Apache Spark Meetups
We foster vibrant communities where innovation thrives. Join the dynamic Apache Spark ecosystem to connect with industry leaders, share best practices, and drive breakthrough solutions for enterprises worldwide.
Spark Meetup IL - Spark for Complex Data
Join the IL Spark community at the Lusha office for an evening on pushing Apache Spark beyond tabular data, into graph-based entity resolution and native geospatial analytics. Agenda: 17:30-18:00 Gathering, food & networking; 18:00-18:45 "Entity Resolution at Scale: How Lusha Utilizes Spark GraphFrames" by Nate Maymon (ML Data Engineer, Lusha); 18:45-19:30 "Where Data Meets the Map: Native Geospatial Analytics in Apache Spark 4.2" by Hen Ben-Hemo (Solutions Architect, Databricks).
Apache Spark NYC Meetup August 2026
Join us for another great evening of practical technical sessions, real-world lessons from the field, and open discussions around the Future of Data Infrastructure. Agenda: 5:30 PM: Mingling, name tags, pizzas & beers; 6:00 PM: Talks: "Modernizing Spark: Performance Boost Without Rewrite" by Shehab Amin (Co-founder & CEO, LakeSail), and "What's new in Spark 4.2" by Meni Shmueli (Co-founder & CEO, DataFlint); 7:30 PM: Networking; 8:00 PM: Wrap-up. Seats are limited and registration is subject to approval. Datadog requires your full name on your profile and a valid ID for building entry.
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Interested in bringing DataFlint to your city? We'd love to collaborate with local communities to spread knowledge about Apache Spark optimization.