Highlights from Flink Forward Berlin 2024
Flink Forward Berlin 2024 is a wrap, and Ververica is proud to have hosted the 10-year anniversary of Apache Flink® with the community! Flink Forward is the only conference dedicated entirely to Apache Flink and data streaming, and this year it was exciting to welcome speakers, sessions, and attendees from companies like Apple, Alibaba, Intesa Sanpaolo, Mercedes-Benz, Pinterest, Toyota Motor Europe, Uber, and many more! Read on for a recap of the 4-day event.
Flink Forward Berlin 2024 Opening Session
Join us for the highly anticipated 'Opening Session: Past, Present and Future' of Flink Forward Berlin 2024! Kicking off an incredible lineup, this session sets the stage for two action-packed conference days.
Flink Forward Berlin 2024 Closing Session
This closing session brings together highlights from the Flink Forward Berlin 2024 conference, featuring key takeaways and inspiring insights from the Flink community.
The detailed agenda
Check out the agenda, meet the Speakers, and start planning your schedule.
There's already a lot to be excited about, including:
- 2 days of in-person expert Flink training courses
- An extended program including 2 full conference days
- Flink Fest (there are some surprises in store...)
- Plenty of opportunities to network, learn, and talk about all things Flink and streaming data
Speakers
Zhenqiu Huang has been in Apache Flink Community for many years. He has been building Streaming Platform in Uber Technology and Apple Inc for last several years. Recently, he worked with Openlineage community on building data Lineage for Apache Flink applications.
Mike's research focuses on AI technologies, platforms, and practices that enable technology professionals to deliver applications that lead to prescient digital experiences and breakthrough operational efficiency. His key technology coverage areas are AI and emerging technologies that make software faster, smarter, and transformative for global enterprises and organizations. He advises business and technology leaders around the world on the intersection of business strategy, AI, and digital transformation.
Mike has authored more than 130 research reports and is a recipient of the Forrester Courage Award for making bold calls that inspire Forrester clients to make great business and technology decisions.
He is a frequent and highly sought-after speaker at industry, corporate, and technology events for his audience-designed, insightful, and energetic speeches.
Mike provides technology vendors with actionable advisory sessions on technology buying trends, strategy advice, messaging, product roadmaps, and buyer personas for the areas he directly covers. He also offers “what-if” investment advisory for clients who wish to invest in or launch new products in the markets he covers.
Before that, he was the one of the original creators and of Apache Flink and founder / CTO of dataArtisans/Ververica. Stephan holds a Ph.D. in database systems.
Data practitioner with decade long experience, holding PhD in distributed databases. Currently fully involved in Openlineage - an open platform for collection and analysis of data lineage with special focus on automatic lineage extraction.
Venue
Gasometer Schöneberg
Venue
Ververica is excited to host Flink Forward Berlin 2024 at the Gasometer Schöneberg on the EUREF-Campus.
Newly restored, this former gas storage facility in Berlin has been structurally transformed into an energy-efficient event building. An iconic landmark of Berlin, the Gasometer Schöneberg highlights a spectacular roof terrace at a height of 66m, offering a unique 360° view of Berlin.
Flink Forward is your conference for all things streaming data and Apache Flink!
We’re proud to celebrate Apache Flink's 10-year anniversary and return to where it all began - Berlin!
To celebrate this momentous occasion, the program this year offers 2 optional days of training, followed by an expanded 2-day conference event.
It’s everything you expect from a Flink Forward event, plus more sessions and special commemorative surprises!