Grafana & Friends X Kafka: Coimbatore Meetup

We're thrilled to invite you to the first Grafana & Friends Coimbatore Meetup🚀!. Many thanks to our friends from Coimbatore Apache Kafka who are collaborating with us for the event. This is a fantastic opportunity for Grafana, Kafka enthusiasts, developers, engineers, and observability experts to come together, share knowledge, and explore cutting-edge trends in monitoring, visualization, streaming data, and observability.

Agenda:

• 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Introductions and Kick -off
• 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Sivasubramanian Bagavathiappan, SRE Leader & Co-Founder, GuhaTek
• 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Coffee Break & Networking
• 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Bala Vighnesh, Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Zscaler
• 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Nirmalmahesh Subramani, Lead Sofware Engineer, Presidio
• 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM: Lunch over networking and collecting cool swags!

💡 Speaker 1:
Sivasubramanian Bagavathiappan, SRE Leader & Co-Founder, GuhaTek
Talk:
Unified observability using OpenTelemetry and Grafana stack
Abstract:
This talk will discuss how the rising cost of observability challenges organizations using multiple tools and platforms. It will highlight how Grafana and OpenTelemetry enable open standards, offering a unified view that enhances troubleshooting and provides deeper insights. A live demo will show how this integration streamlines observability and improves system monitoring.

💡 Speaker 2:
Bala Vighnesh, Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Zscaler
Talk:
Unlocking Insights: A Deep Dive into Grafana for Visualization and Monitoring
Abstract:
This talk will explore how Grafana can be used to build an end-to-end observability stack, covering core features like interactive dashboards, connecting to data sources (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch), setting up alerting systems, investigating data anomalies, and leveraging plugins to extend functionality.

💡 Speaker 3:
Nirmalmahesh Subramani, Lead Sofware Engineer, Presidio
Talk:
Beyond Messaging: Kafka for Real-Time Applications
Abstract:
This talk will explore how Apache Kafka, beyond messaging, can be used to build real-time applications. It will cover Kafka’s capabilities in stream processing, event sourcing, and data integration, enabling high-throughput, low-latency data for real-time decision-making. The session will include practical examples and use cases, showcasing Kafka as a powerful tool for real-time data flow and processing in modern applications.

Event Details:
📅 Date: 01 February 2025
📍 Location: Humbletree Cloud Private Limited

Why Attend?

• Network: Connect with fellow Grafana and Kafka enthusiasts, as well as industry experts.
• Learn: Gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in streaming and observability.
• Engage: Participate in discussions and Q&A sessions with our speakers.

Register Now!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow in the streaming and observability space! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
We can't wait to see you at the event! Let’s make it a memorable gathering of minds in the Grafana and Kafka community! 🌟