HCMC Data Meetup #25

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 and VeloDB, 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
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🗺️ 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!