Join Your Power BI Peers at the 2018 Power BI World Tour

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The Power BI World Tour is back for 2018! I am excited to be participating again this year.


Join your local SMEs, MVPs, and peers at these value packed two-day events in eight cities between August and November. Registration is open – secure your seat today!

Whether you are local to the area, traveling from near or faraway, the Power BI World Tour will provide exclusive learning and networking opportunities. Don't miss the opportunity to get involved in one or more of these amazing event locations:

Melbourne | Sydney | Charlotte | Copenhagen | Seattle | Dubai | Montreal | Dallas

Boost your expertise and company operations for years to come. Each location will feature a General Session presentation by Microsoft and 24+ breakout sessions across 3 learning tracks designed for the Power BI Analyst, Developer/IT Administrator, and New Professional.

One attendee last year raved, “the different speakers provided great and varied content. [I] loved the different streams that you could pick. Fantastic conference and great value for money.”

Expand your world of experience, grow your network of connections, and get ready to become the Power BI expert you were meant to be. #PBIWorldTour

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