IN-PERSON: Apache Kafka® x Apache Flink® x Apache Iceberg Meetup

Join us for an Apache Kafka® meetup on June 12th from 5:30pm in G'Dansk hosted by Hapag Lloyd!

Venue:

Grunwaldzka 413, Gdansk (NEON building, 7th floor)

Speaker One:

Przemysław Hys, Software Engineer, Hapag Lloyd

Title of Talk:

Mastering the Art of Kafka Sandbox: Practical Tips for an Impractical Quest

Abstract:

Creating Kafka sandbox environments might seem impractical due to their infrequent use. However, the pursuit of building these sandboxes can be seen as an art form, offering unexpected discoveries and deeper insights into the Kafka ecosystem. In this presentation, we will explore practical tips and strategies for managing multiple small deployments, highlighting how this seemingly futile endeavor can lead to valuable understanding and innovative solutions. Join us to uncover the hidden benefits of mastering the Kafka sandbox.

Bio:

Przemysław Hys, Platform Engineer @ Hapag-Lloyd, Apache Kafka entusiasta for 5+ yers

Speaker Two:

Olena Kutsenko, Staff Developer Advocate, Confluent

Title of Talk:

The art of structuring real-time data streams into actionable insights

Abstract:

Real-time data can be messy, unpredictable, and hard to manage. To unlock its full potential, you need a way to turn raw streams into clean, structured data. In this talk, we’ll show you how to use Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Iceberg to organize real-time data streams efficiently and prepare them for advanced use cases, including AI applications.

We’ll start by explaining how Kafka handles high-speed data streams and how Flink processes these streams in real time. You’ll learn how to use Flink to transform raw data into structured formats, ensuring it’s ready for storage and analysis. Then, we’ll dive into Iceberg, demonstrating how it stores and organizes structured data for easy querying and visualizing.

Through clear examples, we’ll walk you through building a practical pipeline that turns chaotic data streams into organized structure. By the end of the session, you’ll know how to manage real-time data effectively and set the stage for downstream AI and analytics. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this talk will give you the tools to simplify and enhance your data pipelines!

Bio:

Olena is a Staff Developer Advocate at Confluent and a recognized expert in data streaming and analytics. With two decades of experience in software engineering, she has built mission-critical applications, led high-performing teams, and driven large-scale technology adoption at industry leaders like Nokia, HERE Technologies, AWS, and Aiven.

A passionate advocate for real-time data processing and AI-driven applications, Olena empowers developers and organizations to use the power of streaming data. She is an AWS Community Builder, a dedicated mentor, and a volunteer instructor at a nonprofit tech school, helping to shape the next generation of engineers.

As an international speaker and thought leader, Olena regularly presents at top global conferences, sharing deep technical insights and hands-on expertise. Whether through her talks, workshops, or content, she is committed to making complex technologies accessible and inspiring innovation in the developer community.

DISCLAIMER

NOTE: We are unable to cater for any attendees under the age of 18.

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