PBI, Data, Analytics UG Leeds | May 2026 | Lazaros V & Shubhangi G
About this event
Leeds Power BI, Data & Analytics User Group — We’re Back!
After a short break, we’re excited to return with another fantastic evening of learning, networking, and community — hosted by Hippo Digital at The Brew Society, Leeds.
Join us on Wednesday 27th May 2026 for a high-quality, hybrid event featuring two brilliant speakers covering both governance and design in Power BI — two topics that every data professional needs to master.
🎤 Speaker Line-Up
Lazaros Viastikopoulos
Power BI Governance: The Foundations Matter More Than Ever
Practical lessons for governing Power BI at scale.
A practical look at the Power BI governance foundations that still matter - even as the platform has evolved into being one workload of many within MS Fabric, surrounded by AI hype. Laz first delivered this talk in 2019. Before ChatGPT. Before Copilot. Before Fabric. He's giving it again in 2026 because the framework hasn't needed to change and because AI doesn't fix bad governance, it accelerates the consequences of it. The talk walks the practical journey between the different Power BI Deployment Approaches and covers the factors to set up between them. In short: the factors have not changed. The cost of skipping them has.
Shubhangi Goyal
Wireframe to Report: A Practical Power BI Design Workflow
Learn a practical end to end workflow for designing Power BI reports, from requirements gathering and wireframing to final delivery and iteration.
This session walks through a practical, end-to-end workflow for designing Power BI reports, from initial wireframing to a polished, production-ready dashboard. Attendees will learn how to translate business questions into clear layouts, choose the right visuals for the right insights, and apply design principles that improve usability and decision-making.
🎯 What to Expect
- Insightful, practical sessions from experienced speakers
- Real-world techniques you can apply immediately
- A chance to connect with the Leeds data community
- A relaxed, welcoming environment — whether you’re new or experienced
📍 Event Details
Location: Hippo Digital, The Brew Society, Leeds LS1 4HT
Arrival: 5:30 PM
Start: 6:00 PM
Finish: ~8:30 PM
🎥 Hybrid Event: Attend in person or join via YouTube livestream
🍕 Food & Refreshments Provided
🤝 Networking before and after talks
🙌 Special Thanks
A big thank you to Hippo Digital for sponsoring and hosting this event.
⚠️ RSVP Reminder
Spaces are limited for in-person attendance, so please RSVP early.
If your plans change, kindly update your RSVP so someone else can attend.
We’re excited to be back — and we can’t wait to see you there!
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