AI, ML, FinTech and data engineering topics announced for QCon London 2024 (8-10 April).

Book now to save £600. [QCon London] Hi {NAME}, The QCon London 2024 [Program Committee]( has met and finalized the [2024 tracks (conference topics)](. Each track at QCon is individually curated by a domain expert in that space. We ask these track hosts to be intentionally opinionated on the [hottest topics](, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, FinTech, and data engineering. The [15 tracks at QCon London 2024]( are: The Tech of FinTech [ Ian Ellis] Hosted by Ian Ellis Technology Strategy Consultant, Venture Partner at Next47, and Angel Investor Explore how FinTech startups and traditional financial institutions leverage innovative technologies, like cloud computing, to break regulatory barriers and enhance their business strategies. Emerging Trends in the Frontend and Mobile Development Users spend most of their time interacting with the front-end and mobile applications, and it is through those iterations that an application shapes the user's perception. Speakers will discuss how to leverage new frameworks and capabilities to create more flexible, faster, and engaging user applications. Architecture for the Age of AI Delve into AI, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Large Language Models, as they shape modern applications. Gain practical insights on AI software architectures, uncover what's effective, and discover the latest trends for building sustainable AI-based systems. Efficient Programming Languages Discover the essentials of efficient programming languages for resource-conscious applications. Explore key factors like syntax, runtime environments, and standard libraries that impact language efficiency, crucial for handling large data and embedded systems with limited resources. Architecture Through Different Lenses [Blanca Rojo Martin] Hosted by Blanca Rojo Martin Director, Distinguished Engineer, and Cloud Engineer @UBS This track will explore the different lenses through which software architecture can be viewed and discuss the implications of each perspective for software design and development. ChatGPT, Bard, Llama, Claude: What's Next in GenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs) [ Hien Luu] Hosted by Hien Luu Sr. Engineering Manager @DoorDash & Author of Beginning Apache Spark 3, Speaker and Conference Committee Chair Explore the dynamic world of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their transformative potential across industries. Dive into the latest LLM research and development, discover their types, capabilities, and limitations, and explore their implications for the future of work, education, healthcare, and more. Architectures You've Always Wondered About This track will explore real-world examples of innovative companies pushing the limits with modern software systems. Speakers will share their stories of how they have scaled their systems to handle massive amounts of traffic, data, and complexity. Performance Engineering Unleashed: Powering Efficiency and Innovation [ Thomas Dullien] Hosted by Thomas Dullien Distinguished Software Engineer @Elastic Unlock the potential of performance engineering to optimize costs, enhance features, and create responsive customer interfaces. This track offers practical insights and cutting-edge techniques, providing actionable ideas to implement and improve your systems. Engineering Leadership for All Explore modern leadership in the evolving tech landscape, designed for software engineers. Whether you're new to leadership or seeking to improve influence, this track offers insights for transformative engineering leadership in today's dynamic world. Connecting Systems: APIs, Protocols, Observability This track will explore the technical aspects of connecting systems, APIs, resilience, o11y, and protocols. How Do Teams Really Work? Discover real-world team-level organizational structures, cultures, and processes through diverse company case studies. Learn about architecture without architects, effective work planning, and fostering positive, inclusive cultures. Securing Modern Software This track will explore security today: handling vulnerabilities, supply chain security, writing safe code, cryptography, incident response, and many other topics. Platforms, People & Process; Delivering Great Developer Experiences [ Daniel Bryant] Hosted by Daniel Bryant Java Champion, Co-author of "Mastering API Architecture", Independent Technical Consultant, and InfoQ News Manager Explore the inner workings of Platform Engineering as companies scale and boost engineer efficiency. Gain insights into team setup, customer collaboration, progress measurement, and adapting to evolving challenges from the experts delivering these platforms. Data Engineering - Innovations and Emerging Trends [ Sid Anand] Hosted by Sid Anand Chief Architect @Datazoom, Committer/PMC Apache Airflow, Previously: Netflix, LinkedIn, eBay, Etsy, & PayPal Explore modern data architectures tailored for the data-rich, fast-paced world. Discover cloud-native technologies, scalability, resilience, and security in this session, gaining insights into components, implementation challenges, and the associated benefits. Cloud-Native Engineering Explore building cloud-native applications with scalability, resilience, and adaptability. Discover modern engineering practices in this session, with a practitioner-driven focus on effective strategies and pitfalls to avoid. 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