Why DE&I?
Here at SQLBits we can be a tad cliched at the moment – we don’t like to blow our own trumpet about all the good things that we do – we prefer to let other people do it for us......
What to do after Couch2SQLBits; how to keep running!
If you didn't know, Couch2SQLBits was a programme that helps you run a 5k in less than 10 weeks! And we did the final 5k (3 mile) run at SQLBits in-person! For many of our runners, it was their first taste of running...
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DKMS was at SQLBits!
DKMS is a charity dedicated to helping patients with blood cancer or a blood disorder. We manage a register of lifesavers-in-waiting, people willing to donate their blood stem cells to a stranger. Our mission is to...
Let’s learn about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion!
Let's begin with the basics - What is DEI? Firstly, DEI stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Which may come as a bit of a surprise that it doesn't stand for Equality, and here's why... Equity Equity is “the fair...
They’re not just sponsors…
If you didn’t know, SQLBits is run by volunteers who do the work to build up this amazing data platform event from the ground, year on end. Without our sponsors we wouldn’t be made possible – you are the glue helping...
Why I joined the DE&I committee
We asked a valued member of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team, Gavita Regunath, to share with us why she decided to join the SQLBits team and also what she believes will be an important goal and target for...
Food, glorious food!
Other than the all-important content of the sessions, the quality of the menus is what we get the second-most amount of feedback on and so we take crafting delicious, locally sourced menus for hungry delegates very...
When ‘Feedback’ gets literal
We take feedback super seriously at SQLBits. Not only is it essential for us to know how you think and feel about what we're doing with the event, from the topics of the sessions to the theme of the party, we also want...
Recovering after the SQLBits Run is important!
Don't overlook the recovery! Today’s blog is all about recovery, and has be written (or put together at least!) By Mikey Robson from Advancing Analytics! Take it away Mikey! Recovery post-run is often overlooked by new...
Fresh, tasty and sustainable food – that’s what we love!
We are all about supporting local businesses, promoting sustainability and making sure all our attendees get the true Welsh experience while at SQLBits 2023 (and having some tasty food, of course). So, we're going to...
It’s not too late to be a Couch-to-SQLBits hero!
Running ace Michael Robson of Advancing Analytics, our partners for all things wellness at SQLBits this year, fills us in on how you can still get involved. So, you may have noticed we launched the SQLBits Couch to 5k...
Jonathan and Craig dive into the SQLBits Community Corner!
This week we held a Twitter Q&A with Jonathan and Craig all about the Community Corner, now you may have read that and thought... What is the Community Corner at SQLBits? Let us tell you! What is the SQLBits...
Sessions and Speakers by Numbers (SQLBits 2023!)
The SQLBits agenda is available for you to view in all its glory, right here!Rob Sewell has gladly provided us with some interesting numbers about the sessions and the speakers and provided some insight and information...
Dungeons and Dragons (and SQLBits!) Can Benefit Your Business!
SQLBits isn’t the only thing your businesses can benefit from, Dungeons and Dragons is an awesome team-building tool. Dungeons and Dragons could be just the team-building tool employers need as they face the serious...