Memphis Chapter September Joint Tech and Innovation Meeting

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Memphis Chapter Joint Tech Meeting - Sept. 16

Join the Memphis Chapter for a complimentary joint meeting with Microsoft and the FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT).

Kafka can be transformative. Joey Brown, Fullstack Developer and Software Engineer, will share real-world lessons on when Kafka adds value, common pitfalls to avoid, and decision frameworks for smarter system design.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
CPE Session: From Batch to Streaming: Practical Kafka Strategies for the Month-End Close
Speaker: Joey Brown, Fullstack Developer and Software Engineer, Heroku
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m. (Networking from 5:30 - 6 p.m.)
Address: FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Innovation Drive, Memphis, TN 38152
Room: 225
CPE Credit: 1 Information Technologies
Fees: Free for members and non-members

Key takeaways:

• When Kafka adds real architectural value—and when it’s overkill
  
• Patterns for success with event-driven systems
  
• Common pitfalls and anti-patterns in streaming designs
  
• Practical decision frameworks from real-world deployments

Parking in the Innovation Parking Garage is $3/hour; street parking is free. Seats are limited. Register now to secure your spot.