Developer Day [Kong & Execon] In-Person

We are thrilled to invite you to our Developer Day in collaboration with Execon in Warsaw!

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 organizations globally through our end-to-end API platform and service offerings.

When
April 24, 12:30 - 18:00

Where
2 Opatowska Street, Warsaw

Agenda
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Welcome and Introduction by Artur Lempkowski (CEO, Execon)
13:45 How to Talk to Business About API Management by Krzysztof Kołaczkowski (Banking and Insurance Line of Business Director, Execon)
14:30 Break
14:45 How to Enable API-First and Build an API Platform by Michel Zwarts (Partner Sales Technical Director, Kong)
15:30 Break
15:45 Increase Your Developer Experience with Kong Konnect Michel Zwarts (Partner Sales Technical Director, Kong)
16:30 Closing Remarks, Q&A
16:45-18:00 Networking Food & Drinks

Talks
1) How to Talk to Business About API Management
This talk emphasizes the importance of aligning API management strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success. It suggests that effective communication between technical teams and business stakeholders is crucial for maximizing the value of APIs. By focusing on how APIs can enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and open new revenue streams, businesses can fully leverage their potential. The article also highlights the need for robust API management practices to ensure security, scalability, and performance, ultimately contributing to a company's competitive advantage.

2) How to Enable API-First and Build an API Platform
Join us to discover how to successfully implement an API-first strategy and build a robust API platform:

• Adopt an API-First Strategy: Learn how to prioritize APIs at the core of your development process to enable scalability, flexibility, and faster innovation.
• Design and Build Scalable APIs: Explore best practices for creating secure, scalable APIs that can grow with your business and drive seamless integration.
• Create a Unified API Platform: Discover how to build an API platform that accelerates collaboration, governance, and lifecycle management to support rapid development and smooth scaling.

This session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to implement a successful API-first approach and build a platform that powers digital transformation.

3) Increase Your Developer Experience with Kong Konnect
Join us for an engaging presentation on how Kong Konnect can enhance the developer experience by simplifying API management and fostering collaboration:

1. Streamline Development with Kong Konnect: Learn how Kong’s API platform accelerates development, integrates with CI/CD pipelines, and enhances workflows, empowering teams to build and deploy faster with greater flexibility.
2. Boost Collaboration and Productivity: Discover how Kong Konnect facilitates seamless collaboration between developers, operations, and security teams, while providing a customizable developer portal for easy API management and documentation.
3. Ensure Security and Scalability: Understand how Kong Konnect’s built-in security features and monitoring tools allow developers to focus on innovation, while ensuring APIs are secure, scalable, and ready for production.

This session will provide key insights on how Kong Konnect can transform your development process, improving efficiency and empowering teams to innovate faster.

Speakers
Artur Lempkowski (CEO, Execon)
Artur has ~30 years of experience as a professional and IT and manager. From 2007 to 2009 he served as the Portals and Services Department Director in the unified structures of Orange Poland and the France Telecom Group’s matrix structure. Later, he became the Director of the Protypes and Services Division in Orange Labs. Artur is also an entrepreneur. He started Expectar and served as its CEO. He acted as an advisor to the Board in PGE Systemy and Qumak SA.

Krzysztof Kołaczkowski (Banking and Insurance Line of Business Director, Execon)
Krzysztof Kołaczkowski is an experienced IT manager with over 30 years of expertise in the telecommunications and energy industries. He holds degrees in both Computer Science and Management, which he has further complemented with hands-on experience leading IT operations in large-scale organizations.

He possesses a deep understanding of the pivotal role IT plays in modern organizations. Throughout his career, Krzysztof has dedicated many years to the development and implementation of advanced IT architectures aimed at supporting both present and future business processes, which are characterized by frequent changes.

Krzysztof is results-oriented and committed to delivering tangible outcomes. As a team leader, he places strong emphasis on fostering teamwork and collaboration—qualities he values highly in both himself and his teams.

Michel Zwarts (Partner Sales Technical Director, Kong)
Michel Zwarts is a technology strategist with over 25 years of experience in Development, Integration, and API Management. His passion lies at the intersection of technology, people, and processes—driving innovation and enabling businesses to maximize the value of their digital ecosystems.

He specializes in shaping and executing API strategies, helping organizations establish robust enablement practices for continuous value delivery. As a trusted advisor, he collaborates closely with partners and customers to successfully adopt and scale API Management solutions, leveraging Kong to drive efficiency, agility, and long-term success.

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