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What we’re about

Welcome to Kong! We are so happy you are joining our global community!

This group is for everyone who is interested in learning more about APIs, microservices, Kubernetes, service mesh, and more. We are best known as the creator and primary supporter of Kong Gateway, the most widely adopted open-source API gateway.

Become a Community Organizer
We are always on the look for awesome community members to lead our user groups. The community organizer’s role is crucial to the success and vitality of Kong’s community. If you are interested in learning more, please email us at: [email protected]

Speak at a Meetup
We always want to hear from our community members about their awesome use cases! You can do a short talk of 15/20mins or a detailed technical presentation of 25/45min. Our team is happy to guide you through the process and help you with the presentation. And of course, all our community speakers get awesome swag!
Apply to speak: https://bit.ly/3JMA9Ws

Kong YouTube Channel - All of our community events are recorded and uploaded to YouTube. From User Calls, to tutorials, technical deep dives, we have it all!
Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/c/KongInc

Learn more about Kong

Kong community - https://konghq.com/community
Kong Champions - https://konghq.com/kong-champions Our champions are frequent contributors who play a key part in Kong’s community. Are you a Kong Champion? Apply today!

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Upcoming events (2)

Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 11:00 AM GSTDubai Meetup - Exploring the Future of API Management & AI
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We are thrilled to invite you to our in-person Meetup in Dubai in collaboration with Huco!

Following on from the successful API Summit 2024 event, join this session to learn more about the future of APIs, and the intersection of AI, plus look ahead at what the latest advancements in AI, APIs, Microservices and Kubernetes will mean for you.

When
November 20, 11:00 - 14:00

Where
HUCO FZCO
201-205 Techno Hub 2
Dubai Silicon Oasis - Industrial Area

Agenda
11:00 - 11:30 Welcome, snacks & Drinks
11:30 - 12:15 API Summit Updates and Recap by Bruno Mandic (Staff Solutions Engineer, Kong)

Key highlights from the recent API Summit

Discussions on major trends and insights, including advancements in API security, management and new technologies

12:15 - 13:00 Driving Digital Adoption with Huco’s API Practice (Coverage about Huco API practice offerings) by Prashanth Karanth (Head Presales, Huco)

Introduction to Huco’s API Practice

Services and solutions on API technology

Huco’s iDOC for API adoption

Importance of API Governance and Security

13:00 - 14:00 Networking, snacks & drinks

API Summit 2024: Kong News and Announcements Recap - blog post
During the Meetup, we will discuss the following exciting news & announcements:

Kong Konnect is the API Platform for AI

AI Gateway 3.8: Semantic Caching and Security, New LLM Load-Balancing Algorithms, and More LLMs

Kong Gateway 3.8: Enhanced Performance, Comprehensive Security, Extensibility, and Ease of Use

Insomnia 10: Unlimited Collection Runner, Invite Control, and AI Runner for Developers

Serverless Gateways: Lightweight, Cost-Effective, and Fully Managed Kong Gateways

Dedicated Cloud Gateways: Deploy Kong Gateways Anywhere — Now With Azure Support

LLM Analytics in Kong Konnect for GenAI Traffic

Konnect Service Catalog: Shine a Light on Shadow APIs Lurking in Your IT Infrastructure

Kong's New Premium Technology Partner Program Elevates Integration Development

Kong Mesh 2.9: Increased Security Configurations and Health Check Capabilities

GA Support for Managing Kong with Terraform

See you there!
Kong Community Team
30 attendees+25
Network event
5 attendees from 78 groups hosting
Tue, Nov 26, 2024, 4:00 PM UTCSecuring APIs: Strategies for A Modern API Platform
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API security is not just about protecting data; it's about ensuring a seamless, scalable, and secure infrastructure that supports business growth and technological advancement. The Konnect platform enables businesses to manage their APIs efficiently while prioritizing security.

Join us for an in-depth look at how to transform your API security strategy. We’ll guide you through the steps to protect data access, prevent abuse, and promote visibility and governance across your API landscape. Whether you're looking to refine your current API strategy or build a new one from the ground up, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed for success.

Key Takeaways:

Protect Data Access: Safeguard sensitive data and ensure that only the right entities have access to the right information at the right time.

Prevent Abuse: Identify and mitigate API abuse to keep your API ecosystem healthy and secure.

Promote Visibility and Governance: Monitor API performance, track usage patterns, and enforce policies that align with your business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Past events (71)

Network event
103 attendees from 78 groups hosting
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 4:00 PM UTCEmpower Your Developers With An API-First, Self-Service Center of Excellence
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