## The Future of AI is Real-Time
Organized by Ververica: Original Creators of the Unified Streaming Data Platform for the future and Apache Flink®
We're thrilled to be bringing Flink Forward to Spain for the first time! Barcelona is an iconic city known for its innovation, vibrant culture, and stunning waterfront. This year’s event is set to be the biggest Flink Forward to date, bringing together more attendees, speakers, and partners than ever before. With a dynamic agenda packed with cutting-edge Flink use cases, training options, and plenty of networking opportunities, Barcelona will provide the perfect backdrop for the global Flink community to connect, learn, and push the boundaries of real-time data streaming. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
### Topics
**Developing Real-Time Applications**
All things related to building applications with streaming technologies. Development practices, testing, scaling, etc.
**Real-Time Intelligence and AI**
AI and ML is everywhere, and often powered by real-time streaming data. Talk about emerging trends , edge-based streaming architectures, agentic reasoning, real-time use cases and more.
**Streaming Technologies**
From introductory talks to technical deep dives about the state of the art in streaming.
**Architecture**
Integrations and connectors that, alongside a Flink deployment, create unique architectures for solving innovative use cases.
**Use/Case Studies - Solution Story**
How has streaming been used in your business? Why did they adopt it? What problems did it solve (or create)? What lessons did you learn that might help others on a similar journey?
**Operations and Observability**
Share your successes, learning opportunities, and experience with operating a streaming pipeline or streaming technologies, both in the cloud and on-premises.
**Real-time Analytics**
What uses does a real-time dashboard serve, and how are you building them? Do you even need data in really real-time for analytics?
**Pipelines Done Right**
Streaming ETL, Batch Pipelines, or everything in between!
**Academia and Beyond**
Have a history or theory lesson to share that include data streaming, applications of real-time data in academic studies, and more? Submit your talk for consideration!
## About Flink Forward
Flink Forward is the streaming data event for the future, bringing communities together to learn, network, and share experiences and best practices in stream processing, real time analytics, event-driven applications, AI and real-time intelligence, and the management of mission-critical Flink deployments in production.
It's the ultimate gathering for streaming data professionals, showcasing groundbreaking insights from global tech leaders solving modern challenges with Apache Flink®, while remaining intimate enough for meaningful one-on-one connections with the top data streaming experts.
Are you ready to explore the latest in real-time intelligence, AI-driven applications, and streaming-first architectures to power the next generation of data-driven innovation?
## Venue
Barcelona, renowned for Gaudí's stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and Mediterranean charm, is also a major European tech hub, hosting flagship conferences that bring together global innovators. With excellent international connectivity and accessibility, along with pleasant autumn weather, it’s the perfect destination to inspire collaboration and groundbreaking discussions in streaming data technology.
Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc is centrally located, easily accessible from the airport and well-connected to the public transportation network. The venue was built in 1929 to host the International Fair, and is situated in Montjuïc Park, an area with deep cultural and historical interest, including beautiful museums, theatres, and proximity to many of the primary tourist attractions in Barcelona.
Address: Palau de Congressos de Barcelona, Av. de la Reina Maria Cristina, s/n, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
