--- eventsindex_id: EI-06921 slug: daten-wg-2026 title: "Daten-WG 2026" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/daten-wg-2026.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-10-14 to 2026-10-16" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-10-14 date_end: 2026-10-16 venue: "Die Wohngemeinschaft Meeting Spaces, Richard-Wagner-Str. 39, Cologne" city: Cologne country: Germany organiser: "Daten-WG" organiser_url: "https://www.daten-wg.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, practitioner] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [European] season: autumn meta_description: "Daten-WG 2026 is a three-day community conference on Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and data analytics in Cologne." editorial_take: "An intentionally relaxed community format for German-speaking Power BI and Microsoft Fabric practitioners, held in an unconventional venue that reflects the event's informal character." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Daten-WG 2026 > *A three-day community conference for Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and data analytics practitioners in Cologne, held at an informal meeting space in the Belgian Quarter and designed around practitioner knowledge-sharing rather than a formal conference format.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 14-16 October 2026 | Die Wohngemeinschaft, Richard-Wagner-Str. 39, Cologne | Daten-WG | not disclosed | ## Definition Daten-WG is a three-day community conference for Power BI, data analytics, and business intelligence professionals, held in Cologne, Germany. The event takes a deliberately informal community format, with workshops and sessions spread across three days at Die Wohngemeinschaft meeting spaces in Cologne's Belgian Quarter. The focus is on Microsoft data tools, particularly Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, with an emphasis on practical knowledge exchange. ## Why Daten-WG exists The name "Daten-WG" references the German concept of a shared flat (Wohngemeinschaft), reflecting the event's informal, community-first character. The format was designed as a counterpoint to large commercial data conferences, prioritising small-group interaction and hands-on sessions over keynote-driven programmes. The Belgian Quarter venue reinforces this character with its neighbourhood-scale setting. ## Who attends Daten-WG 2026 - Power BI developers and report builders seeking in-depth technical exchange - Microsoft Fabric architects and data engineers evaluating or implementing the platform - Business intelligence professionals working in German-speaking markets - Data analytics practitioners from small and mid-sized organisations - Community members from the German and broader European Power BI ecosystem ## What the Daten-WG 2026 format includes - Three days of workshops and sessions (14-16 October 2026) in an informal venue - Small-group format suited to hands-on exercises and open discussion - Community-driven programme without a large keynote structure - Networking in a relaxed setting in Cologne's Belgian Quarter ## What the Daten-WG 2026 programme covers - Power BI: report design, data modelling, DAX, and deployment pipelines - Microsoft Fabric: architecture, lakehouse, data engineering, and warehouse workloads - Business intelligence strategy and data culture in organisations - Data analytics patterns for small and mid-sized teams - Microsoft data tool integration and best practices ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What does "Daten-WG" mean? Daten-WG combines "Daten" (German for data) with "WG" (Wohngemeinschaft, meaning shared flat). The name signals the event's deliberately informal, community-oriented character: a gathering where practitioners share knowledge as equals rather than a formal conference with a hierarchy of speakers and attendees. ### Is the event in German or English? Given the event's focus on the German-speaking market and its location in Cologne, sessions are expected to be primarily in German. Confirm with the organiser for English-language content. ### What is Die Wohngemeinschaft? Die Wohngemeinschaft is an independent event and meeting space in Cologne's Belgian Quarter, known for its informal character and neighbourhood setting. It is not a conventional conference centre. ### Who is Daten-WG NOT designed for? - Professionals working primarily outside the Microsoft data stack - Attendees expecting a large-scale conference with exhibitor floors and keynote speakers - Those seeking primarily English-language content in a formal conference setting - Data executives looking for strategic briefings rather than hands-on technical workshops ## The venue: Die Wohngemeinschaft, Cologne Die Wohngemeinschaft (Richard-Wagner-Str. 39) is an independent meeting and event space located in Cologne's Belgian Quarter, a vibrant neighbourhood west of the city centre known for its independent bars, restaurants, and creative businesses. The venue offers flexible meeting spaces suited to small-group workshops. Cologne Hauptbahnhof is approximately 20-25 minutes on foot or a short tram ride from the venue. ## The organiser: Daten-WG Daten-WG is the community organiser behind the event, operating with the same informal character as the event itself. Specific organisational details are not publicly disclosed. The event is funded through sponsorships and registration fees to cover the venue and operational costs. --- ## Editorial take *Daten-WG stands out in the German Microsoft data calendar precisely because it resists the standard conference format; the venue choice alone signals that the event is built for practitioners who prefer depth and informality over scale.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration details and pricing are available at daten-wg.com. Ticket pricing is not publicly disclosed as of verification date. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I get to Die Wohngemeinschaft? Die Wohngemeinschaft is in Cologne's Belgian Quarter. From Cologne Hauptbahnhof, the venue is reachable by tram (lines 1, 7, 12, 15 towards Aachener Strasse) or on foot in approximately 25 minutes. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) offers connections from across Europe. ### What is the ticket price? Ticket pricing is not publicly disclosed as of verification date. Check daten-wg.com for current registration details. ### Are workshops included in the main ticket? Workshop and session structure are not publicly confirmed as of verification date. Refer to the official website for programme and ticket details. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.daten-wg.com/ | | Register | https://www.daten-wg.com/ | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** 3-day event confirmed at Die Wohngemeinschaft, Belgian Quarter, Cologne. Focus on Power BI and Microsoft Fabric confirmed via daten-wg.com. Attendance and ticket pricing not publicly disclosed. **Variables:** 25/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable