Connect, share, and learn with data professionals at PASS Data Community Summit.
Curious about what's in store?
Here you'll find information and general guidance on PASS Summit 2024 and how to make the most of this year's event. As we get closer, we'll make regular updates to this page.
PASS Data Community Summit is the go-to conference for data professionals to connect, share, and learn with peers and industry leaders, and covers topics such as Analytics, Architecture, Database Management, Development and Professional Development on a variety of data platforms, including Microsoft, AWS, Google, PostgreSQL, and more.
PASS Summit happens during the fall in Seattle, WA, and this year's event will take place November 4-8 2024. The full conference takes place over 5 days which comprises of:
Monday
November 4
Tuesday
November 5
Wednesday
November 6 -
Friday November 8
Pre-conference
Pre-conference
Main conference
1. The quality and variety of the sessions available
2. The chance to network with the incredible data community, make new friends and gain professional contacts
3. Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies
4. Having a chance to troubleshoot issues with fellow attendees and vendors in-person
5. Learning practical new skills and knowledge that can be applied at work, ultimately saving them, their company and even potential clients' time and money!
Find out what 2023 attendees had to say about PASS Summit in this blog post.
Historically, PASS Summit has been focused on the Microsoft Data Platform, specifically SQL Server. While this technology is still at the core of PASS Summit and our community, as the data community grows and evolves we're excited to welcome more multi-platform professionals, including those working on PostgreSQL, Snowflake and others.
Pre-cons and Learning Pathways are available to view and book.
The general program for this year's event is now available to view - featuring 147 sessions by 137 different speakers - click here to view the session catalog.
We'll continue to update the program, and add sponsor sessions, in the run-up to this year's event in November.
PASS Data Community Summit offers sessions for data professionals of different skill levels and backgrounds. The sessions are categorized into four level ranges from introductory 100 level sessions to advanced 400 level sessions.
Level 100
sessions are suitable for everyone, regardless of experience or knowledge.
Level 200
sessions are fundamental, designed for beginners who want to learn the basics.
Level 300
sessions are challenging and aimed at the experienced who want to deepen their understanding.
Level 400
sessions are difficult, intended for experts who want to master the most advanced topics.
Arriving at PASS Summit
New to Seattle?
If you're traveling to Seattle for the first time, you're in for a treat. Look forward to visiting a dynamic, walkable city surrounded by unmatched natural beauty. To help you make the most of your stay, check out things to do and how to get around.
The Convention Center
We're delighted to be hosting another in-person event in this wonderful city!
We're also excited to announce that PASS Summit 2024 will take place in a new venue! Join us at the state-of-the-art Summit at the Seattle Convention Center. The building is flooded with natural light, and features beautiful design accents inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
More information on getting to PASS Summit in Seattle, including guidance on visa letter support, is available on our Travel page.
Diversity at PASS Summit
PASS Data Community Summit aims to create an inclusive conference and foster a community where everyone can succeed and thrive.
Our global community is made up of data professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. Although the list cannot be exhaustive, at our conference we explicitly honor diversity in age, gender, gender identity and expression, culture, ethnicity, language, national origin, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical and psychological differences, and technical ability.
We'll share more information about the actions we're taking at this year's conference later in the year, but in the meantime, you can find out more about our approach to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging here.
Everyone attending PASS Summit is also expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, to ensure the conference remains a safe and welcoming place for all.
Scholarships
We've recently launched two brand-new initiatives which are designed to help make the event as accessible as possible for as many as possible. These Scholarships allow those who may not ordinarily get to attend the conference to experience the magic of PASS Summit for the very first time.
The PASS Summit Futures Scholarship offers support for 10 students and early-career professionals, and will provide each lucky winner with a complimentary 3-day ticket to this year's event, plus US$2000 each to cover additional expenses such as travel and accommodation.
The PASS Summit Charitable Organization Scholarship offers support for 16 individuals working in the charity sector who may have access to limited learning and development budgets, providing each lucky winner with a complimentary 3-day ticket to PASS Summit 2024.
How to connect with peers
Attendees at PASS Summit are a friendly and welcoming community. The connections you make here can unlock doors and create connections that last a lifetime. We'll share more information later in the year on how to network and connect with peers prior to PASS Summit taking place in November.
Once you're on site, the Exhibit Hall is a great place to hang out during break times to meet vendors and network with other attendees. Meet your data hero after their session, have an informal chat in the hallway, or stop by the Community Zone throughout the day to grow your network and get answers to those questions you've been dying to ask.
There will also be plenty of fun community-led and vendor-run events taking place during the week. We'll regularly update our website and mailing list throughout the year to announce these events.
Redgate will only contact you about PASS Data Community Summit unless you separately request emails about Redgate.
Industry-leading vendors
Interested in sponsoring PASS Summit 2024 and joining us as a vendor in the Exhibit Hall? Find out more about our sponsorship packages.
Continued learning after PASS Summit
The learning doesn't stop when you return to the office. With hundreds of sessions to choose from, make use of on-demand recordings to get a front row seat and catch up on any talks you may have missed at PASS Summit 2024.
All 3-day attendees will automatically have access to on-demand recordings included as part of their ticket until January 31, 2025. This includes sessions that run Wednesday-Friday, with recordings made available 4-6 weeks after PASS Summit. Attendees also have the option to extend their access through to October 31, 2025 for just a small fee.
Other attendee types, including 1-day and pre-con attendees, will have the chance to buy on-demand access for a fee.
Later in the year, on-demand access will also be available for non-attendees to purchase by contacting our Registration team. This is a great opportunity to support your learning & development if you're not able to attend this year's event in Seattle in-person. More details will be available soon.
You'll find lots of answers on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Alternatively, please contact info@passsummit.com and the team will be happy to help.
