Track hosts and key topics confirmed for QCon London.

Book tickets before Dec 12 to save. [QCon London] Hi {NAME}, Tracks and Track Hosts are now confirmed for QCon London 2024! The international software development conference will feature [15 carefully curated tracks]( and 60 technical talks spaced over 3 days. Meet the Track Hosts and the key topics they will be covering at QCon London: [ChatGPT, Bard, Llama, Claude: What's Next in GenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs)]( Host: [Hien Luu]( Sr. Engineering Manager @DoorDash & Author of Beginning Apache Spark 3, Speaker and Conference Committee Chair Led by Hien Luu, a passionate advocate of the intersection between Big Data and AI, with rich experience from DoorDash, and author of Beginning Apache Spark 3. [The Tech of FinTech]( Host: [Ian Ellis]( Technology Strategy Consultant, Venture Partner at Next47 and Angel Investor Navigate the FinTech landscape with Ian Ellis, a tech strategist, angel investor, and founder, deeply entrenched in enterprise tech and cybersecurity. [Connecting Systems: APIs, Protocols, Observability]( Host: [Thomas Betts]( Laureate Application Architect @Blackbaud, Lead Editor for Architecture & Design @InfoQ Join this track to benefit from Thomas Betts’ decades of solutions-centric experience spanning diverse industries, from finance to healthcare. [Engineering Leadership for All]( Host: [Tanja Lichtensteiger]( Director of Product Engineering @BBC Hosted by Tanja Lichtensteiger of the BBC, a veteran driving tech-driven growth and a staunch advocate for inclusive tech. This track will focus on modern leadership practices tailored for the dynamic world of software engineering. [Data Engineering - Innovations and Emerging Trends]( Host: [Sid Anand]( Chief Architect @Datazoom, Committer/PMC Apache Airflow, Previously: Netflix, LinkedIn, eBay, Etsy, & PayPal Level up in Sid Anand’s track, a Chief Architect and Head of Engineering for Datazoom, as he explores the different components of a modern data architecture, the challenges of implementing one, and the benefits. [Cloud-Native Engineering]( Host: [Bilgin Ibryam]( Principal Product Manager @Diagrid, Co-author of “Kubernetes Patterns“, Previously Architect @RedHat Bilgin Ibryam’s track will focus on modern engineering practices, practitioner-driven insights, and get a glimpse of what's coming next to Cloud-Native Engineering. [Architecture Through Different Lenses]( Host: [Blanca Rojo Martin]( Director, Distinguished Engineer, and Cloud Engineer @UBS Blanca Rojo Martin of UBS, an award-winning engineer addressing cloud engineering’s pressing challenges, is curating a track that will explore the different lenses through which software architecture can be viewed and discuss their implications for software design and development. [Platforms, People & Process; Delivering Great Developer Experiences]( Host: [Daniel Bryant]( Java Champion, Co-author of "Mastering API Architecture", Independent Technical Consultant, and InfoQ News Manager By Daniel Bryant, a Java luminary, who will explore the inner workings of Platform Engineering as companies scale and boost engineer efficiency. [Performance Engineering Unleashed: Powering Efficiency and Innovation]( Host: [Thomas Dullien]( Distinguished Software Engineer @Elastic Distinguished Software Engineer, Thomas Dullien will draw upon his experience in machine understanding, efficient computing, and ecological benefits to unlock the potential of performance engineering. [Securing Modern Software]( Host: [Laura Bell Main]( CEO @SafeStack In Laura Bell Main’s track, we will explore where innovation meets cyber security and how we can bring security into our definitions of software quality - taking ownership of keeping our data, people, and systems safe from within the development team. [Architecture for the Age of AI]( Host: [Fabiane Nardon]( Data Scientist, Java Champion & CTO @tail_oficial Fabiane Nardon, a computer scientist with many years of experience in large information systems with huge amounts of data, is curating her track on the latest trends and techniques for building modern software architecture for AI systems and applications. [Efficient Programming Languages]( Hosts: [Anne Currie]( Veteran Software Engineer & Startup Founder. Writer, Community Organiser for Green Tech, Leadership Team Green Software Foundation, and Author of SF Panopticon Series [Jon Berger]( Co-founder @Strategically Green, Previously Senior Engineering @Microsoft This track will be co-led by Anne Currie and Jon Berger, champions of green and efficient tech, will explore how platforms play a part in making efficient code more accessible to all. [How Do Teams Really Work?]( Host: [Sophie Weston]( Principal Engineer @ClearBank, Co-Organizer of DevOpsDays London & FastFlowConf Learn from a variety of companies on topics including how to do architecture without architects, what processes work in planning and tracking work, and how to build and maintain a positive and inclusive culture in this track with Sophie Weston of ClearBank. [Architectures You've Always Wondered About]( Host: Details coming soon. [Book before December 12]( and save on your ticket to QCon London. I hope to see you at QCon London 2024. [Dio Synodinos] Dio Synodinos | President C4Media, creators of InfoQ & QCon P.S. [Looking to bring a team to QCon London](? Group savings are available now. Claim your discount by emailing info@qconlondon.com and share your group size. "It is all content and no fluff. There are no thinly veiled presentations touting a vendor's products, but actual talks by professionals like me who are tackling problems like me." Alex White, Enterprise Architect - Digital @ASOS & QCon London 2023 Attendee Register for QCon London. [Book tickets]( Book before December 12 to secure the launch early bird price and save. Why QCon London? - Learn from technical talks by senior software practices driving change and innovation in emerging practices covering AI, security, API, engineering leadership, data engineering, cloud, architecture, LLMs, fintech, and more. - Level-up with senior software leaders. At QCon, there are no product pitches or hidden marketing. Your time is focused on learning, exploring, and researching, not being sold to. - Connect in-person with a global community of like-minded engineers from early adopter companies, including OpenCredo, JP Morgan and Chase, Expedia Group, ASOS, Vinted, ING, Cisco Systems, Verint, Moonpig.com, and more. - Learn how your peers are solving similar complex challenges right now. Sign up for QCon 1:1’s to be introduced to another attendee based on your interests, share your knowledge with the community in a 5-minute Lightning Talk, or join an unconference session for group problem-solving. - Connect and learn with a global senior software developer community to understand their perspectives and experiences adjusting to common challenges. - Get your team together. QCon fosters an environment for [team connectedness](, where your team can learn together, share knowledge, and team team-building activities. Plus, you have a chance to explore London together and organize off-site events. These activities can enhance collaboration, boost morale, and promote professional development within your team. "QCon is like the Super-Bowl of technology conferences - expertly curated tracks, aimed at experienced individuals - it's a wonderland for learning, meeting people, and just celebrating technology and the innovations in our industries. I leave the event with many things that I can take back and improve when back at work, as well as being energized again. From the quality of the talks, the venue and organization, and the best keynotes daily, it's the highlight of my conference year!" Richard Roché, Principal Engineer @Workhuman & QCon London 2023 Attendee Register for QCon London. [Book tickets]( Book before December 12 to secure the launch early bird price and save. InfoQ Podcast: AI, ML, and Data Engineering InfoQ Trends Report [In this episode of the InfoQ Podcast](, members of the InfoQ editorial team and friends of InfoQ discussed the current trends in the domain of AI, ML, and Data Engineering to curate our annual [trends report](. These reports provide InfoQ readers with a high-level overview of the topics to pay attention to and the innovations practitioners are tracking. Key Takeaways: - Generative AI, powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-3 and GPT-4, has gained significant prominence in the AI and ML industry, with widespread adoption driven by technologies like ChatGPT. - Major tech players such as Google and Meta have announced their own generative AI models, indicating the industry's commitment to advancing these technologies. - Vector databases and embedding stores are gaining attention due to their role in enhancing observability in generative AI applications. - Responsible and ethical AI considerations are on the rise, with calls for stricter safety measures around large language models and an emphasis on improving the lives of all people through AI. - Modern data engineering is shifting towards decentralized and flexible approaches, with the emergence of concepts like Data Mesh, which advocates for federated data platforms partitioned across domains. 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