GoodMeetup #7: How to Get the Fastest Analytics with Apache Arrow

Description

Join us for GoodData’s first in-person event of the year! We’ll be taking a deep dive into the world of Apache Arrow with expert and writer of In-Memory Analytics with Apache Arrow: Perform Fast and Efficient Data Analytics on Both Flat and Hierarchical Structured Data, Matt Topol.

Used by projects such as Apache Parquet, ClickHouse, Polars, and pandas, Apache Arrow's columnar format has become the de-facto standard for in-memory analytics, enabling high-performance data processing and interoperability. But the Arrow ecosystem offers even more—the Apache Arrow Flight framework revolutionizes the way we build and integrate data services with unparalleled efficiency.

In this live event, Matt will provide a look at the internals of Apache Arrow, exploring how this powerful columnar data format revolutionizes data processing and analytics.

Adding a real-world perspective, Jacek from GoodData will discuss how GoodData leverages the Arrow ecosystem to elevate the GoodData analytics platform to the next level and designed the core of the implementation to be GoodData-agnostic, making it versatile and adaptable for various use cases.

🗓 Date: February 5, 2025

🕠 Time: Doors open at 17:30, presentations start at 18:00

📍 Location: GoodData Prague office, Karolinská 650/1, first floor, Karlín, Prague

Whether you’re a data enthusiast, engineer, or curious about modern data architectures, this event is your opportunity to learn, network, and gain practical insights into Apache Arrow’s capabilities and how it can transform the way we think about modern data services and analytics!

Snacks, drinks, and other refreshments will be provided before and after the presentations. Time will be saved at the end of the event for a Q&A session with Matt and Jacek.