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This meetup is focused on the Future of Data and the open community data projects governed by the Apache Software Foundation. Geared towards developers, data scientists and ALL Data enthusiasts who are building modern data applications. Our meetups cover all data -- data-in-motion and data-at-rest. Meetups provide an opportunity to listen, share and work hands on with other technologists in the open source and open community Apache tools.
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Next-generation storage for the modern Data Lakehouse and AI
Location not specified yetNext-Generation Storage for the Modern Data Lakehouse and AI
📅 Date: November 20, 2025
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST
📍 Venue: Cloudera Office, Santa Clara***
### Event Overview
As data continues to scale across hybrid and cloud environments, modern data lakehouse architectures demand storage systems that are not only scalable and reliable, but also optimized for AI and high-performance analytics.
Join us for an evening of in-depth discussions and demos with experts from the Apache Ozone community as we explore innovations in storage design, data tiering, and performance optimization — all geared towards next-generation data and AI workloads.
This in-person event is a great opportunity to network with fellow engineers, architects, and open-source enthusiasts building the future of scalable data platforms.***
### Agenda
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Check-in, Welcome & Networking
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM: Apache Ozone Adoption Growth - Shiv Moorthy
Insights on how Ozone is getting adopted and growing.
5:10 PM – 5:30 PM: AWS STS Design for Ozone S3 - Fabian Morgan
Explore how Ozone STS design to achieve data sharing capabilities in scalable lake house environments.
5:30 PM – 5:50 PM: Data Tiering Service for Ozone
Learn how data tiering enhances cost efficiency and data lifecycle management in large-scale lakehouse environments.
5:50 PM – 6:10 PM: GenAI: S3Vector Buckets API support in Ozone - Swaminathan Balachandran & Saketa Chandra Chalamchala
Explore how Ozone provides Amazon S3Vector compatible API and leverage fast vector store backend.
6:10 PM – 6:30 PM: Apache Ozone State of the Union — Rishabh Patel, Sammi Chen
Learn about apache ozone exciting new features and releases.
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Apache Ozone Best Practices at Shopee - Yiyang Zhou
Gain insights into how Shopee leverages Apache Ozone for scalable and reliable storage in production.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Networking, Q&A, and RefreshmentsWho Should Attend- Data Engineers, Architects, and Platform Engineers
- Open Source Contributors and Enthusiasts
- AI/ML Practitioners looking to optimize data infrastructure
- Anyone interested in large-scale data storage and lakehouse technologies
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🎟️ RSVP Now to secure your spot — seats are limited!
Come ready to learn, share, and network with the community building the foundation for AI-ready data platforms.11 attendees
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