Distributed .NET with Orleans

Simplify scaling in distributed .NET systems. Orleans provides a powerful yet approachable abstraction for building scalable applications—without forcing developers to manage low-level distributed systems concerns. In this talk, we’ll explore how Orleans simplifies: Concurrency through virtualized, single-threaded execution Event streaming without complex infrastructure glue Caching and state management without manual synchronization Scalability via abstractions over underlying technologies What we’ll cover Why Orleans: the problems it solves and where it fits best How it works: virtual actors, grains, silos, and placement Implementation examples: practical patterns you can apply immediately Whether you’re fighting database contention, coordinating state across services, or looking for a cleaner mental model for distributed systems, this session will show how Orleans helps you scale with confidence—while keeping development approachable.