Name: HCMC Data Meetup #25
Start: 2025-09-19T18:30:00+07:00
End: 2025-09-19T21:30:00+07:00
Location: Foundry AI Academy

Join the data community for a meetup on Friday, 19 September, to dive into the realm of real-time data.

At Vol. 25, we are collaborating with VeloDB and Apache Doris to bring two insightful talks from expert speakers:

**1️⃣ FROM STREAM TO INSIGHTS: BUILDING REAL-TIME ANALYTICS WITH APACHE DORIS & KAFKA**
*with Matt Yi, Co-founder & Tech VP at VeloDB*

Real-time data is the backbone of modern businesses. The challenge comes with bridging the gap between streaming pipelines and fast analytics.

In this talk, Matt will explore how Apache Doris, a high-performance real-time analytical database, integrates seamlessly with Kafka to deliver end-to-end real-time insights. Matt will touch upon:

* Native Kafka consumption in Doris;
* Confluent VeloDB-Kafka-Connect plugin;
* Real-time update capabilities.

By the end of this session, you will know how to build a truly unified and low-latency data stack for modern analytics.

**2️⃣ APACHE DORIS 4.0: DATA WAREHOUSE IN THE ERA OF AI**
*with Eric Wang, Senior Solution Architect at VeloDB*

In this session, we will take a deep dive into Apache Doris 4.0 and its big release in 2025. Eric will cover various use cases, such as:

* Data-intensive apps and BI;
* Agentic-facing analytics;
* Federated querying;
* Powerful vector search capabilities.

Eric will also lift the curtain on capabilities like vector search, hybrid search, MCP Server, RAG, and AI functions.

By 2027, almost all enterprises developing GenAI apps will be investing in data platforms with vector search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to complement foundation models with proprietary data and content (according to ISG research). Apache Doris is embracing this trend. In this session, you will have a clear understanding of new capabilities and the doors they will open for both developers and businesses.

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Join us to get up to speed with the latest in data, streaming, and AI.

**SCHEDULE**
18:30 – doors, welcome
19:00–19:30 – talk 1
19:30–20:00 – talk 2
20:00 onwards – networking & refreshments

🔥 This edition is perfect for:

* Data professionals of all levels, roles, and tech stacks
* Students in relevant fields
* Tech enthusiasts

We are all here to learn, so come along even if you have no experience.

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This edition is organised in collaboration with our friends at [Apache Doris](https://doris.apache.org/) and [VeloDB](https://www.velodb.io/), who are kindly sponsoring the networking session with refreshments.

Apache Doris and VeloDB are at the forefront of building high-performance data solutions that solve real-time data and AI challenges. Be sure to check them out to learn how their technology can help accelerate your projects and unblock your toughest data problems.

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**🗓️ WHEN**
**Friday, 19 September**
**18:30 ICT**

**📍 WHERE**
**Foundry AI Academy**
C2-SH003, Central 2,
720A Dien Bien Phu,
Vinhomes Tan Cang,
Binh Thanh District, HCMC
[Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/v9EAFigM1ufwJviCA)

**🗺️ HOW TO FIND US**
Drive along Tran Trong Kim Street and take the right. Look for Gong Cha Vinhomes Central Park on the right-hand side of the street. Foundry AI Academy is right there.

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See you there!

Geri Plamenova

Chau Le 

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**🎙️ Matt Yi, Co-founder & Tech VP at VeloDB**
Matt Yi is an Apache Doris PMC member and Tech VP at VeloDB, the commercial supporter of Apache Doris. He has been deeply involved in the development of the Apache Doris project, leading and contributing to numerous core features.

Matt has driven significant performance enhancements and optimisations, enabling Apache Doris to excel across diverse application scenarios. With over a decade of engineering experience, he is also a seasoned development engineer, having previously held roles with global tech leaders like Microsoft.

**🎙️ Eric Wang, Senior Solution Architect at VeloDB**
Eric enables enterprise customers across industries and diverse application scenarios successfully adopt Apache Doris and VeloDB in production. His expertise helps organisations unlock the full value of their data and maximise business impact.




With over a decade of experience as a solution architect, Eric brings deep technical insight and practical know-how to every engagement.

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