Laura Hardwick

24 June 2025

5 reasons PASS Summit 2025 should be in your calendar this fall

PASS Data Community Summit is one of the largest gatherings of data professionals from around the world. Taking place November 17–21, 2025, in Seattle, it brings together data engineers, analysts, DBAs, architects, and technology leaders across industries to connect, share, and learn. If you’ve never been, or haven’t registered yet, here are five reasons why this year’s event is the one to attend.

Level up your skills with real-world training

PASS Summit offers over 175 sessions led by world-class experts and engineers. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your SQL, dive into performance tuning, or explore the latest in AI, analytics, and cloud data architecture, you’ll find practical, hands-on content that’s immediately applicable to your work.

Be part of a supportive, global community

This isn’t just a conference, it’s a community. PASS Summit is known for its inclusive, welcoming vibe. You’ll meet people who’ve been in your shoes, who are eager to share their knowledge, and who genuinely want to help you succeed. From the Community Zone to networking events, you’ll find your people here.

Access to the people behind the tech

Want to ask a product engineer about a feature you’re using? Curious how other companies are solving the same problems you face? PASS Summit gives you direct access to the people building the tools and the professionals using them at scale. It’s a rare chance to get answers, swap ideas, and build relationships that last long after the event.

Grow your career and confidence

Many attendees say PASS Summit was a turning point in their careers. Whether it’s discovering a new area of interest, getting inspired by a keynote, or finding a mentor, the experience can be transformative. 

Stay ahead of what’s next

The data landscape is evolving fast. PASS Summit helps you stay ahead of the curve with sessions on emerging trends, future-focused keynotes, and insights into where the industry is heading. You’ll leave with a clearer vision of what’s next, and how to prepare for it. 

Getting time out of the office to attend professional events isn’t always easy, so if you need help drafting a letter to your boss to get advance approval for your travel to attend PASS Summit, why not download our handy ‘Convince your Boss’ letter template? 

Ready to join us? Visit the PASS Summit website to register and explore the full program. Whether you’re looking to boost your skills, expand your network, or simply get inspired, PASS Summit 2025 is the place to be. 

Register for PASS Summit 2025

Connect, share and learn at PASS Summit 2025 in Seattle, November 17-21, 2025

Learn more and register now