From Data Platforms to AI Outcomes: A FabCon 2026 Preview

by Ginny Lebeck 2 minute read

In this episode of Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions, I had the pleasure of joining Matt Volke, Chris Satterly, and Mark Shoesmith to preview FabCon 2026 in Atlanta. The conversation explores why FabCon has become a must-attend event for data and AI professionals, how customer expectations around data have evolved, and what organizations need to succeed on their AI journey. Drawing from real-world client conversations and healthcare use cases, the panel discusses Microsoft Fabric as a unifying data platform, the importance of strong data foundations and governance, and how emerging capabilities—from low-code tools to advanced analytics—are enabling teams to move faster and unlock more value from their data. You can find Hitachi Solutions at Fabcon Booth #545 March 18-20.

Highlights:

  • FabCon brings together customers, partners, and Microsoft experts to share practical insights on data management, analytics, and AI, with a strong emphasis on real-world business challenges.
  • Organizations are increasingly treating data as a strategic asset rather than a byproduct, focusing on real-time insights, advanced analytics, and AI readiness.
  • Microsoft Fabric is emerging as a key enabler, simplifying data ingestion, modeling, and curation while supporting both self-service analytics and advanced data science workloads.
  • Healthcare organizations are adopting Fabric to modernize legacy, on-premises data platforms, reduce manual ETL effort, and better handle diverse and high-volume data sources.
  • Tools like pipelines, copy jobs, mirroring, and Copilot-assisted development help small data teams work more efficiently and respond faster to analytics demands.
  • Strong data models, governance, and curated information are essential prerequisites for successful AI and advanced analytics initiatives.
  • Hitachi Solutions’ presence at FabCon focuses on connecting customers with experienced data engineers, data scientists, and industry experts to help translate technology into outcomes.