Columbus 2025

Data Saturday #71 Columbus 2025

Data Saturday Columbus is a FREE, one-day community event designed for professionals and enthusiasts working with the Microsoft Data Platform and related technologies. The event offers a diverse range of sessions covering topics such as data management, cloud and hybrid architecture, analytics, business intelligence, and AI. It's an excellent opportunity to learn from industry experts, share knowledge, and connect with peers in the data community.

Pre-conference workshop

SQL Server Jumpstart for Accidental DBAs

with Kevin Hill

New to managing SQL Server? You’re not alone—and you’re not expected to know everything on day one. This 4-hour in-person session is designed for accidental DBAs: sysadmins, developers, and IT pros who suddenly find themselves responsible for SQL Server. We’ll start at the beginning, covering installation choices, best practices, and common pitfalls. You’ll get to learn about essential tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Configuration Manager, and learn how to set up basic maintenance to keep your instance healthy. Along the way, we’ll focus on practical tips and real-world explanations—no jargon, no deep internals. Plenty of time will be set aside for Q&A, so bring your questions, challenges, or “I have no idea what this does” moments. You’ll leave with the confidence to handle the basics and a clear idea of what to learn next.

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Sponsorship Benefits

Sponsorships:	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Lunch Session (Limited to first three sponsors)	*
List of all opt-in* registrants.	*
Logo on Interior and Exterior Signage	*
Social Media Announcement (LinkedIn, X/Twitter) thanking you as a sponsor (1 week and 3 weeks prior to event)	*
Prime table location	*
Sponsor Table w/ 2 chairs & power strip	*	*
2 admission tickets w/ comped lunch	*	*
Logo on Event Emails	*	*
Logo on Interior Signage	*	*
Opt In* Attendee List	*	*
Logo on Website	*	*	*
Raffle Participation	*	*	*
Social Media Announcement (LinkedIn, X/Twitter) welcoming you as a Sponsor	*	*	*
Cost Per	$1,000	$500	$250

*Compliance with Ohio law requires us to only share the information of those who opt in.

All sponsor reprentatives agree to adhere to the code of conduct list on the even site.

Sponsor Add-Ons

In addition to our regular sponsorship packages, we are offering optional add-ons that you may chhose to sign up for.

Room sponsorship - $250

Company name on room and company suplied sing in room.
Sign must fit on an easel style display. Data Saturday team is not responsible for return of the sign

Speaker Dinner Sponsorship - $750 (Limit 1 sponsor)

Networking with speakers
Briefly address attendees of the dinner

Speakers

Code of Conduct

Code of conduct

By attending this event, should you be chosen you agree to all aspects of this code of conduct.

In all of our interactions, we aspire to embody and champion the below values:

Be Friendly and Welcoming

Listen with purpose and create space for other's communication preferences.

Ask yourself how you can make someone else's life easier.

Be Patient

Remember that people have varying communication styles and preferences.

Recognize that not everyone is using their native language (meaning and tone can be lost in translation).

Be Thoughtful

Think about how others will interpret your words – productive, clear communication requires effort!

Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain entirely from commenting.

Be Respectful and Inclusive

Respect differences of opinion.

Seek to build bridges and understand, not condemn or criticize.

Make a conscious effort to include people who differ from you.

Be Open and Curious

Assume good intent and interpret others’ statements or questions in good faith.

Ask questions to understand, not denounce.

Focus on continuous learning - get better at the things you already know, tackle completely new things, and ask others about their expertise to deepen yours

No discrimination or harassment.

CBusData and Data Saturday Columbus are committed to providing a harassment-free experience to Program participants regardless of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical size, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or technology choices. Harassment is unwelcome verbal, physical, or virtual behavior based on the characteristics identified above.

No sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment is unwelcome verbal, physical or virtual behavior based on sex and includes gender-based harassment of a person of the same or different gender. Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:

Unwelcome sexual advances

Sexual comments or inappropriate gender-based jokes

Excessive, unwelcome romantic attention

Offering or conditioning an employment benefit or preferential treatment, like a promotion or job assignment, in exchange for sexual favors

Unwelcome physical contact

Sharing or displaying sexually explicit content

Using sexually degrading words

In Summary:

Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy.

Use welcoming and inclusive language.

Be thoughtful in how you communicate in person and online.

Don’t be destructive or inflammatory.

Gracefully accept constructive criticism.

Listen with purpose, create space for communication preferences; honor them by shifting to accommodate.

Violators whether they be sponsor, speaker, or attendee will be asked to leave the event with no refund. If necessary your employer and/or law enforcement will be contacted.

Contact

Organizer: Peter Shore