22-25 April 2026 
Optimizing Power BI: Enhancing Performance Through Data Modeling
2025TL; DR
Learn how to optimize your Power BI dashboards by building robust data models. Discover key foundations, pros and cons of different models, and techniques to simplify DAX formulas. Boost performance, reduce complexity, and apply insights to your daily work!
Session Details
Do you want to enhance the performance of your dashboard? Experience shows that most performance issues in Power BI can be addressed with a few simple adjustments to the data model.
Therefore, this session will address the following questions:
- What constitutes a strong foundation for a data model?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of different data models?
- How can you manipulate data to generate the right insights?
A robust data model can resolve many issues effortlessly, including:
- Even with limited expertise, you can boost performance with a few tips, resulting in faster loading times for your reports.
- Utilizing the appropriate data model makes it easier to craft DAX formulas, reducing complexity in the process.
By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding of what factors to consider. You can then apply this knowledge directly to your daily tasks.
Therefore, this session will address the following questions:
- What constitutes a strong foundation for a data model?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of different data models?
- How can you manipulate data to generate the right insights?
A robust data model can resolve many issues effortlessly, including:
- Even with limited expertise, you can boost performance with a few tips, resulting in faster loading times for your reports.
- Utilizing the appropriate data model makes it easier to craft DAX formulas, reducing complexity in the process.
By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding of what factors to consider. You can then apply this knowledge directly to your daily tasks.
3 things you'll get out of this session
1. Learn why the star schema is the best choice for performance optimization in Power BI.
2. Discover how a star schema contributes to less complex and more efficient DAX formulas.
3. Gain practical tips to reduce loading times and make your dashboards more efficient by using the star schema.