Meetup - Kong Custom Plugins & Product Roadmap

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We are thrilled to invite you to our third in-person Meetup in Hyderabad in collaboration with Zerlarsoft!
Kong makes connecting APIs and microservices across today’s hybrid, multi-cloud environments easier and faster than ever.
We power trillions of API transactions for leading organizations globally through our end-to-end API platform.

When
October 21, 15:00 - 18:00

Where
Deccan Serai Hotel, Survey No 82, Raheja Mind Space Entrance Gate, 84, HUDA Techno Enclave, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081

Agenda
15:00 - 15:30 Everyone arrives & Networking
15:30 - 16:15 [Talk 1] Unlocking the Power of Kong API Gateway: What’s New in 2023 and Beyond by Harry Bagdi (Principal Engineer, Kong)
16:15 - 17:00 [Talk 2] Kong Custom Plugins: Development and Deployment Practices by Venkat Bhavanam (Principal Architect, Zelarsoft)
17:00 - 18:00 Networking & Snacks

Talks
1) Unlocking the Power of Kong API Gateway: What’s New in 2023 and Beyond
Join us for an engaging Meetup session as we dive into the exciting world of Kong API Gateway! Designed for beginners, this talk will provide an accessible introduction to Kong and its latest features introduced in 2023. We’ll explore how Kong is shaping the API gateway landscape and what key focus areas are on the horizon for 2024.
In this session, we’ll also demystify the support for new industry standards that leading API gateways are expected to embrace, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. Plus, we’ll delve into the game-changing technology of WebAssembly and how it’s revolutionizing the way we build and manage APIs.
Whether you’re just starting your API journey or looking to stay ahead of the curve with the latest API trends, this talk is a must-attend event. Don’t miss the opportunity to unlock the full potential of Kong API Gateway and discover what the future holds for API management!

2) Kong Custom Plugins: Development and Deployment Practices
Join our Meetup to discover the world of Kong plugins.
We'll start by explaining what they are and why they're useful. You'll discover how to use in-built plugins to make your API management better. We'll also show you how to create your own custom plugins using Lua, from the initial idea to putting them into action. You'll see how these custom plugins can adapt to different situations. Don't miss this chance to improve your API management skills and connect with others who share your interests.

Speakers

Harry Bagdi is a Principal Engineer at Kong (Twitter: https://twitter.com/hbagdi42). Harry works on Kong Gateway and most recently has been involved in the redesign of Kong gateway’s control-plane - Koko. Previously, he led the development and launch of Kong’s Kubernetes products and integrations.

Venkat Bhavanam (Principal Architect, Zelarsoft)
With over 12 years of proficiency in full-stack application development, the Principal Architect at Zelarsoft offers his expertise as a consultant for Kong API gateway and plugin development, while also expressing interest in projects under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
See you there!
Kong Community Team