IN PERSON: Apache Kafka® x Apache Iceberg™ Meetup Copenhagen

Join us for an Apache Kafka® x Apache Iceberg™ meetup on Thursday, February 6th from 6:00pm in Copenhagen hosted by Nine A/S!

📍Venue:
Nine A/S Office
Kongens Nytorv 18
DK-1050 København K

IMPORTANT: If you RSVP on the Flink page, you don't need to RSVP here.

🗓 Agenda:

• 6:00pm: Doors open
• 6:00pm – 6:30pm: Food/Drinks and networking
• 6:30pm - 7:15pm: Danica Fine, Lead Developer Advocate, Snowflake
• 7:15pm - 8:00pm: Viktor Gamov, Principal Developer Advocate, Confluent
• 8:00pm - 9:00pm: Additional Q&A and Networking

💡 Speaker One:
Danica Fine, Lead Developer Advocate, Snowflake

Title of Talk:
Iced Kaf-fee: Chilling Kafka Data into Iceberg Tables

Abstract:
Have piping-hot, real-time data in Apache Kafka® but want to chill it down into Apache Iceberg™ tables? Let’s see how we can craft the perfect cup of “Iced Kaf-fee” for you and your needs!

We’ll start by grinding through the motivation for moving data from Kafka topics into Iceberg tables, exploring the benefits that doing so has to offer your analytics workflows. From there, we’ll open up the menu of options available to cool down your streams, including Apache Flink®, Apache Spark™, and Kafka Connect. Each brewing method has its own recipe, so we’ll compare their pros and cons, walk through use cases for each, and highlight when you might prefer a strong Spark roast over a smooth Flink blend—or maybe a Connect cold brew. Plus, we’ll share a sneak peek at future innovations that are percolating in the community to make sinking your Kafka data into Iceberg even easier.

By the end of the session, you’ll have everything you need to whip up the perfect pipeline and serve up your “Iced Kaf-fee” with confidence.

Bio:
TBA

💡 Speaker Two:
Viktor Gamov, Principal Developer Advocate, Confluent

Title of Talk:
Stream Processing Smackdown: Kafka Streams vs. Apache Flink

Abstract:
Attention, Data Streaming Engineers! In a world where speed is everything, choosing the proper stream processing framework is crucial. Want to supercharge your apps with real-time data processing? Should you opt for the streamlined Kafka Streams, a lightweight library for building streaming applications, or the feature-rich Apache Flink, a powerful and flexible stream processing framework? Viktor Gamov, a principal developer advocate at Confluent with extensive experience in stream processing, will walk you through the nuts and bolts of these two leading technologies. Through live coding and practical examples, we'll cover: • Mastering State Management: Discover how each framework handles stateful computations and pick up optimization tips. • Fault Tolerance in Practice: See how Kafka Streams and Flink keep your applications running smoothly, even when things go wrong. • Scalability Showdown: Find out which tool scales better under heavy loads and complex tasks. • Integration Insights: Learn how to seamlessly fit these frameworks into your existing setup to boost productivity. We'll explore scenarios showcasing each option’s strengths and weaknesses, giving you the tools to choose the best fit for your next project. Whether you're into microservices, event-driven systems, or big data streaming, this talk is packed with practical knowledge that you can immediately apply to your projects, improving performance and efficiency.

Bio:
Viktor Gamov is a Principal Developer Advocate at Confluent, founded by the original creators of Apache Kafka®. With a rich background in implementing and advocating for distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, Viktor excels in open-source technologies. He is passionate about assisting architects, developers, and operators in crafting systems that are not only low in latency and scalable but also highly available.
As a Java Champion and an esteemed speaker, Viktor is known for his insightful presentations at top industry events like JavaOne, Devoxx, Kafka Summit, and QCon. His expertise spans distributed systems, real-time data streaming, JVM, and DevOps.

Viktor has co-authored "Enterprise Web Development" from O'Reilly and "Apache Kafka® in Action" from Manning.

Follow Viktor on X - @gamussa to stay updated with Viktor's latest thoughts on technology, his gym and food adventures, and insights into open-source and developer advocacy.

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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