Why is Everyone Talking About Apache Iceberg? - A Primer on Universal Table Formats

This 32-minute conference talk features Ryan Blue, the creator of Apache Iceberg, sharing insights from developing this revolutionary technology that began at Netflix and has evolved into a universal table format transforming the analytic database industry. Gain valuable perspective on how open table formats are changing modern analytics and why they're more relevant than ever for data lake architectures. Learn directly from the original creator's experience as he explains the technical foundations and practical applications that have made Iceberg a central topic in data engineering conversations. Perfect for data professionals working with open table formats or building data lake solutions who want to understand the technology's significance and future direction in the data ecosystem.