Name: Apache Kafka® x Elastic Birmingham Meetup
Start: 2024-10-24T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-24T20:00:00+01:00
Location: BJSS

Join us for an Apache Kafka® x Elastic meetup on Thursday, October 24th from 6:00pm in collaboration with [Elastic London User Group](https://www.meetup.com/london-elastic-fantastics/?eventOrigin=event_home_page) and hosted by BJSS!

**\*PLEASE ONLY REGISTER ONCE FOR THIS EVENT - YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER ON** [Elastic London User Group](https://www.meetup.com/london-elastic-fantastics/?eventOrigin=event_home_page) **IF YOU ARE REGISTERED HERE \***

📍**Venue:**
BJSS, 37 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5DP

Please note: you must provide your full name (first + last) when signing up for security access.

🗓 **Agenda:**

* **18.00:** Doors open, join us for pizzas and a drink
* **18.30:** Carly Richmond, Developer Advocate at Elastic
* **19.00:** Pradeep Sekar, Developer Advocate, Streambased
* ***19.30:*** Additional Q&A and networking

**Elasticsearch: Vector and Hybrid Search**
Search is not just traditional TF/IDF any more but the current trend of machine learning and models has opened another dimension for search. This talk gives an overview of:

* "Classic" search and its limitations
* What is a model and how can you use it
* How to use vector search or hybrid search in Elasticsearch
* Where OpenAI's ChatGPT or similar LLMs come into play to with Elastic

*Speaker: Carly Richmond, Developer Advocate at Elastic*

**Using Real Time data in AI**
This speech explores how real-time data transforms AI from a static tool to a dynamic powerhouse. We’ll discuss the impact of live data streams on decision-making, predictive accuracy, and operational efficiency across various industries. Attendees will gain insights on overcoming challenges in data integration and learn how leveraging real-time data can drive innovation and competitive advantage in AI applications.

*Speaker:* *Pradeep Sekar ( Developer Advocate @ Streambased )*

We look forward to seeing you there!

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DISCLAIMER
BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT IN PERSON, you acknowledge that risk includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including COVID-19, and accept responsibility for this, if it occurs.
NOTE: We are unable to cater for any attendees under the age of 18.
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