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Setup Power BI and AI agents for modern data modelling

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If you've ever struggled to set up Power BI Desktop or integrate AI agents into your data modelling workflow, this online session is designed to walk you through the entire configuration process step-by-step. Hosted by the London Business Analytics Group, this hands-on tutorial will equip you with the technical foundation needed to leverage AI-powered data modelling with modern tools.

While originally designed for attendees of the in-person Modern Data Modelling with Power BI course on 27th April 2026, this setup session is open to anyone who wants to configure their environment for AI-assisted data modelling. Many data professionals find the initial setup challenging, and this guided tutorial removes that barrier by walking through each configuration step in real-time.

What You'll Configure

During this practical session, you'll set up a complete environment that enables AI agents to interact directly with your Power BI semantic models. The tutorial covers installing Power BI Desktop (with alternatives for those using Power BI online), downloading and opening example files, and configuring the essential toolchain that connects AI assistants to your data modelling workspace.

You'll install VSCode and add the Power BI Modeling MCP Server extension, which acts as the bridge between AI agents and your Power BI instance. The session includes creating or using an existing GitHub account to access GitHub Copilot, testing the connection between GitHub Chat and the MCP server, and verifying that AI instructions can control your Power BI environment.

The second half focuses on integrating Claude Desktop into your workflow. You'll install the Claude Desktop app, configure it to communicate with the MCP Server, and test its ability to modify your semantic model based on natural language instructions. This setup enables true agentic AI — where you can describe changes you want to make to your data model in plain English, and the AI agent implements them directly.

Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for business analysts, data professionals, and Power BI users who want to incorporate AI agents into their data modelling practice. Whether you're preparing for the in-person course or simply want to modernize your Power BI workflow with AI assistance, you'll benefit from this structured setup tutorial. No prior experience with MCP servers or AI agents is required — just bring a willingness to follow along and configure your environment.

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