+1 to hybrid event with an in-person element. Things I like to see: * Real-world experience from companies running Iceberg at scale * Iceberg catalogs and how it's used * Integrations with open-source projects in the broader ecosystem * Forward-looking statements for the direction of the Iceberg ecosystem * Workshops, both for introduction to Iceberg and how to contribute
Looking forward to the summit! And happy to help in any way. Best, Kevin On Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 9:38 AM Yufei Gu <flyrain...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you, JB, for taking the initiative to get the conversation started > for the next Iceberg Summit! > > I’m really excited to see the community considering a hybrid event for > 2025. Having the option for in-person interaction would definitely enhance > the sense of connection among contributors and users, but maintaining the > virtual option is essential for inclusivity. A hybrid format seems like a > great way to reach as many people as possible. > > I echo the points on broadening the range of talks, especially around user > stories and practitioners working with Iceberg in production. Hearing about > real-world implementations and use cases is always insightful. Workshops > would be a fantastic addition too, particularly for onboarding new users > and contributors. > > I agree we should stay focused on Iceberg and its ecosystem, making the > event as vendor-neutral and transparent as possible. > > Looking forward to seeing how this evolves, and happy to help with > anything along the way! > > > Yufei > > > On Sun, Sep 29, 2024 at 11:56 PM Piotr Findeisen < > piotr.findei...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi >> >> Meeting in person is always the best, but online is much more inclusive. >> So +1 for a hybrid event. >> >> Best >> Piotr >> >> >> On Mon, 30 Sept 2024 at 08:27, Eduard Tudenhöfner < >> etudenhoef...@apache.org> wrote: >> >>> +1 for a hybrid event >>> >>> On Sun, Sep 29, 2024 at 4:51 AM Steven Wu <stevenz...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> +1 for hybrid with in-person elements. >>>> >>>> On Sat, Sep 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM Matt Topol <zotthewiz...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> +1 from me as well, I would love to attend an in person/hybrid iceberg >>>>> summit. Workshops seem like a perfect way to help the community. >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 7:11 PM Honah J. <hon...@apache.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> +1 on hosting another Iceberg Summit in 2025! We had many great talks >>>>>> last time, and I think it will be even better if we can have a hybrid >>>>>> mode >>>>>> this time, as the in-person element can add value for deeper engagement >>>>>> and >>>>>> networking. >>>>>> >>>>>> I’m particularly interested in incorporating workshops. We could >>>>>> offer them at different levels—introductory, intermediate, and >>>>>> advanced—so >>>>>> participants can attend sessions that best fit their background and >>>>>> interests. Covering topics like basic usage, ecosystem integrations, >>>>>> advanced features, and different language implementations would help >>>>>> participants explore various aspects of the Iceberg project in a hands-on >>>>>> way. >>>>>> >>>>>> Looking forward to more ideas from the community and happy to help >>>>>> where needed! >>>>>> >>>>>> Best regards, >>>>>> Honah >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 11:02 AM Russell Spitzer < >>>>>> russell.spit...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I am really excited about the prospect of another Summit and also >>>>>>> had a great time last year. I think we had a great selection of talks >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> I'm hoping we can do so again. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm very much in support of having an in person element, I would >>>>>>> love to have a chance to talk face to face with other members of the >>>>>>> community. I do think we should >>>>>>> preserve online viewing as well since I know not everyone has the >>>>>>> ability to travel. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I do hope that we can have more talks about users with Iceberg in >>>>>>> production as well. I think we did a really good job of covering Iceberg >>>>>>> development last time but didn't >>>>>>> have as many practitioner discussions as I would have liked. I also >>>>>>> think it would be great if we had a section that was purely just "ideas >>>>>>> for >>>>>>> Iceberg" where folks can pitch >>>>>>> their features and proposals to a much broader audience. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I also would love to have some workshops this time as well, >>>>>>> showing folks how to use the project, how to make their first tables, >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> how to contribute to the Iceberg project. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Things I'd like to avoid: Sales pitches, Talks not focused on >>>>>>> Iceberg or its ecosystem (Personally I don't really want to hear >>>>>>> anything >>>>>>> about AI or LLMS but I know that might not be everyone). Ideally I would >>>>>>> like this to be a vendor neutral event where planning is as transparent >>>>>>> as >>>>>>> possible for the community. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'd love to hear what other folks are thinking, >>>>>>> Russ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 12:51 PM Jean-Baptiste Onofré < >>>>>>> j...@nanthrax.net> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi folks, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Last year in June we started to discuss the first edition of the >>>>>>>> Iceberg Summit ( >>>>>>>> https://lists.apache.org/thread/cbgx1jlc9ywn618yod2487g498lgrkt3). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The Iceberg Summit was in May 2024, and it was clearly a great >>>>>>>> community event, with a lot of nice talks. >>>>>>>> This first edition was fully virtual. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I think it would be great to have Iceberg Summit 2025, community >>>>>>>> event, but maybe this time a hybrid event. >>>>>>>> Also, regarding the number of talks received by the selection >>>>>>>> committee for Iceberg Summit 2024, I would suggest (for the future >>>>>>>> Selection Committee) to have new talk tracks (like user stories, >>>>>>>> practitioners, ...). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The process would be similar of Iceberg Summit 2024: >>>>>>>> - first the community discuss here about the idea, kind of event >>>>>>>> (virtual, in person, hybrid), ... >>>>>>>> * should we have another event ? >>>>>>>> * would you like there to be an in-person event ? >>>>>>>> * what kind of talks would you like to hear at such an event ? >>>>>>>> * what kind of talks would you not like to hear at such an event >>>>>>>> ? >>>>>>>> - if there's no objections, the Iceberg PMC should approve the use >>>>>>>> of Iceberg and the ASF VP M&P should be notified. I can help on the >>>>>>>> paperwork and process again. >>>>>>>> - the PMC will appoint two committees (at least selection and >>>>>>>> sponsoring committees) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thoughts ? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>> JB >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>
