SQL Server · .NET · Analytics
Baton Rouge's community for data, .NET & analytics pros.
BRUG meets monthly at Jones Creek Regional Library for technical talks, demos, and community connection. Free and open to everyone.
Can't make it in person? We stream and record every meeting on YouTube.
About
What is BRUG?
Baton Rouge User Groups (BRUG) is the umbrella for the Baton Rouge SQL Server User Group (BRSSUG), the Baton Rouge .NET User Group (BRDNUG), and the Baton Rouge Analytics & Intelligence Network (BRAIN) — three sibling communities that have met jointly since 2020. We're a free, community-run group focused on SQL Server, Azure data platform, Power BI, .NET, and related Microsoft technologies.
Meetings feature presentations from local experts and Microsoft MVPs, followed by open discussion and networking. Whether you're a seasoned DBA, a .NET developer, an analytics specialist, or just getting started — you're welcome here.
Archive
Recent meetings
Missed a session? Catch the recording on YouTube.
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Breaking the Curse of Knowledge — Communicating Clearly With Non‑Technical Teams Scott Hunter
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Transition from Data Analyst to Data Engineer: Upgrading Skills from DataFlows Gen2 to Notebooks Thomas LeBlanc
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026 How AI is Changing Successful Engagements in the Current Federal Landscape Burton White
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Annual Event
Day of Data Baton Rouge
Our annual full-day data conference — free sessions, great speakers, and the Baton Rouge data community all in one place.
Get Involved
Sponsor a meeting
Connect with 50+ SQL Server, .NET, and data platform professionals for $150–$250, including a pizza dinner if you'd like to cover it.