Apache Kafka® meets Apache Wayang® in Halle

Join us for an Apache Kafka® x Apache Wayang Meetup in Halle from 6:00pm hosted by Klaustor Coworking.

📍Venue:
Klaustor Coworking, Mansfelder Str. 1, 06108 Halle (Saale), Germany

🗓 Agenda:

• 6:00pm – 6:15pm: Drinks and networking
• 6:15pm - 7:00pm: Konstantin Silin, Senior Solutions Architect, Confluent
• 7:00pm - 7:45pm: Mirko Kampf, Data Innovator & Co-Founder, Scalytics Inc.
• 7:45pm - 8:30pm: Food & more networking

💡 Speaker One:
Konstantin Silin, Senior Solutions Architect, Confluent

Title of Talk:
Integrating Kafka clients with external systems

Abstract:
In this session, we explore how to effectively integrate external systems with Kafka consumers. We start by revisiting key Kafka consumer concepts, such as data fetching, delivery semantics, and health monitoring.

Next, we will address common challenges like frequent rebalances and retry limitations, and share practical solutions for handling scenarios where external systems are slow, down, or encountering network issues.
To wrap up, we will present a range of architectural patterns that highlight different strategies for managing these integrations, helping you choose the best approach for your specific use case.

Bio:
Konstantin is a Solutions Architect in Confluent's Professional Services team. His background is in software development and architecture, as well as customer success. Konstantin likes to spend his spare time in nature with his family.

💡 Speaker Two:
Mirko Kampf, Data Innovator & Co-Founder, Scalytics Inc.

Title of Talk:
How Apache Wayang Fosters Collaborative AI: The Role of Data Federation for Assistant-Based Businesses

Abstract:
For more than a decade we have heard that data is king, it was the next oil, and many other metaphors have been used. Besides having a bunch of buzzwords and data somewhere in the datacenter or the clouds, effectively leveraging distributed data resources becomes a cornerstone for competitive AI-driven businesses.
Especially when utilizing intelligent assistants is your goal - you probably are trapped in the data maze, where access and quality often hinder progress.

Apache Wayang might come to the rescue. The open source project enables collaborative machine learning and artificial intelligence through its advanced data federation capabilities across diverse processing platforms such as JVMs, Apache Spark, Apache Flink & Apache Kafka, and even traditional RDBMS. Apache Wayang allows a new approach to collaborative AI using decentralized feature stores.

Bio:
Mirko is a long-term expert in the data industry, and a real visionary when it comes to the data-driven streaming and realtime messaging. Mirko's Phd describes automated metric exploration. He's passionate about helping organisations make the most of their data with the latest AI solutions. His goal is to drive innovation and business growth. At Scalytics, Mirko leads the sales development of our scalable, privacy-first platform that turns raw information into actionable insights. Mirko is an expert at combining research and applied technology and a big believer in using data to tackle complex challenges, from improving business operations to driving sustainability initiatives. Mirko's dedication to building user-friendly, impactful data platforms makes him a driving force in shaping the future of AI in the enterprise.

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DISCLAIMER
NOTE: We are unable to cater for any attendees under the age of 18.
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