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Monday Morning Data Chat
#148 - Data Conference Recap (Coalesce, Gitex Dubai, DEWCon) w/ Kevin Hu
Oct 23, 2023
01:03:18
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Kevin Hu, CEO of Metaplane, joins the show to recap major conferences. They discuss the Jitex conference in Dubai, AI dominance and rivalry in the Middle East. They delve into the evolution of data conferences and the modern data stack. They explore best practices and tool limitations in the data ecosystem, reflect on the current state of the modern data stack, and discuss the role of open source software in business. They also touch on cost management, observability at a data conference, and announce future episodes and courses.
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- Data conferences are shifting towards a focus on community and knowledge sharing, rather than just hype and sales pitches.
- Community events provide opportunities for practitioners to connect, learn, and share ideas related to improving job performance and solving data challenges.
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Conferences: Balancing Vendors and Practitioners
Coalesce and other similar conferences have done a good job of balancing the presence of vendors and practitioners. The focus is more on helping practitioners accomplish their goals and solve problems rather than just hype and sales pitches. This shift towards community and knowledge sharing is refreshing and energizing for attendees.
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