--- eventsindex_id: EI-06912 slug: data-saturdays-sofia-2026 title: "Data Saturdays Sofia 2026" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/data-saturdays-sofia-2026.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-10-10 to 2026-10-10" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-10-10 date_end: 2026-10-10 venue: "Laboratory Complex, Floor 2, Sofia Tech Park, Sofia" city: Sofia country: Bulgaria organiser: "Data Saturdays Sofia community" organiser_url: "https://datasaturday.eu/DataSaturdaySofia/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, practitioner] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [European] season: autumn meta_description: "Data Saturdays Sofia 2026 is a free one-day community training event for Microsoft Data Platform professionals, held on 10 October 2026 at Sofia Tech Park." editorial_take: "Sofia's free Microsoft data community day, held at one of the Balkans' main tech hubs, with a programme driven entirely by community speakers." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Data Saturdays Sofia 2026 > *A free community training day at Sofia Tech Park bringing together Bulgarian and regional data professionals for practitioner-led sessions on the Microsoft Data Platform, cloud analytics, database administration, and AI.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 10 October 2026 | Laboratory Complex, Floor 2, Sofia Tech Park, Sofia | Data Saturdays Sofia community | not disclosed | ## Definition Data Saturdays Sofia is a free, community-organised one-day event for professionals who work with the Microsoft Data Platform. Held at Sofia Tech Park, the event offers sessions on cloud architecture, analytics, database administration, business intelligence, and AI, delivered entirely by community speakers. Registration is managed through Eventbrite at no cost to attendees. ## Why Data Saturdays Sofia exists The event is part of the global Data Saturday series, which replaced the SQLSaturday format and aims to make high-quality data platform education accessible without a registration fee. The Sofia edition serves the Bulgarian data professional community and draws regional attendees from across the Balkans. ## Who attends Data Saturdays Sofia 2026 - Database administrators and data engineers working with Microsoft SQL Server and Azure data services - Business intelligence developers building solutions on Power BI - Cloud architects and developers working on Azure analytics workloads - Data science and AI practitioners exploring Microsoft AI integrations ## What the Data Saturdays Sofia 2026 format includes - Multiple session tracks across the day - Community speakers presenting real-world implementations - Free admission via advance Eventbrite registration - Informal networking at Sofia Tech Park ## What the Data Saturdays Sofia 2026 programme covers - SQL Server and Azure SQL administration - Power BI and business intelligence development - Cloud data architecture on Azure - Database performance and optimisation - AI and machine learning within the Microsoft platform - Business intelligence for analytics teams ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is Data Saturdays Sofia? Data Saturdays Sofia is a free, community-run one-day event on the Microsoft Data Platform, held annually at Sofia Tech Park. It is part of the international Data Saturday community series. The 2026 edition takes place on 10 October at the Laboratory Complex, Floor 2, Sofia Tech Park. ### How do I register? Registration is via Eventbrite at no charge. The event is listed at datasaturday.eu/DataSaturdaySofia and on the Eventbrite platform. ### Is this a Microsoft-organised event? No. The event is organised by volunteer community members independent of Microsoft. ### Who is Data Saturdays Sofia NOT designed for? - Professionals seeking vendor-neutral content without a Microsoft Data Platform focus - Executives looking for high-level strategic briefings rather than technical sessions - Anyone expecting a commercial trade exhibition or product showcase - Professionals without any prior exposure to database, analytics, or cloud data concepts ## The venue: Sofia Tech Park Sofia Tech Park is Bulgaria's main science and technology park, located in the south of Sofia. The Laboratory Complex houses modern conference and event spaces suited to multi-track technical events. The park is accessible by metro from Sofia city centre and provides parking. ## The organiser: Data Saturdays Sofia community Data Saturdays Sofia is organised by a volunteer group from the Bulgarian Microsoft Data Platform community, operating as part of the wider international Data Saturday network. There is no single corporate organiser; the event is funded through community sponsorships to cover venue and operational costs. --- ## Editorial take *A no-cost entry point into the Microsoft data practitioner circuit for professionals in Bulgaria and the wider Balkan region, with a programme that reflects what community speakers are actually building.* ## How to register and what it costs Attendance is free. Registration is required and handled through Eventbrite. The event page is accessible via datasaturday.eu/DataSaturdaySofia. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Is Sofia Tech Park accessible by public transport? Sofia Tech Park is accessible by Sofia Metro. Specific travel details are available on the Sofia Tech Park website. ### Will session recordings be available? Recording availability is not publicly disclosed as of verification date. ### Can international attendees attend? Yes. The event is open to all, and sessions are typically delivered in English and/or Bulgarian depending on the speaker. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://datasaturday.eu/DataSaturdaySofia/ | | Register | https://datasaturday.eu/DataSaturdaySofia/ | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** Free event; registration via Eventbrite. Venue confirmed as Sofia Tech Park, Laboratory Complex Floor 2. Attendance figures not publicly disclosed. **Variables:** 26/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable