges and how to approach them
The role of metadata, lineage and catalogues
How data management supports Microsoft Fabric, AI and analytics initiatives
An introduction to DAMA-DMBOK concepts
What CDMP certification is and how to prepare for it
How the 3-Day Deep Dive CDMP Fundamentals course can help you go deeper
Bootcamp Program
Agenda
8:30 AM — Registration, morning tea and networking
9:15 AM — Welcome and introductions
9:25 AM — Why Data Management Matters in the AI Era
9:55 AM — Data Governance Without the Buzzwords
10:35 AM — Data Quality, Metadata and Lineage in Practice
11:15 AM — Guest session: Practical Data Governance / Purview / AI Readiness
11:50 AM — DAMA-DMBOK and CDMP: What You Need to Know
12:20 PM — CDMP Course Pathway, Attendee Offer and Q&A
12:40 PM — Casual pizza lunch and networking
1:30 PM — Event close
CDMP course pathway
Attendees will also learn how the 3-Day Deep Dive CDMP Fundamentals course can help them go deeper into the DAMA-DMBOK framework and prepare for CDMP certification.
A special attendee offer will be available for those interested in continuing into the October CDMP course.
Bootcamp Speakers
Nigel Rablin
Fujitsu AI Delivery Lead
Jerry Gaines
CTO Sida4 and 4impact
Mimoune Djouallah
Microsoft Fabric CAT team
Martin Catherall
Doing data since day dot!
Heidi Hasting
Consultant
Gilbert Quevauvilliers
Power BI | Fabric | Data Consultant | Architect | Microsoft MVP | Fourmoo
Jernej Kavka
Microsoft AI MVP, Solution Architect @ SSW
Bronwen Zande
Director Soul Solutions
Craig Bryden
Principal Consultant: Data @ ADAICO
Bootcamp Sponsors
Pricing
Register now to book your spot
Early Bird pricing ends on August 31st!
PRE-CON WORKSHOPS
$597
- Choose a full-day workshop with topics like Power BI, Microsoft Fabric or Azure Data Services
- Learn from an industry expert through hands-on activities
- Includes full-day catering
CONFERENCE DAY
$597
- Choose from 18 different sessions
- Swag bag
- Includes full-day catering
PRE-CON WORKSHOPS + CONFERENCE DAY
$1047
- Become a Data Expert by attending a workshop and full-day conference
- Swag bag
- Includes full-day catering
All prices are in Australian Dollars.
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Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and organisers at this event are expected to behave respectfully and professionally.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free event for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, or lack of religion.
Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, unwanted photography or recording, unwanted physical contact, inappropriate sexual attention, or disruption of talks and sessions will not be tolerated.
If someone asks you to stop inappropriate behaviour, you are expected to comply immediately.
Sponsors are also expected to follow this Code of Conduct and must not use sexualised imagery, activities, clothing, or materials in booths, presentations, or promotional content.
If you experience or witness behaviour that makes you or others feel unsafe or uncomfortable, please contact an organiser or event staff member immediately. We will take reasonable steps to support you and address the situation.
The organisers may take any action they consider appropriate, including issuing a warning or removing someone from the event without a refund.
This Code of Conduct applies to all official event venues, sessions, workshops, and related social gatherings.
Attendance at Your Own Risk
By attending this event, you acknowledge that your participation is at your own risk. The organisers, partners, sponsors, and associated entities are not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or distress experienced during the event, except where liability cannot be excluded by law.
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