Kong Meetup - Mastering Modern API Gateways

We are thrilled to invite you to First in-person Meetup in Chennai!
Kong makes connecting APIs and microservices across today’s hybrid, multi-cloud environments easier and faster than ever. We power trillions of API transactions for leading organisations globally through our end-to-end API platform.

When
February 22 , 10:30AM - 2:00 PM
Where
Thoughtworks, Chennai

Agenda
10:30 - 11:00 - Kong Community Introduction by Juhi Singh, Developer Relation at Kong.

Session 1 - 11:00 - 11:45 Introduction to APIs and API Management by Gautham R V Senior Associate Cognizant
This session provides a comprehensive introduction to APIs and API management, focusing on practical implementation with Kong Konnect Gateway.
Key topics include:

• Fundamentals of API management
• Getting started with Kong Konnect Gateway
• Exploring Kong plugins for extended functionality

Session 2 - 11:45 - 12:30 Beyond Ingress: Dive into Kubernetes Gateway API by Krishnaswamy Subramanian, Principal Consultant, Thoughtworks.
This talk explores why the Gateway API is essential for modern Kubernetes deployments, moving beyond the basic Ingress resource. Speaker will delve into the shortcomings of Ingress controllers and how the Gateway API addresses these challenges, providing a more robust, flexible, and secure approach to traffic management.

12:30 - 01:15 From Built-In Tools to Custom Solutions: Addressing Real-World API Gateway Challenges with Kong Plugins by Musalannagari Manoj Kumar, DevOps Lead, MakoITLab

While built-in tools provide a solid foundation, real-world API gateway challenges often demand custom solutions. In this session, we'll explore how Kong plugins can help address complex API management needs.

01:15 - 2:00 : Lunch and Networking
Dedicated time for attendees to munch, network, establish connections, and bond over shared interests.
Look forward to hosting you for great learning session and networking over a lunch.