Event to Decision: Real-Time Data Architectures with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ

5:30-6:00: Food and Networking 6:00-6:15: Announcements 6:15-7:30 From Event to Decision: Real-Time Data Architectures with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ (Utility Edition) Every decision a utility makes, from voltage regulation to approving a demand response event, depends on data arriving where it's needed, when it's needed, and in a form people can trust. This session explores how modern data streaming technologies move information across the grid, from smart meter to control room, and what that means for reliability, cost, and speed of decision-making. Through live demonstrations and a practical decision framework, attendees will leave with a clear way to think about choosing the right data architecture for their own challenges. About Jarek Krych Jarek is a senior software engineer and consultant with over 20 years of experience building and supporting mission-critical systems for electric utilities. He designs and builds real-time data platforms on Apache Kafka and event-driven microservices, and specializes in integrating enterprise applications with electric grid systems.” 7:30-7:45 Door Prize Raffle