November Kafka Meetup

Hello streamers! Please join us for an IN-PERSON Apache Kafka® meetup on Wednesday, November 20th, at p.m. start time at 5:30pm.

Venue: 31 Hudson Yards 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001

##### Join us for an in-person meetup at Conduktor's new office in Hudson Yards, New York. This event brings together experts, industry leaders, and the data streaming community for insightful talks, networking, and a chance to explore new possibilities in data architecture.

#### Agenda:

• 5:30 PM – Doors Open, Meet & Greet
• 6:00 PM - 6:10 PM – Welcome
• 6:10 PM - 6:30 PM – Talk 1: From Swamps to Lakes
• 6:30 PM - 6:50 PM – Talk 2: One Does Not Simply Query a Stream
• 6:50 PM - 7:15 PM – Q&A and Closing Remarks
• 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM – Networking & Happy Hour

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##### Event Overview:

Talk 1: From Swamps to Lakes – Building a Cleaner Data Ecosystem
As data streaming operations scale, many companies face a 'data swamp'—disorganized, low-quality data that hinders growth. Learn how to transform these swamps into high-value data lakes by prioritizing early-stage data quality, governance, and automation. We’ll share real-world insights to help you reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and maximize the potential of your streaming data. This session is crucial for anyone looking to power their GenAI use cases with accurate, reliable data.

Talk 2: One Does Not Simply Query a Stream
If you’re leveraging Apache Kafka for your data infrastructure, querying streams effectively can be challenging. Explore different approaches for querying Kafka topics, including Kafka Streams, streaming SQL, data lakes, and real-time analytics tools like Apache Pinot. Discover the pros, cons, and trade-offs of each strategy to select the best fit for your event-driven system.

#### What to Expect:

After the presentations, stay for light bites and drinks. This is your chance to meet the Conduktor team, engage with the community, and have some fun.
Speakers:

• Quentin Packard – VP of Sales at Conduktor, with 25 years of experience driving GTM strategies at companies like HashiCorp and Splunk. Quentin transforms complex data challenges into competitive advantages.
• Viktor Gamov – Principal Developer Advocate at Confluent, Java Champion, and co-author of "Kafka in Action." A recognized expert in distributed systems and streaming technologies.

Limited spots available—register now to secure your place!