22-25 April 2026

DAX Explained Through Dance, Memes and Dad Jokes

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Memorable explanations of CALCULATE filter and row context in DAX to take you're measures to the next level.

Session Details

Moving beyond the basics of DAX can as tough as learning to tap-dance without falling in the sink. Several key concepts such as row and filter contexts that you will need to understand must be grasped before more complex expressions can be confidently written.
This session will help anyone who is looking to move their formulae up to the next level (or looking to support others in doing the same) by providing novel approaches to understanding these important concepts.
Together we will explore filter contexts with punchlines, learn how row contexts are like a dance, and discover what CALCULATE has in common with Oprah Winfrey.

3 things you'll get out of this session

While building DAX measures to understand: Filter Context Row Context The impact of CALCULATE