Explore the deployment of Kafka-based microservices on Kubernetes using service mesh technology in this informative conference talk. Learn how to integrate Apache Kafka® messaging with Kuma service mesh to facilitate efficient communication between synchronous and asynchronous microservices. Discover the benefits and relevance of combining these technologies for improved microservices connectivity in container-managed environments. Gain insights into deploying vanilla Kafka and Kafka Connect components alongside Kuma, addressing the challenges of microservice-based architectures in modern cloud-native applications.