Apache Iceberg: Modern Table Format for Enterprise Data Management

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Apache Iceberg, the open-source table format that's transforming how organizations manage large-scale analytical data. This vendor-neutral session will cover:

• What is Apache Iceberg? Understanding the architecture, key features, and benefits of this open table format
• Core capabilities: ACID transactions, schema evolution, time travel, and partition evolution
• Data Management Best Practices: How Iceberg fits into modern data lakehouse architectures and supports data governance, quality, and lifecycle management
• Integration patterns: Working with Iceberg across different compute engines (Spark, Trino, Flink, etc.) and storage systems
• Real-world considerations: Performance optimization, migration strategies, and operational best practices

Whether you're evaluating table formats for your data platform or looking to optimize your existing data management strategy, this session will provide practical insights into how Apache Iceberg enables scalable, reliable, and flexible data architectures.
Target Audience: Data engineers, data architects, and technical leaders responsible for data platform strategy and implementation.

Speaker 1:
Speaker name and affiliation: Leonardo Gomez Virahonda Principal Data Governance Specialist AWS
Speaker Bio: Leonardo Gomez is a Principal Analytics Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS. He has over a decade of experience in data management, helping customers around the globe address their business and technical needs.

Speaker 2:
Speaker name and affiliation: David Zhang Senior Analytics Specialist AWS
Speaker Bio: David is an Senior Analytics Solutions Architect specializing in designing and implementing large-scale data infrastructure, ETL processes, and extensive data management systems. He helps customer modernize data platforms on AWS. David is also an active speaker at AWS events and contributor to technical content and open source initiatives. He enjoys playing volleyball, tennis, and basketball during his free time.