Spark Meetup NYC - Optimizing Spark via open table formats

Calling all Spark enthusiasts in NYC for an exclusive event!

Happy to share that we have another in-person meetup in NYC!

8th of September, 2025.

Join us for an evening of insights, technical talks, and real conversations about the future of Spark and Open Table formats.

​In this exclusive meetup, we’re bringing together experts and practitioners to share insights, discuss best practices, and, of course, have a good dose of networking time

​Space is limited, so RSVP soon to grab your spot:

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​Agenda:
​5:30 PM – Mingling, name tags, and snacks
​6:00 PM – Meetup begins
​ • Kickoff, intros, and logistics
​ • Brad Miro, Senior Developer Advocate at Google – “Building an open lakehouse powered by Apache Spark and Apache Iceberg”
​ • Andy Walner, Product Manager at OneHouse – “Tactical learnings from 3x’ing Spark cost-performance”
​7:00 PM – Panel: Spark Open table formats – Where Is This Going?
​7:30 PM – Networking and mingling
​8:00 PM – Wrap it up