--- eventsindex_id: EI-06840 slug: data-saturday-croatia-2026 title: "Data Saturday Croatia 2026" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/data-saturday-croatia-2026.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-06-13 to 2026-06-13" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-13 date_end: 2026-06-13 venue: "Hotel International, Zagreb" city: "Zagreb" country: "Croatia" organiser: "SQL Server User Group Croatia" organiser_url: "https://events.3nf.hr/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, data-professional, practitioner] format: [conference] purpose: [education, community] geography_scope: [national] season: summer meta_description: "Data Saturday Croatia 2026 is Zagreb's annual community conference for Microsoft Data Platform professionals, covering SQL Server, Azure SQL." editorial_take: "After seven years of free admission, the introduction of a EUR 10 ticket is a meaningful signal about the event's trajectory: the organising community is investing in production quality, including a pre-conference day with recognized international speakers." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Data Saturday Croatia 2026 > *Zagreb's annual community conference for Microsoft Data Platform professionals, marking its first paid edition (EUR 10) after seven years free, with a pre-conference Microsoft Fabric seminar featuring Nikola Ilic and Augustin Dokoza Bukvic, followed by a main day covering SQL Server, Azure SQL, Fabric, and Power BI.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 13 June 2026 | Hotel International, Zagreb | SQL Server User Group Croatia | not publicly disclosed | ## Definition Data Saturday Croatia is the annual community conference for professionals working with the Microsoft Data Platform in Croatia, organized by volunteers from the SQL Server User Group Croatia. The 2026 edition is the first to charge admission (EUR 10 plus Eventbrite fee), following seven consecutive free editions. A pre-conference day offers an extended Microsoft Fabric seminar with Nikola Ilic and Augustin Dokoza Bukvic. The main conference covers SQL Server, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI. ## The 2026 edition at Hotel International Zagreb The main conference on June 13 features sessions across the Microsoft data stack. The pre-conference seminar provides deeper training on Microsoft Fabric for attendees who want extended preparation. Confirmed speakers include Damir Matesic (MVP and organizer), Nikola Ilic (pre-conference), and Erik Darling (advanced T-SQL). This is the first year the event charges admission. The EUR 10 fee applies to the main conference; the pre-conference seminar pricing should be verified at events.3nf.hr. ## Who attends Data Saturday Croatia 2026 - Database administrators and SQL Server practitioners in Croatia and the regional DACH-Adriatic area - Data engineers working with Microsoft Fabric and Azure SQL - Power BI developers and BI professionals - Community members active in the Croatian and regional Microsoft data user group network - Professionals attending the pre-conference for structured Fabric training ## What the Data Saturday Croatia 2026 format includes - Pre-conference Microsoft Fabric seminar (Nikola Ilic, Augustin Dokoza Bukvic) - Main conference day with sessions on the Microsoft data stack - Community networking with a volunteer-organized team - First paid edition at EUR 10 (plus Eventbrite fee) ## What the Data Saturday Croatia 2026 programme covers - Microsoft Fabric: architecture, integration, and migration paths - SQL Server: administration, performance tuning, and advanced T-SQL - Azure SQL: cloud-first data architecture - Power BI: reporting, data modelling, and governance - Community-contributed technical content across the Microsoft data platform ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### Why is the event charging for the first time in 2026? Not explicitly stated by the organiser. The EUR 10 fee is described in the source data as a change after seven years of free admission, with the organiser managing costs associated with the venue and production. ### Who are the confirmed speakers? Confirmed speakers include Damir Matesic (MVP, organiser), Nikola Ilic (pre-conference), and Erik Darling (advanced T-SQL sessions). Full speaker list at events.3nf.hr. ### Is the pre-conference included in the EUR 10 ticket? Pricing details for the pre-conference are not publicly disclosed as of verification. The EUR 10 fee applies to the main conference. Verify combined options at events.3nf.hr. ### Who is Data Saturday Croatia NOT designed for? Practitioners working outside the Microsoft data stack, those focused on non-data software disciplines, attendees expecting a large-scale multi-vendor exhibition, or professionals not involved in database, analytics, or BI work. ## The venue: Hotel International Zagreb Hotel International is a conference hotel in Zagreb at Miramarska 24, offering dedicated conference hall and breakout space. The venue is centrally located and accessible by public transport. ## The organiser: SQL Server User Group Croatia The SQL Server User Group Croatia, led by Damir Matesic MVP alongside Dean Savovic and Domagoj Piskur, organizes this event on a volunteer basis. The event follows the Data Saturday model, a global network of regional community Microsoft data conferences. Full details at events.3nf.hr. --- ## Editorial take *Data Saturday Croatia's shift to a EUR 10 admission after seven free editions is a healthy sign of community maturation: the pre-conference day with Nikola Ilic adds genuine value that justifies more than symbolic cost.* ## How to register and what it costs Main conference ticket: EUR 10 plus Eventbrite booking fee. Registration is via Eventbrite, linked from events.3nf.hr. Pre-conference seminar pricing should be verified separately at the same URL. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Where do I register? Via Eventbrite, linked from events.3nf.hr. ### Is there a virtual attendance option? Not publicly disclosed as of verification. ### Is the conference in Croatian or English? Not explicitly confirmed. Data Saturday events typically include sessions in both local language and English. Verify at events.3nf.hr. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://events.3nf.hr/ | | Register | https://events.3nf.hr/ | | Programme | not publicly disclosed as of verification | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** EUR 10 ticket confirmed per l3_data as first paid edition after 7 free years. Confirmed speakers: Damir Matesic, Nikola Ilic, Erik Darling per l3_data. **Variables:** 29/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable