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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Let's talk about how companies show up in open source—and what's happening beneath the surface when they stop. Wrote about the dynamics I've seen from both sides. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/the-langua...
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The Language Gap
An inside briefing on why corporate open source engagement breaks.
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I'm assuming the overlap between folks who are interested in #openSource and folks who are fans of Walter Benjamin is pretty low... But I couldn't pass up the chance to nod to his work. New post is live! opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/the-task-o...
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The Task of the Translator
On carrying meaning between corporate and community
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Wrote up how I think about open source developer relations—what it is, how it differs from traditional DevRel, and what needs to exist around it for the function to succeed. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/what-is-op...
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What Is Open Source Developer Relations?
It's not the same function with a different label
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"Shape It, Don't Inherit It"—a fireside chat on open #AI governance between Nithya Ruff (Linux Foundation) and Angie Jones (Agentic AI Foundation). Women+ in #openSource Forum NYC. July 30. Free. Register: luma.com/c0q9xrb7
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Women+ in Open Source Forum · Luma
Open source is built on collaboration—and it’s time to amplify the voices of the women+ doing this critical work. Join us on July 30th for a full-day event…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I've been posting about Women+ in #openSource events but haven't written about the thinking behind the series until now. Why dedicated space, why this format, and what happened when we tried it. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/the-room-w...
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The Room We're Building
Visibility, connection, and inroads for women+ in open source
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Our keynote speaker for the Women+ in #openSource Forum NYC: Nithya Ruff, Chair of the Linux Foundation Board of Directors. July 30. #NYC. Free. Register: luma.com/c0q9xrb7
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Women+ in Open Source Forum · Luma
Open source is built on collaboration—and it’s time to amplify the voices of the women+ doing this critical work. Join us on July 30th for a full-day event…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
#openSource is built on collaboration—but women+ are still underrepresented. On July 30, we're hosting a Women+ in Open Source Forum in #NYC. A full day of keynotes, fireside chats, and networking. Join us! Free to attend. Register: luma.com/c0q9xrb7
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Women+ in Open Source Forum · Luma
Open source is built on collaboration—and it’s time to amplify the voices of the women+ doing this critical work. Join us on July 30th for a full-day event…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
It's been a busy few weeks in #openSource — and a lot of writing in between. I write about corporate open source engagement on my Substack: Open Source, On Purpose. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com
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Open Source, On Purpose | Danica Fine | Substack
Frameworks, tactics, and honest observations about engaging with open source intentionally. Click to read Open Source, On Purpose, by Danica Fine, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Hope to see folks across the #openSource community at Community Over Code! Bonus: when you register, select the add-on to join us for Lakehouse Day on October 10. An entire, multitrack day dedicated to the #lakehouse ecosystem including #apacheIceberg, #apachePolaris, and more!
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
New post: "One Corner of Open Source"—reflections from my first UN #openSource Week. Digital sovereignty, the CRA, sustainable development, and what happens when corporate #OSS practitioners just show up and listen. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...
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One Corner of Open Source
Notes from my first UN Open Source Week
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Me (pushing back on bad edits from an LLM): "Isn't that a classic AI trope?" LLM: "Actually, it's a rhetorical device that predates AI by a few thousand years—"
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Final post in the Non-Transferrable #OSS Playbook series: The Drift. Your #openSource archetype isn't permanent. When the factors change and your playbook doesn't—the community notices before you do. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...
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The Drift: Your archetype isn't permanent
The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 6
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Today's a great day... because the first #apachePolaris shirts are in! 👕 Can't wait to hand these out to the community. Which of you wants to rep their favorite #apacheIceberg catalog with a Polaris shirt? ⭐ Reply and I'll get you one the next time I see you!
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Berlin Buzzwords @berlinbuzzwords.de · 02/06/2026
Danica Fine (@thedanicafine.bsky.social) is Joining #bbuzz26 with another session exploring the Iceberg catalog landscape, covering core functions, the impact of REST catalogs, and more. Learn more: 2026.berlinbuzzwords...
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Published Part 4 of The Non-Transferrable #OSS Playbook: The Business. Walking the line between steward and vendor. Why it's the hardest archetype, and what happens when the #openSource community sees the gap between what you say and what you do. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...
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The Business: Walking the Line Between Steward and Vendor
The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 4
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
OH: Ontology is hot right now.
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
New #OpenSourceOnPurpose post (not part of the Playbook series): what happens when you create in-person space for #openSource contributors. Short version: they show up. Every time. Back to the #OSS Playbook series next week. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/create-the...
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Create the Space
They're waiting to show up.
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Why invest heavily in #openSource projects you don't directly monetize? Because your customers are already there, and they're watching. 👀 Part 3 of The Non-Transferrable #OSS Playbook: The Champion: opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/the-champi...
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The Champion: Showing Up for the Ecosystem
The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 3
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
What's your company trying to get out of its #openSource engagement? If the answer is recruiting and reputation—you might be an Adopter. And there's a right way to do it. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...
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The Adopter: Advocating for OSS You Use (But Don't Own)
The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 2
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
There isn't one playbook for #openSource engagement. First post in a new series—a diagnostic for figuring out how your company should actually show up in #OSS. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...
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Why Your OSS Advocacy Strategy Probably Doesn't Fit
The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 1
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Lots of companies are doing #openSource. Few are doing it with purpose. New newsletter—engagement strategy, community dynamics, and the real challenges of showing up in open source well. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com
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Open Source, On Purpose | Danica Fine | Substack
Frameworks, tactics, and honest observations about engaging with open source intentionally. Click to read Open Source, On Purpose, by Danica Fine, a Substack publication. Launched 3 hours ago.
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
#ICYMI, #apacheIceberg ™ 1.10 landed yesterday! Looking to stay up to date on the latest features included as part of the release? I teamed up with Steven Wu to bring you a list of some of the most impactful features in 1.10. Check it out! 📚 www.snowflake.com/en/engineeri...
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Apache Iceberg™ 1.10: New Features, Fixes & What's Next for Data Lakes
Apache Iceberg 1.10 is here! Discover the key features, bug fixes, and spec updates in this new release, including support for Flink 2.0 and Spark 4.0, BigQuery integration, and core performance impro...
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
There's still time to RSVP for tonight's #apachePolaris (incubating) meetup in the #Seattle / #Bellevue area! We have an incredible line up of speakers tonight––don't miss your chance to connect with them, get up to speed on the project, and join in on building out Polaris! luma.com/s8tik7g0
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Apache Polaris™ (incubating) Meetup Seattle · Luma
Seattle Apache Polaris™ (incubating) Meetup! Join us on September 9th (Tuesday) from 5:00-8:30 PM at the Snowflake Bellevue Office. Connect with fellow…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Infinite storage in #apacheKafka is all the rage. But what exactly is your plan when you decide to keep years' worth of data in Kafka topics? 🤔 From what I've seen, folks opt in for infinite storage for a few reasons:
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
It's been a great week because the #apachePolaris (incubating) community just announced a milestone release with version 1.0! Want to know what's included? You're in luck, because there's a release video for that! 📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST8P...
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Hello, #amsterdam-based #AI enthusiasts! Let's have a meetup! On July 31, LlamaIndex and Snowflake are coming together to host folks for an evening of discussion around building effective data agents. Register now to secure your slot! 🎟️ lu.ma/vzwsj72w
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Snowflake + LlamaIndex Data Agent Builders Meetup Amsterdam · Luma
Join local AI engineers, data scientists, and builders for an evening of hands-on talks and open discussion around one challenge we all care about: building…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
It's been a wild ride for #openSource at Snowflake this year! "What's it like?" you ask? 🤔 Check out @russellspitzer.bsky.social's Medium blog on his first year at Snowflake. ❄️ medium.com/snowflake/my...
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My First Year at Snowflake — An Open Source Avalanche
When I joined Snowflake a year ago, I knew that rallying Snowflake into the OSS community would have huge benefits for Apache. But I had a…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
#atlanta #tech community! Come join us for the first official #apacheIceberg meetup in your city on Thursday, July 24! Don't miss it! RSVP now to secure your space 🎟️ lu.ma/vdbjh2fc
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Apache Iceberg™ Meetup Atlanta · Luma
Apache Iceberg™ Meetup Atlanta! 🧊❄️ Join us on July 24th (Thursday) from 5:00-8:30 PM At Snowflake Atlanta Office Connect with fellow enthusiasts, share…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
🗞️ Hot off the press: come join my team! 🗞️ I'm looking for a #developerAdvocate to join my #openSource #developerRelations team at Snowflake. careers.snowflake.com/us/en/job/SN...
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Senior Developer Advocate, OSS | Marketing | Snowflake Careers
Apply for Senior Developer Advocate, OSS job with Snowflake in Menlo Park, California, United States. Marketing at Snowflake
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Have you heard about #apacheNifi? No, well here's your chance to learn a bit about it! 🧵
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
#snowflakeSummit is over, but all of the keynotes are up on our #Snowflake Youtube channels! For no reason at all, start with the Builders keynote. 😉 See #agentic workflows in action, an #apacheIceberg #dataMesh, and how the community is coming together on #AI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=slyY...
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Snowflake Summit 2025 Builders Keynote
YouTube video by Snowflake Developers
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
The #apacheIceberg meetup series continues in the #seattle area with a stop at the brand new Snowflake office in Bellevue! ❄️ Join fellow Iceberg enthusiasts, committers, and users on July 15th for networking, great technical discussions, and more! RSVP to reserve your spot. 🎟️ lu.ma/q9w0j1ky
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Seattle Apache Iceberg™ Community Meetup · Luma
Seattle Apache Iceberg™ Community Meetup! 🧊❄️🍦 Join us on July 15th (Tuesday) from 5:00-8:30 PM At Snowflake Bellevue Office Connect with fellow enthusiasts,…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Psst, did you know that there's an #apacheIceberg meetup coming to #berlin in just a few weeks? Join fellow community members at Snowflake's Berlin office for a night of networking and technical discussion around the #openLakehouse! 👉 lu.ma/pposobem
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Apache Iceberg™ Europe Community Meetup - July 2025 Edition · Luma
Apache Iceberg™ Meetup Europe - live in Berlin! 🌍 Join us for the very first Apache Iceberg™ Meetup Europe in Berlin! Our event is hosted in Berlin,…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
NEWS: The #openSource #apachePolaris community has just refactored the catalog persistence layer, delivering an awesome performance boost for users! Specifically, a new JDBC-based persistence layer has taken the place of the old EclipseLink backend. medium.com/snowflake/ap...
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Apache Polaris™ (incubating) Now Supports 3X Concurrent Transactions with New Relational JDBC…
Note: Apache Polaris is currently undergoing Incubation at the Apache Software Foundation
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
❄️ Coming out of #snowflakeSummit last week, I'm so excited to see #snowflake expand its #apacheIceberg table support. ❄️ One of the major announcements from summit was write support for externally managed Iceberg tables and catalog linked databases––currently in private preview!
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
There are few things more satisfying to me as someone in #openSource than seeing a project reach a milestone... like the #apacheIceberg v3 table spec. Check out the blog to learn more about v3 and join us in celebrating those who contributed to this new chapter 👇 www.snowflake.com/en/blog/apac...
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Apache Iceberg v3 Table Spec: Celebrating the OSS Community’s Shared Success
Discover the major updates in Apache Iceberg's v3 table spec, including default values, deletion vectors, geospatial support and table encryption. Learn how community-driven development is shaping the...
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Looking to standardize on #apacheIceberg? Now you can centralize your data with a single, #opensource, vendor-neutral catalog while you do it! #apachePolaris (incubating) now supports Delta Lake tables! 💥 Check out the blog from some of the Polaris contributors 👇 snowflake.com/en/engineeri...
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Apache Polaris Supports Apache Iceberg and Now Delta Lake
Learn how Apache Polaris's new Delta Lake support enables unified data catalog management, simplifying access control and interoperability across Iceberg and Delta table formats.
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
#snowflakeSummit kicks off TODAY, and I couldn't be more excited for it! ❄️ There's tons to see and so much to experience, so follow along for behind-the-scenes sneak peeks throughout the week.
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Devoxx UK @devoxx.uk · 29/05/2025
Learn to create a custom on-air sign with Raspberry Pi, Kafka, Flink, and Iceberg, and scale it for wider use in @thedanicafine.bsky.social ‘s Devoxx UK 2025 session "Quiet on Set: Building an On-Air Sign with Open Source Technologies." Watch here - buff.ly/yMyYLdx
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Next week, I'll be on stage at #snowflakeSummit for our Builder Keynote! ❄️ We've built a 🔥 program––showcasing data practitioners who are using #snowflake to build out innovative solutions and diving into how builders are adapting in this age of #AI. www.snowflake.com/en/summit/
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Snowflake | Summit 25
Snowflake | Summit 25
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
🚨 Big #apacheIceberg news! 🚨 The Iceberg V3 Table Spec has been officially approved! You might be asking yourself what this whole spec approval process looks like and what you can expect moving forward. 🤔 @russellspitzer.bsky.social, Iceberg PMC member, is here to address this and more. 👇
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
#snowflakeSummit is right around the corner, and that means... #devDay! Join us at the Moscone Center on Thurs June 5 for a FREE day of networking, insights from our luminary speakers, data and AI upskilling, and more. Check out the agenda and register! www.snowflake.com/en/summit/de...
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Snowflake Dev Day | San Francisco | June 5
Dive into Dev Day: a hub for data professionals to master app development, AI/ML and data engineering through hands-on demos and collaborative sessions.
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Are you using #apacheIceberg? What's your catalog of choice? #apachePolaris (incubating)? Open Catalog (powered by Apache Polaris)? Or something else? 🤔 Regardless, we want to hear from YOU! Weigh in and help us better understand your catalog needs. snowflake.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
It's a busy week for open lakehouses in #london! Attending #current2025? Stop by Eric Maynard's session on the #apacheIceberg V3 table spec and how it'll make integrating with #dataStreaming tech smoother. Catch his session on Wednesday at 2pm! confluent.swoogo.com/currentlondo...
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Session Details
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Going to #london next week to dive into all things #apacheKafka, #apacheFlink, and #apacheIceberg? Keep the conversation going at an #openSource meetup on May 21 with presenters JB Onofré and Eric Maynard! Register below 👇 lu.ma/whptau71
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Open Source Data Deep Dive: London · Luma
Open Source Data Deep Dives are back in London! Join us for an evening of networking as we share some of the coolest and innovative use cases of the Iceberg…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Hello, #JCON2025! Join me in Cinema 6 at 17:00 for an introduction to #apacheIceberg! I promise that this will be a great (fun) way to close out your day of sessions. 👇 schedule.jcon.one/session/783619
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
I'm convinced that there's nothing more humbling than trying to delete objects from S3 and realizing, yet again, that I can't spell 'permanently'. 😅
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
#devoxxUK is this week! And I'm excited to be on-site for the conference along with the #snowflake team. ❄️ Don't miss out on the THREE #openSource-related talks we're delivering all throughout the week:
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Ease into the weekend and catch up on all things #icebergSummit with a quick recap blog! See what you missed and relive some of the highlights: medium.com/snowflake/ic...
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Iceberg Summit 2025: Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Earlier this month, nearly 500 members of the Apache Iceberg™ community gathered together in San Francisco for the first ever, in-person…
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Danica Fine @thedanicafine.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Busy week coming up! I'm heading to London for #DevoxxUK to present two sessions on #apacheIceberg. Hope to see some of you there (and also catch you at the #Snowflake booth in between)! ❄️ www.devoxx.co.uk/speaker/?id=...
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IN PERSON: Apache Kafka to Apache Iceberg examples by Snowflake, Wed, May 7, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Join us for an a range of talks including Kafka to Apache Iceberg in London hosted by Snowflake! **Date and Time: 🗓️** Wednesday 7th May, ⏰ 18:00 - 21:00 PM 🕘 **Venue:**
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