What makes a Power BI community thrive? Meet Ioannis, the new co-lead of the Power BI Usergroup Berlin, as he shares his story — from Athens to Berlin, from Databricks to custom visuals. Passion, purpose, and practical insights for every engaged data pro.

The discussion covers more than just event organization—it’s a deep dive into custom Power BI visuals, the challenges of building user-centric solutions, and the evolving role of AI in business intelligence. Ioannis opens up about his journey from first-time speaker at New Stars of Data to international conferences, offering practical insights for anyone looking to grow in the data community.

Whether you're an aspiring speaker, a visual tinkerer, or just someone passionate about Power BI, this episode will leave you inspired to contribute and connect.

00:00 Passing the Torch: New Leadership for Berlin Power BI0

2:10 From Athens to Berlin: Building Communities Across Borders

03:45 Hybrid Events and Live Streaming: Growing the Reach

04:55 Upcoming Talk: Databricks + Power BI

07:00 Volunteering, Passion & the Power of Community

08:10 Ioannis’ First Steps: New Stars of Data and Mentorship

12:00 Custom Visuals in Power BI: Why and How to Get Started

20:30 The Future of Visuals: Copilot, Interactivity & Real User Needs

The Usergroup: https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/berlin-power-bi-user-group/

Ioannis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioannisphilippides/

Artur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/datakoenigartur/

Data Moshpit: https://data-moshpit.de/

Get started with custom visuals: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-bi/developers/custom-visualization