API World + CloudX + Dev Innovation Summit 2024: Full Schedule

3:00pm PST

PRO WORKSHOP (CloudX): Leveraging the Data Delivery Network for Future-Ready Cloud Solutions

Tuesday November 5, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PST

Rahul Agarwal, Hasura, Principal Product Manager

In this session, we will delve into the Data Delivery Network (DDN) [https://hasura.io/ddn], showcasing its innovative application of the supergraph architecture to revolutionize how organizations manage, integrate and share data across diverse systems. Designed for senior technical architects and cloud engineers, this presentation will reveal how DDN transforms the theoretical framework of supergraphs into a practical, powerful tool for integrating diverse data systems seamlessly.

Participants will gain insights into how DDN addresses common challenges in microservice design and management by seamlessly connecting various data sources, including traditional databases and third-party services, through a unified API framework. The session will highlight key features of DDN, such as its 100% code-first approach, instant API generation, and advanced data connectors, which together ensure that your data architecture is not only robust but also adaptable to new and evolving business needs.

We will also discuss the strategic benefits of DDN, from reducing operational complexities to enabling more agile and scalable cloud deployments. Throughout the session, we will conduct live technical product demonstrations, showcasing the versatility and impact of the Data Delivery Network across a range of real world use-cases. This will highlight how organizations could utilize DDN to accelerate innovation, enhance developer workflows, and stay ahead in the competitive landscape of cloud computing.

Join us to discover how the Data Delivery Network can empower your organization to achieve unparalleled efficiency and innovation in cloud data strategy.

Speakers

Rahul Agarwal

Principal Product Manager, Hasura

Rahul is a principal technical product manager at Hasura, which is a leading cloud API and data integration platform providing instant APIs on data sources, and has a robust open source community across the globe. Rahul has led multiple products in the cloud and API Management industry... Read More →

Tuesday November 5, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PST
CloudX -- Stage 1

CloudX: Cloud Strategy Conference, Cloud Innovation (AI & Edge & etc)

Talk Type PRO Workshop
Track or Conference Cloud Innovation (AI & Edge & etc) (CloudX), CloudX: Cloud Strategy Conference, Future of Cloud-Native Computing (CloudX)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

10:00am PST

OPEN SESSION (CloudX): Achieving True Developer Self-Service in Kubernetes

Wednesday November 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am PST

CloudX -- Expo Innovation Stage

Jan Lepsky, mogenius GmbH, Co-founder and CPO

Today, software teams frequently face significant challenges with Kubernetes operations. Developers often grapple with limited visibility, constrained independence, and restricted access to resources within Kubernetes environments. Concurrently, DevOps teams are tasked with daily support duties such as provisioning environments, monitoring usage, and managing governance across multiple clusters, which prevents them from focusing on core DevOps initiatives. These issues contribute to a poor developer experience, reduced productivity, and increased frustration within teams. This talk will delve into strategies for enabling developer self-service in Kubernetes, emphasizing how to maintain both flexibility and control over infrastructure to enhance overall efficiency and satisfaction.

Speakers

Jan Lepsky

Co-founder and CPO, mogenius GmbH

As the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at mogenius, Jan Lepsky is specialized in Platform Engineering, focusing on enhancing DevOps efficiency and empowering developers to work independently with Kubernetes. mogenius provides practical tools that enable developers to define and... Read More →

Wednesday November 6, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am PST
CloudX -- Expo Innovation Stage

OPEN SESSIONS, CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Track or Conference OPEN Session, CloudX, Containers & Kubernetes (CloudX), CloudX: Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure, CloudX: Cloud Strategy Conference, Future of Cloud-Native Computing (CloudX)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

1:00pm PST

OPEN SESSION (CloudX): You Don’t Need to Be Apple: Innovate Small. Modernize Big.

Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST

CloudX -- Expo Innovation Stage

Collin Pike, Point of Rental Software, Chief Architect and Head of Cloud Engineering

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud technology, it's easy to get caught up in the race for the latest and greatest innovations. However, true success lies not in mirroring the giants but in strategically enhancing your products to meet your customers' needs effectively. This session, "You Don't Need to be Apple: Innovate Small. Modernize Big.," delves into the importance of prioritizing improvements in ease of deployment, scalability, and usability over the pursuit of cutting-edge technology in every aspect of your platform.

This session will explore the pitfalls of blindly chasing the latest trends and the benefits of focusing on merging those trends into incremental innovation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into:

- Understanding Customer Needs as an Engineer:
Discover why understanding your customers' pain points and addressing them through incremental improvements is key to long-term success.

- Prioritizing Usability and Scalability:
Learn how prioritizing ease of deployment and scalability can lead to greater customer satisfaction and retention, even without the flashiest features.

- Balancing Innovation with Practicality:
Explore strategies for striking the right balance between innovation and practicality, ensuring that your cloud products remain relevant and competitive without overextending your resources.

- Case Studies and Best Practices:
Dive into real-world case studies and best practices from companies that have successfully modernized their cloud products by focusing on incremental innovation and customer-centric improvements.

Whether you're a startup looking to establish a foothold in the market or a seasoned player aiming to stay ahead of the curve, "You Don't Need to be Apple: Innovate Small. Modernize Big." will equip you with the insights and strategies needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving cloud ecosystem. Discover how prioritizing the right kind of innovation can propel your cloud products to new heights of success.

Speakers

Collin Pike

Chief Architect and Head of Cloud Engineering, Point of Rental Software

With expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity, Collin specializes in designing secure, scalable cloud architectures and leading high-impact teams towards achieving compliance with top industry standards. He actively contributes to technology and security... Read More →

Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
CloudX -- Expo Innovation Stage

OPEN SESSIONS, CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Track or Conference CloudX, OPEN Session, CloudX: Cloud Strategy Conference, Cloud Innovation (AI & Edge & etc) (CloudX), Future of Cloud-Native Computing (CloudX)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

1:30pm PST

CloudX Roundtable: Rahul Agarwal, Principal Product Manager, Hasura

Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:30pm - 1:55pm PST

CloudX -- Expo Innovation Stage

Roundtables give attendees the opportunity to meet in small groups with API World, CloudX + Dev Innovation Summit speakers and industry leaders to discuss real-world topics relevant to you. These open roundtables are working sessions for in-depth industry conversations.

Speakers

Rahul Agarwal

Principal Product Manager, Hasura

Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:30pm - 1:55pm PST
CloudX -- Expo Innovation Stage

OPEN SESSIONS, CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Track or Conference CloudX, CloudX: Cloud Strategy Conference, Future of Cloud-Native Computing (CloudX), OPEN Session, Roundtables
In-Person/Virtual In Person

2:00pm PST

OPEN SESSION (API): Observability & OpenTelemetry 101 for Developers

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST

API World -- OPEN Workshop Stage

Mike Simon, Splunk, Staff Developer Evangelist - Observability

In today’s cloud-native world, developers need to innovate faster while maintaining the reliability and performance of their applications. In this session, you’ll learn about why observability matters for developers and how it lets you spend more time coding and less time fixing things. You’ll also see a demo of how to automatically instrument your applications with Splunk’s distribution of the OpenTelemetry collector, and learn why OpenTelemetry is the most important skill you can learn in 2024.

Speakers

Mike Simon

Staff Developer Evangelist - Observability, Splunk

Mike Simon is a Staff Developer Evangelist at Splunk, where he has been part of the team for two years. In his tenure at Splunk, Mike has held roles as an Observability Strategist and Technical Architect.Before joining Splunk, Mike built a distinguished 16-year career as an Observability... Read More →

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:25pm PST
API World -- OPEN Workshop Stage

OPEN SESSIONS, API World

Talk Type OPEN Session
Track or Conference API World, OPEN Session, Dev Innovation (CloudX), Observability (CloudX), Future of Cloud-Native Computing (CloudX), CloudX: Cloud-Native Development, CloudX: DevOps Summit, CloudX: Cloud Strategy Conference
In-Person/Virtual In Person

2:30pm PST

OPEN SESSION (API): Unlocking the Power of Observability as Code in Cloud-Native Environments

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:30pm - 2:55pm PST

API World -- OPEN Workshop Stage

Mike Simon, Splunk, Staff Developer Evangelist - Observability

In cloud-native environments, embedding observability as part of your infrastructure-as-code strategy is no longer optional—it’s essential. This session explores the value and necessity of adopting an observability-inclusive as-code approach, allowing teams to automate monitoring, reduce blind spots, and accelerate incident response. We’ll dive into the opportunities this brings for enhancing visibility, ensuring system reliability, and empowering teams to take proactive, data-driven actions without manual overhead.

Speakers

Mike Simon

Staff Developer Evangelist - Observability, Splunk

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:30pm - 2:55pm PST
API World -- OPEN Workshop Stage

OPEN SESSIONS, API World

Talk Type OPEN Session
Track or Conference API World, OPEN Session, Dev Innovation (CloudX), Cloud Infrastructure (CloudX), Future of Cloud-Native Computing (CloudX), CloudX: Cloud-Native Development, CloudX: Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure, CloudX: Cloud Strategy Conference
In-Person/Virtual In Person

10:30am PST

PRO SESSION (CloudX): Type-Safe, Polyglot Messaging and Eventing: Stream/Queue/Topic “Of T”

Thursday November 7, 2024 10:30am - 10:55am PST

CloudX -- Stage 1

Clemens Vasters, Microsoft, Chief Messenger

Speakers

Clemens Vasters

Chief Messenger, Microsoft

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, and Event Hubs. Clemens represents Microsoft in messaging standardisation in OASIS (AMQP) and CNCF (CloudEvents... Read More →

Thursday November 7, 2024 10:30am - 10:55am PST
CloudX -- Stage 1

CloudX: Cloud-Native Development, Microservices Design

Talk Type PRO Session
Track or Conference CloudX, CloudX: Cloud-Native Development, Microservices Design (CloudX), CloudX: Cloud Strategy Conference, Future of Cloud-Native Computing (CloudX)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

1:00pm PST

PRO SESSION (CloudX): To the Cloud and Back Again?

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST

CloudX -- Stage 1

Ian Crosby, CloudOps, Field CTO

For years the strategy for successful IT organizations has been clear, “Public Cloud or Bust”. The advantages the cloud brought compared with traditional on-premises infrastructure are numerous: Scalability, Cost Efficiency, Reliability, Security, etc… the road to the cloud may be tough, but once there you can reap the benefits. Digital and cloud transformations were omnipresent. It was such a safe bet, that the famous maxim for IBM was repurposed to “Nobody ever got fired for buying AWS”.

More recently, this piece of advice seems less secure. There has been a distinct silencing of the “Cloud First” march, and even significant noise of retreat, also known as Cloud Repatriation. So without clear messaging within the industry how should we determine what is the right strategy for our workloads? Is Hybrid cloud the perfect balance or a cop-out condemning you to the worst of both worlds?

In this presentation we’ll separate the wheat from the chaff, by covering some proven techniques to determine where you should run your workloads. We’ll look at the most common pitfalls organizations make when migrating to (or from) cloud, and look at when a hybrid cloud strategy makes sense. Finally we’ll dive into what’s driving the recent cloud rebellion, and make some predictions about what the future of cloud looks like.

Speakers

Ian Crosby

Field CTO, CloudOps

Ian's tech career has spanned many roles: developer, architect, cloud engineer, CTO, and more. He enjoys solving difficult problems with interesting technology and people. His latest obsession is working to make the software industry more ecologically friendly.

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm PST
CloudX -- Stage 1

CloudX: Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure, Hybrid & Multi-Cloud