In today’s rapidly evolving data landscape, organisations face increasing pressure to maintain control and sovereignty over their data. After a quick introduction to Apache Iceberg and Apache Polaris (Incubating), this session will dive into a real world use case demonstrating how these technologies can power a robust, governance focused data platform. We’ll explore strategies to secure access to data, discuss upcoming roadmap features like RBAC, FGAC, and ABAC, and show how to build custom extensions to tailor governance to your organisation’s needs.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Apache Iceberg and Apache Polaris (incubating), where we delve into the past, present, and future of these transformative technologies. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Iceberg's journey, its current role within the data ecosystem, and the promising future it holds with the integration of Polaris (incubating). We will discuss how these technologies redefine table formats and catalog management, empowering organisations to efficiently manage and analyse large-scale data. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation and continue to shape thought leadership in the data ecosystem.