Apache Kafka and the Rise of the Streaming Platform

Explore the emerging trend of streaming platforms in this keynote address by Neha Narkhede, Co-Founder and CTO of Confluent. Discover how Apache Kafka forms the core of a new perspective on managing data flow, combining elements of messaging systems, accelerated Hadoop, rapid ETL, and scalable data integration. Learn about Kafka's role as a central nervous system for modern, digital businesses through real-world examples. Gain insights from Narkhede, one of Apache Kafka's initial authors and a key figure in developing streaming infrastructure at LinkedIn, as she explains the transformative potential of streaming platforms in tying together various aspects of data management across organizations.