IN-PERSON! Apache Kafka® x Apache Flink® x Apache Iceberg Meetup**RSVP ici:** [https://luma.com/kfq9z1jy](https://luma.com/kfq9z1jy)
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Rejoignez-nous pour une rencontre Apache Kafka® x Flink x Iceberg le mardi 16 juin à partir de 17h30, organisée par Dremio!
**📍Lieu**
25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord
12 Bd de Denain, 75010 Paris, France
**🗓 Programme**
Registrations: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM (food & drinks are taken care of)
Presentations: From 6:15 PM onwards
Please note that all presentations will be in English!
AI is everywhere - but what does it actually *mean* in practice?
Join **Will Martin, AI Evangelist**, for a clear, practical walkthrough of modern AI - based on his upcoming book *AI for Dummies (and actually)* \- and how it fits into your data stack and lakehouse\.
🚀 **In this session:**
* What *Agentic AI* really is (and how it differs from LLMs)
* How LLMs work under the hood (tokens, embeddings, context)
* When to use fine-tuning, RAG, or prompt engineering
* How MCP connects AI to your data, APIs, and lakehouse
* Key benefits, risks, and real-world considerations
Cut through the hype and understand how AI actually works - and how to use it.
**Next up: Gilles Philippart**
Software Practice Lead at Confluent, Gilles will explore how **Iceberg, Kafka, Flink, and Tableflow** come together—and what that means in the world of AI.
Expect a practical perspective on building scalable, real-time data architectures that power modern AI use cases.
**About Gilles:**
A seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience, Gilles specializes in microservices and event-driven architecture. He works closely with engineering and product teams to design scalable, high-impact systems that enable faster delivery, stronger alignment, and better data accessibility.
**And last but not least: Alex Merced**
Head of DevRel and author at O’Reilly, Alex will walk you through key ideas from his latest book on **Agentic Analytics**\- and how to build data platforms that actually work for AI\.
🔍 **What to expect:**
* Why data silos break AI agents
* How the **lakehouse, federation, and semantic layer** fit together
* The role of **Apache Iceberg, open catalogs, and modern architectures**
* Why agents need context, not just data
* A practical roadmap toward autonomous, AI-driven analytics
Expect a sharp, architecture-focused session connecting modern data platforms with the future of AI.
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AVERTISSEMENT
Nous ne pouvons pas accueillir les personnes de moins de 18 ans.
Si vous souhaitez intervenir ou organiser une future rencontre, veuillez contacter community@confluent.io