What we’re about

### Welcome to Power BI Newcastle & Global

Enabling Data Professionals and Businesses to Share, Learn, and Lead with Insight
Driving transformation by exploring real-world solutions, closing data gaps, and uncovering opportunities for growth.

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### 🎯 Our Aim (from 1 June 2025 onward)

Our goal is to build a professional, high-impact community that goes beyond dashboards — focusing on real-world solutions, automation, AI, and machine learning through Power BI and its integrated ecosystem.
One of our core goals is to consistently feature expert guest speakers, domain specialists, and real-world knowledge sharers to help our community stay ahead of the curve.
We are committed to:
✅ Delivering live demonstrations and hands-on sessions
✅ Exploring end-to-end use cases, automation flows, and ML-powered insights
✅ Hosting open conversations on career development, recruitment trends, and industry challenges
✅ Providing a platform for businesses to share experiences, identify gaps, and uncover growth opportunities
✅ Connecting a global network of data professionals, leaders, and practitioners

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### 🔧 Our Technologies & Focus Areas Include

✅ Power BI
✅ SQL & NoSQL Databases
✅ Python
✅ R Programming
✅ Power Apps
✅ Power Automate
✅ Task Flows
✅ Azure Machine Learning
✅ Machine Learning (ML) Models & Deployment
✅ AI & Automation Tools
✅ Visual Studio & Development Environments
✅ Real-World Integrations & Applied Use Cases
If it adds value and integrates with Power BI — we explore it.

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### 🗣 Who You'll Hear From

We regularly feature:
✅ Business leaders and managers – sharing how data drives performance and transformation
✅ Recruiters and talent experts – offering insights into hiring trends and data career paths
✅ Data professionals, analysts, and engineers – showcasing impactful tools, projects, and workflows
✅ Academic researchers – including insights from my own PhD research on machine learning in agriculture
✅ Expert guest speakers – delivering actionable knowledge and domain-specific expertise

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### 🌍 How We Connect

✅ Online events with global speakers and live demos
✅ In-person meetups in select cities for networking and deeper collaboration
✅ Travel-based gatherings (where possible) to build strong cross-regional connections

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### ✅ Community Standards

To ensure a valuable and professional experience, we ask all members to:
✅ Participate actively and respectfully
✅ Maintain a LinkedIn profile with a clear, professional photo
✅ Share insights constructively and support knowledge exchange

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💬 Interested in speaking or recommending a guest?
We actively welcome guest speakers, researchers, and industry experts who are passionate about sharing ideas and driving data-forward innovation.

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Join us in shaping the future of analytics, automation, and intelligent business decision-making.
Connect. Share. Learn. Lead. Transform.