22-25 April 2026 
Data Modernisation with Open Standards: Apache Iceberg in Fabric, Databricks and Snowflake
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
Data modernization isn’t just about moving to the cloud, it’s about building a future-proof architecture that scales, interoperates, and avoids vendor lock-in. Apache Iceberg is the open standard making this possible, and platforms like Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake are leading the charge. In this session, we’ll show you how to harness Iceberg to unify your data estate and deliver analytics at enterprise scale.
Session Details
Enterprises today demand flexibility, interoperability, and scalability in their data platforms. Apache Iceberg has become the cornerstone of modern Lakehouse architectures, enabling schema evolution, time travel, and ACID transactions across multiple engines. In this session, we’ll explore how Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake leverage Iceberg to deliver open, enterprise-ready data solutions. Through real-world demos, we’ll show how Iceberg empowers organizations to modernize their data estate while embracing open standards and avoiding vendor lock-in.
3 things you'll get out of this session
By the end of this session, attendees will:
1) Understand the role of Apache Iceberg in enabling open, interoperable data architectures.
2) Learn integration patterns for Iceberg across Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake.
3)See real-world demos showcasing Iceberg powering analytics across multiple platforms.
