On March 19, 2025, Confluent hosted Current25, a premier data streaming event, at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center in Bengaluru. This event brought together over 3,500 attendees, including data streaming engineers, developers, and tech enthusiasts, to explore the latest advancements in real-time data processing. The agenda featured more than 100 dynamic sessions, covering topics such as Apache Kafka®, Apache Flink®, and innovative use cases in streaming technologies. Participants had the opportunity to engage with industry experts, learn from insightful keynotes, and participate in breakout sessions that delved deep into the technical aspects of data streaming. The event also showcased an expansive expo hall, allowing attendees to connect with leading organizations and discover cutting-edge solutions in the data streaming ecosystem. Notably, the event emphasized the integration of generative AI with real-time streaming, highlighting how organizations can leverage these technologies to gain a competitive edge. The success of Current25 in Bengaluru underscored the growing importance of data streaming in today’s digital landscape and Confluent’s commitment to fostering a vibrant community around these technologies.

At Current25, Irisidea’s team, including Kislay K. and Gautam Goswami, engaged in insightful discussions with Rayees Pasha from RisingWave, focusing on the future of real-time streaming data and its impact on business innovation. These conversations underscored Irisidea’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge streaming technologies to build powerful, real-time data solutions for their clients. Additionally, Irisidea explored potential collaborations with other industry leaders, such as ThoughtWorks, Altassian and MongoDB, to further enhance their data streaming capabilities. These interactions at Current25 highlighted the importance of community engagement and knowledge sharing in driving technological advancements within the data streaming ecosystem.