JOIN! DB Conference '19
What's event about?
JOIN! 2019 is the forth edition of our conference dedicated to the SQL Server Data Platform.
This conference is specifically designed for database administrators and developers, software engineers, architects and designers of database systems, Business Intelligence developers and data analysts.
During the main conference, there will be 3 parallel tracks, covering Database Administration, Database Development and Business Intelligence.
In addition to the normal conference sessions, we would like to invite you to take part in full-day, pre-conference training sessions delivered by the best experts in the industry. You can save by registering to both the main conference and one of the pre-cons together!
Who’s Speaking
We are currently working on providing highly technical content to our Participants. Would you like to become a Speaker at our event? Please fill in the Call for Papers form!

Pinal Dave
Evangelist, SQLAuthority

Paweł Potasiński
CTO at Elitmind

Damian Widera
Data Platform MVP

Andrea Martorana Tusa
Data Platform MVP

Benjamin Nevarez
SQL Server MVP

Bartłomiej Graczyk
SQL Server MVP

Thomas Hütter
Business Administration Expert

Uwe Ricken
SQL Server MCM & MVP

Roberto Freato
Microsoft Azure MVP

Ralph Attard
Enterprise & Data Platform Architect

Maciej Pilecki
SQL Server MCM

Grzegorz Stolecki
Data Platform MVP

Tomasz Gołaszewski
Senior Data Architect (Seargin)
Pre-cons
Full-day training sessions (20th November 2019)

21 Essential Scripts: Performance Tuning for EVERYONE (lecture)
About the Precon This session solves many of the classic mysteries people have related to performance tuning. In this session, I will provide accurate, ready to get started scripts which will solve DBA`s day to day problems. For DBAs, Developers, and Everyone…
Pinal Dave

SQL Server Query Tuning & Optimization (lecture)
This full-day seminar will show you how to optimize SQL Server queries and create high-performance applications. You will learn about the inner workings of the query processor so you can write better queries and …
Benjamin Nevarez

Protect Your Data – Security in SQL Server (hands-on)
In which newspaper can you read that a woman throws her husband out of the apartment? In “Better Homes and Gardens”. What this sentence certainly must do in Microsoft SQL Server can be found in this one-day workshop…
Uwe Ricken


AI and (Power) BI – Better Together (lecture + hands-on)
Power BI is on the market for a while now. It’s seems to be a mature BI platform, but still does not utilize the potential of AI to support business decisions. However, in the last few months Microsoft announced many new Power BI features…
Paweł Potasiński
Bartłomiej Graczyk
Pre-cons venue:
(different than the conference venue)
GoldenFloor, Atlas Tower – Warsaw, Al. Jerozolimskie 123 a
Time schedule of Pre-cons:
08:00 – 09:00 | Registration
09:00 – 13:00 | Workshop session
13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch
13:45 – 17:00 | Workshop session
Agenda
We are doing our best to tweak the agenda. We want to make it appropriate to every Participant.
Legend of the agenda
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Registration, coffee, cakes07:30 - 09:00
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Conference opening09:00 - 09:20
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Opening Keynote: Data Professional in the Cloud AgePaweł Potasiński09:20 - 10:20
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Coffee break10:20 - 10:40
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Kick Start! SQL Server 2017/2019 Performance Tips and TricksPinal Dave10:40 - 11:40
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Coffee break11:40 - 12:00
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Internals of System Versioned Temporal TablesUwe Ricken12:00 - 13:00
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Lunch13:00 - 14:00
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Query Optimization on Steroids With SQL Server 2017/2019Damian Widera14:00 - 15:00
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Coffee break15:00 - 15:20
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Dive Into the Query Optimizer - Undocumented InsightBenjamin Nevarez15:20 - 16:20
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Coffee break16:20 - 16:40
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Performance Improvements in SQL Server 2019Maciej Pilecki16:40 - 17:40
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18:00 - 23:00: After-party (PUB: Znajomi Znajomych)18:00 - 19:00
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Registration, coffee, cakes07:30 - 09:00
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Coffee break10:20 - 10:40
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Dissecting SQL Server Partitioned TablesRalph Attard10:40 - 11:40
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Coffee break11:40 - 12:00
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Multi-tenant Full-Text Search and Data Consolidation With AzureRoberto Freato12:00 - 13:00
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Lunch13:00 - 14:00
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Scaling Databases Using Partitioned ViewsRalph Attard14:00 - 15:00
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Coffee break15:00 - 15:20
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Azure Databricks from SQL Server Developer Point of ViewPaweł Potasiński15:20 - 16:20
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Coffee break16:20 - 16:40
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Transaction Isolation Levels - That Could Be FunnyDamian Widera16:40 - 17:40
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Registration, coffee, cakes07:30 - 09:00
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Coffee break10:20 - 10:40
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Data Science for Everybody. Beware of What You Are EatingDamian Widera10:40 - 11:40
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Coffee break11:40 - 12:00
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Advanced Analytics With Power BIAndrea Martorana Tusa12:00 - 13:00
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Lunch13:00 - 14:00
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Working with Azure Database Services PlatformRoberto Freato14:00 - 15:00
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Coffee break15:00 - 15:20
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Tune Your PowerBITomasz Gołaszewski15:20 - 16:20
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Coffee break16:20 - 16:40
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Spatial Analysis With SQL Server, R and Power BIAndrea Martorana Tusa16:40 - 17:40
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Coffee, cakes08:00 - 09:00
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Solving Daily Indexing ProblemsUwe Ricken09:00 - 10:00
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Coffee break10:00 - 10:20
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Turbo Boost Performance by 3 Configurations Changes in 60 SecondsPinal Dave10:20 - 11:20
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Turbo Boost Performance by 3 Configurations Changes in 60 SecondsPinal Dave10:20 - 11:20
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Coffee break11:20 - 11:40
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CDC - Change Data Capture in DetailUwe Ricken11:40 - 12:40
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Lunch12:40 - 13:20
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Conference Raffle (Room A)13:20 - 13:40
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Understanding Parameter SniffingBenjamin Nevarez13:40 - 14:40
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Coffee break14:40 - 15:00
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Secrets of SQL Server - Database Worst PracticesPinal Dave15:00 - 16:00
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Coffee, cakes08:00 - 09:00
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Exploring the Cosmos DBRalph Attard09:00 - 10:00
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Coffee break10:00 - 10:20
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Can I Join You?, One Table Asked the OtherThomas Hütter10:20 - 11:20
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Coffee break11:20 - 11:40
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The Language of Graph Databases and SQL ServerAndrea Martorana Tusa11:40 - 12:40
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Lunch12:40 - 13:20
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MS SQL Platform & GDPRRalph Attard13:40 - 14:40
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Coffee break14:40 - 15:00
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Poor Man's SQL Server Job Monitoring With RThomas Hütter15:00 - 16:00
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Coffee, cakes08:00 - 09:00
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Failure Prediction for Manufacturing Industry With SQL Server & RAndrea Martorana Tusa09:00 - 10:00
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Coffee break10:00 - 10:20
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What’s New in Business Intelligence - SQL Server 2019Sławomir Zabłocki10:20 - 11:20
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Coffee break11:20 - 11:40
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Why DBA Should Become a Power BI Ninja? Part 1Grzegorz Stolecki11:40 - 12:40
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Lunch12:40 - 13:20
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Why DBA Should Become a Power BI Ninja? Part 2Grzegorz Stolecki13:40 - 14:40
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Coffee break14:40 - 15:00
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PowerBI Embedded in ActionSławomir Zabłocki15:00 - 16:00
Event Tickets
Register early to save your money!
Super Early Bird
$ 1199 PLN / 299 €
Conference + Pre-con
- Conference: 699 PLN / 174 €
- Pre-con: 699 PLN / 174 €
- Starts: February 13, 2019
- Ends: May 31, 2019
Early Bird
€ 1499 PLN / 374 €
Conference + Pre-con
- Conference: 899 PLN / 224 €
- Pre-con: 899 PLN / 224 €
- Starts: June 1, 2019
- Ends: July 31, 2019
Normal Price
€ 1799 PLN / 449 €
Conference + Pre-con
- Conference: 1099 PLN / 274 €
- Pre-con: 1099 PLN / 274 €
- Starts: August 1, 2019
- Ends: October 18, 2019
Last Minute
€ 2099 PLN / 524 €
Conference + Pre-con
- Conference: 1299 PLN / 324 €
- Pre-con: 1199 PLN / 299 €
- Starts: October 19, 2019
- Ends: November 18, 2019
All prices are net prices. VAT at 23% applies to all registrations. Available payment methods: Bank transfer / PayPal.
What’s included in the price?
2 days full of great technical content delivered by amazing speakers
FREE conference T-shirt
FREE conference after party
Tasty food, including full lunch and coffee breaks throughout the day
Conference Venue
Kinoteka (in the Palace of Culture and Science), Warsaw
1 Defilad Square, Warsaw
KINOTEKA Website
Located in the Palace of Culture and Science, the Kinoteka Theatre has existed since 2001, though it can’t help but recall the 50 years of history of the building it’s housed in. In its socrealist halls you’ll find the newest in sound and cinema technology, as well as comfortable seats. The theatre is host to several larger film festivals and special events throughout the year.
Nearest rail stations:
Warsaw Center Railway Station (0.20 km)
Warsaw West Railway Station (4.10 km)
Nearest airports:
Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport (8.20 km)
Warsaw Modlin Airport (37.10 km)
Testimonials
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FAQ
Find your answers!
When?
JOIN! 2019 takes place on November 20-22, 2019 (Wed. – Fri.).
Precons: 20.11.2019
Conference 21-22.11.2019
Where?
JOIN! 2019 will be held in Kinoteka of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, at 1 Defilad Square. Visit the venue page for more information about the venue.
Remember – venue of pre-cons is different than conference!
Pre-cons will be held at GoldenFloor, Millenium Plaza – Warsaw, Al. Jerozolimskie 123 a
Should I enroll for particular sessions?
No, conference sessions don’t demand additional enrollment. However, if you are registered for one of full-day training sessions, you are assigned to this session. Change of full-day training session that you are registered for is possible not later than 14 days before the event, using a user panel of registration system.
I haven’t received any confirmation that I’m registered for the conference. Can I arrive to Warsaw without any fear?
The electronic ticket, that you problably received on your e-mail inbox, is the confirmation of participation in the event. If you lost it, don’t panic – we’ll send tickets to all Attendees the few days before the event. Even if you were absent at the list of attendees, you would take part in the event after quick payment at the service desk.
When will my company receive a paper invoice?
According to point IV.4 of the Regulations available at registration system, we don’t send paper invoices. According to Polish law, unsigned invoice has the same importance as signed – thus, in order to get paper invoice, it’s enough to print the electronic version of it.
I can’t go to the event, but there’s a person who would like to attend the event instead of me. What should we do?
I haven’t received a verification email. What should I do?
Please check Spam folder, next verify anti-spam settings of your inbox. If you didn’t find an email, try new registration using another e-mail address.
What is this conference about?
JOIN! 2019 is conference dedicated to SQL Platform. The SQL Platform conference is specifically designed for: – programmers and database administrators – software engineers – architects and designers of database systems
In what language will the sessions be presented?
The official conference language is English. All conference sessions will be presented in English.
Will there be WiFi available?
Yes, we will have a WiFi available for the conference attendees.
I need a visa to enter Poland. Can you help?
Sure! As soon as you register and pay for your participation in the conference, contact us and we will prepare a visa invitation letter for you. After registration and payment, please contact us for your visa invitation letter. We will need your full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number. In the unlikely case that your visa application is refused, we will refund your conference fee in full (requires a consulate statement denying visa).
My company is VAT registered in EU. Do I have to pay VAT on my registration?
Since the place of service delivery is in Poland, we have to charge VAT on top of the net amount and the “reverse charge” scheme does not apply in this case (it’s different from export of services or goods to another EU country). You can, however, reclaim the paid VAT from Polish tax authorities under EU VAT return scheme. More on that here: http://europa.eu/youreurope/business/vat-customs/refund/index_en.htm.
Can I pay by credit card?
You can pay by credit card via PayPal. During registration please choose PayPal as your payment method and send your payment via PayPal to the e-mail address indicated on your proforma invoice.
Event organizer
See details about our company.
DATA MASTER is a company with many years of experience in organizing the conferences for the IT industry in Poland, including the DeveloperDays series: .NET DeveloperDays, Cloud DeveloperDays and JOIN! – the database conference.
DATA MASTER SP. Z O.O.
ul. Powstańców Śląskich 2-4
53-333 Wrocław, Poland
VAT Number: 8971789230
Contact us
If you have any questions please send us a message using the form below.
We would like to inform you that the controller processing personal data of the participants of trainings and conferences is the company Data Master sp. z o.o. (hereinafter referred to as: the Company) with a registered office in Wrocław (53-333) at ul. Powstańców Śląskich 2-4, REGON: 022121927, NIP: 8971789230, KRS: 0000458822.