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Thank you Seattle Data AI & Security , for the opportunity to participate, share, and dialog with the amazing community on these foundational topics that will shape our future. I left the event very energized, seeing and knowing that we have leaders in each of us to champion forward. Very grateful and humbled!

Karthik Ravindran
General Manager @Microsoft

Grateful to Seattle Data AI & Security for organizing this. I walked away deeply inspired by the speakers’ commitment to leading with empathy, integrity, and a strong sense of community in an AI-powered world. They reminded us that we, as human beings, still have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to shape a future where AI assists us, not controls us. The future is ours to create, and we all have important work to do. Thank you Karthik Ravindran, Debasish Mukhopadhyay and Tom Reyes!

Praveen Ramachandran
Co-Founder and Director @AOT Technologies

Thanks to the Seattle Data AI & Security community and Padma Ayala. This was an extraordinary event with 300+ attendees. That is superb for a Tuesday night. Having active discussions about the universal challenge and opportunity of AI is so critical as rules/regulations/best practices are being discovered and defined. There was incredible insights, positions, use cases, and ideas shared. I certainly learned a lot for myself and my products. Best of all was the community connection that this event creates. Keep it going! I definitely want to join as speaker or attendee in the future.

Tom Reyes
Senior Director of Product Management for IaaS @Akamai Technologies

What an inspiring recap! The message “Let AI assist—but let humanity lead” truly resonates. It’s energizing to see such thoughtful conversations around responsible AI and ethical innovation.

We’re equally excited to continue this journey and look forward to joining your September event at the University of Texas at Dallas. Kudos to the entire team and volunteers for building such a meaningful, zero-cost platform for learning and connection!

Anzar Hasan
Ambassador Gartner Peer Community @Gartner

Thank you so much for organizing such a fantastic event, it was truly well put together! I genuinely enjoyed every part of it, from the insightful sessions to the meaningful conversations with passionate and driven individuals. Events like this create space for learning, connection, and inspiration, and I’m grateful to have been a part of it. Looking forward to more opportunities like this in the future!

Neha S
Vice President, Cybersecuriy Products @JPMorgan Chase & Co

Thank you, it was such a great event! I really enjoyed not only speaking but having some wonderful conversations with a diverse set of attendees. Looking forward to more events like this in the future!

Pam Lahoud
Principal Program Manager at Microsoft

Thank you, Seattle Data AI & Security, for the opportunity to participate, learn and dialog with the smart and thoughtful community. Very grateful and inspired.

Roberto Machado, PhD
Data Analytics Manager @HealthPoint

If you are in/around Dallas area, do not miss this great opportunity to learn about Microsoft Fabric, connect with like-minded people. Best part of all, it’s free!

Kal Yella
Principal Program Manager @Microsoft

Padma, this event exceeded every expectation I had as a speaker and I’m thankful to have been a part of it. I look forward to the next event!

Treb Gatte, MBA, MCTS, MVP
Delivering ROI with AI and BI, Keynote Speaker, 7x Author, 3x Founder

Thanks for invitation and congrats on a very well organized and very well executed day with lot of insightful presentation & discussion around data cycle. Taking a lot of initiatives and thoughts with me to help me and my program to grow.

Archit Upadhyay
Technical Program Manager @Infosys

Great opportunity to get hands-on Microsoft  fabric training. Hosted at The University of Texas – Dallas > Hands-on sessions, expert panels, and customer success stories.Hands-on sessions, expert panels, and customer success stories. > Deep dives into Microsoft Fabric, AI, and Data Strategy.

Sanjay Sabnis
Data Analytics Technology Leadership | M&A Data Integration | CDMP Certified | Banking | Telecom | IoT | Manufacturing | CDAIO - Carniege Mellon

Really appreciate all the incredible energy and effort from you and the awesome Seattle Data AI & Security volunteers in bringing our vision for the Fabric Tour to life in Seattle – excited for #Dallas next!

Sakthi Kannan
CEO - Data & AI @ iLink Digital

The session was incredibly informative and resourceful. As a recent graduate, it was an honor to collaborate with industry professionals and gain meaningful insights into the current tech landscape. Learning about Microsoft Fabric was particularly impactful—I believe it will stand out as one of Microsoft’s most iconic services. The session also gave me the opportunity to connect with startup founders, angel investors, and other industry experts, making it a truly enriching experience.

Guna Rakesh Katakam
Supply Chain Manager @Coromandel International Limited

Such a great event—thank you, for organizing and Diena Lee Mann for emceeing, and for bringing together like-minded people to build an amazing community around Data, AI, and Governance!

Maher Aldineh
Senior Program Manager at Microsoft

After the incredible buzz and 650+ registrations in Seattle, Dallas now gets its turn 🎉This isn’t just another tech event—it’s your launchpad into the world of Microsoft Fabric.

Shishir Aggarwal
Director - business development @NEWT GLOBAL

Really appreciate this event Seattle Data AI & Security. I found myself thinking a lot about how we can let AI help us, without losing the human connection that’s so core to healing. Grateful for the space to reflect and connect with others on this.

Huai-che Ko
Mental Health Therapist @Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Thanks, Padma Ayala for organizing events to bring like-minded people and building community around Data, AI and Governance.

Rajeswari Marimuthu
Engineering Leader | Engineering Director @ ThoughtSpot

Had a great time, very insightful presentations! Thanks Padma Ayala and team for putting together this amazing event!

Ezhilarasan Ravichandran
Cloud Delivery Leader | Driving Digital Transformation through ...

I’m so happy and grateful to have been a part of this amazing event as a volunteer! Thank you, the opportunity and for leading such a meaningful initiative. It was truly inspiring to see the community come together with so much energy and purpose!

Kokkanti Tejasree
Software Intern @Quadrant Technologies

Thank you for organizing such an inspiring and seamless event! It was a pleasure to volunteer, connect with passionate individuals, and learn from such amazing speakers. Grateful for the opportunity!

Saheli Bavirisetty
Data Engineer @Nordic Global

Thank you, for organizing such an inspiring and well-run event! It was a pleasure volunteering and engaging with so many passionate individuals. Grateful for the experience and looking forward to more events like this!

Kalyan Kumar
ML Engineer | Data Scientist | Python | Machine Learning | SQL…