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

Join us for an Apache Kafka® x Apache Flink® meetup on Wednesday, February 26th from 6:00pm in Dubai hosted by Careem!

NOTE:
Our speaker Kai Waehner just released his first book: The Ultimate Data Streaming Guide! You can download your free copy here! We will also give out 5 printed books in a raffle at the on-site Meetup!

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📍Venue:
Careem Networks

• RTA parking is available around Shatha Tower.
• Paid parking is also available at the side entrance of Shatha Tower.

🗓 Agenda:

• 6:00pm: Doors open
• 6:00pm - 6:45pm: Kai Waehner, Field CTO, Confluent
• 6:45pm - 7:30pm: Eslam Gomaa, Senior Site Reliability Engineer II (Tech lead), Careem
• 7:30pm - 8:00pm: Networking, Additional Q&A, Snacks/Drinks

💡 Speaker One:
Kai Waehner, Field CTO, Confluent

Talk:
Real-Time Model Inference with Apache Kafka and Flink for Predictive AI and GenAI

Abstract:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming business operations by enabling systems to learn from data and make intelligent decisions for predictive and generative AI use cases. Two essential components of AI/ML are model training and inference. Models are developed and refined using historical data. Model inference is the process of using a trained machine learning models to make predictions or generate outputs based on new, unseen data. The intro of this talk covers the basics of model inference, comparing different approaches like remote and embedded inference. The main part explores how data streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink enhances the performance and reliability of these predictions. Whether for real-time fraud prevention, smart customer service applications, or predictive maintenance, understanding the value of data streaming for model inference is crucial for leveraging AI/ML effectively.

Bio:
Kai Waehner is Global Field CTO at Confluent. He works with customers, partners, and analysts around the world. Kai’s main area of expertise lies within the fields of Data Streaming, AI/ML, Hybrid Cloud Architectures and Internet of Things. Kai is a regular speaker at international conferences, book author, and shares his experiences about new technologies and use cases across industries on his blog: www.kai-waehner.de. Contact: [kai.waehner@confluent.io](mailto:kai.waehner@confluent.io) / @KaiWaehner / linkedin.com/in/kaiwaehner. Download his free ebook about data streaming use cases here.

💡 Speaker Two:
Eslam Gomaa, Senior Site Reliability Engineer II (Tech lead), Careem

Talk:
Careem’s next Kafka system

Abstract:
The talk will include how the new Kafka system designed to handle increased workloads, improve performance and reduce cost.

Bio:
Senior Site Reliability Engineer II (Tech lead), experience in Kubernetes, Kafka, Elasticearch, AWS, infrastructure architecture and design

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DISCLAIMER
NOTE: We are unable to cater for any attendees under the age of 18.
If you would like to speak or host our next event please let us know! [community@confluent.io](community@confluent.io)