XXI meeting of the Kraków Power BI & Microsoft Fabric User Group
We invite you to the 21st meeting of the Kraków Power BI & Microsoft Fabric User Group, taking place on February 19, 2025, at the University of Economics and Computer Science in Kraków (ul. św. Filipa 17, Toronto Room). We start at 6:00 PM!
This is another event in the 2024/25 academic year, dedicated to all data analytics enthusiasts—both experienced professionals and those just beginning their journey with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. If you want to see the topics we’ve covered in previous editions, check out the Kraków Power BI & Fabric Group on Meetup.
So, what’s on the agenda this time? Let’s take a look!
Event Agenda
📌 6:00 PM – 6:10 PM – Introduction
📌 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM – Aleksandra Chrost – “Creating Reports with the User at the Center – User Experience in Power BI”
📌 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Pizza Break & Networking 🍕
📌 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM – Łukasz Balcerzak – “Working with Geographical Data – A Power BI Project Case Study”
📌 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM – Wrap-up & Networking
Speakers and Session Topics
🎤 Aleksandra Chrost – “Creating Reports with the User at the Center – User Experience in Power BI”
Who is the speaker?
Aleksandra Chrost is a senior data analyst delivering BI solutions in the clinical research industry. She specializes in both data pipeline development and creating well-designed report visualizations. She also conducts Power BI training sessions and shares her knowledge on LinkedIn.
What will you learn from this session?
✅ How to make Power BI reports more than just an Excel export tool?
✅ How to build intuitive dashboards that users will actually enjoy using?
✅ What is user-centered design, and how can it be applied in Power BI?
✅ How to use storytelling in data visualizations to improve data interpretation?
Aleksandra will present a practical approach to UX design in Power BI, showcasing solutions you can implement in your own reports.
🎤 Łukasz Balcerzak – “Working with Geographical Data – A Power BI Project Case Study”
Who is the speaker?
Łukasz Balcerzak is a senior BI developer at Accenture with five years of experience in data analytics. His expertise includes Power BI semantic models and DAX measure optimization. In his spare time, he works on social and medical research data analysis, mainly using R.
What is this session about?
💡 A case study on a Power BI project that mapped nearly 3,000 senior-friendly locations in Kraków.
💡 The full journey: from gathering requirements, data preparation, geocoding, and Open Street Maps analysis to building the final Power BI report.
💡 Useful tools and techniques for working with geospatial data and implementing Icon Map visualizations.
💡 How to go beyond out-of-the-box Power BI solutions and create advanced custom visualizations.
Łukasz will demonstrate how working with geographical data can be both exciting and challenging—regardless of your industry!
Why Should You Attend?
✅ Gain insights into UX design in Power BI reporting.
✅ Learn how to work with geospatial data for business analysis.
✅ Get practical tips from experienced BI professionals.
✅ Discover the latest trends in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
✅ Expand your network during the networking session.
Register Now!
The event is free of charge, but spots are limited. Don’t wait—sign up on Meetup and join the Power BI community in Kraków!
📢 Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us on February 19, 2025, to enhance your data analytics, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric skills. See you in Kraków! 🎉