Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Innovations at FabCon and SQLCon 2026
The FabCon and SQLCon 2026 conferences in Barcelona brought together nearly 5,000 data professionals to share their experiences and insights on Microsoft Fabric and SQL innovations. The event highlighted the momentum in Microsoft's data portfolio, with over 40,000 customers worldwide using these capabilities.
One of the key announcements made during the conference was the integration of Microsoft Copilot with trusted business context from Fabric IQ. This will enable users to access AI-powered insights directly within their work, without additional costs or tokens. The integration is currently available in Copilot Chat and Cowork, and will soon be extended to the new Code experience.
Another major innovation announced was agentic app creation in Microsoft Power BI Desktop. This feature allows users to build tools, workflows, and applications directly from their data, using natural language and AI-powered assistance. The experience uses Fabric Apps capabilities to provide each application with a SQL database in Fabric, authentication, and security.
The event also showcased the power of Fabric Apps in moving applications into production faster. With thousands of developers already using this feature, it has become an essential tool for building AI-powered business applications and custom experiences on governed data.