RoachFest 2025: Real resilience from Bengaluru to Las Vegas

RoachFest is a distinctive tech conference focused on the real-world challenges of building and running distributed applications, emphasizing practical insights over sales pitches. Following its initial event in London, RoachFest expands to Bengaluru and Las Vegas, offering deep dives into the future of distributed SQL databases with a focus on CockroachDB. The conference features keynotes by Spencer Kimball, CEO of Cockroach Labs, who introduces a new benchmarking framework to test database performance under real-world adversities. Attendees can engage in hands-on workshops to learn about distributed SQL and multi-region database architecture, led by experts from Cockroach Labs. The event also showcases success stories from companies like Yubi, Global Payments, FanDuel, and Squarespace, illustrating the benefits of adopting CockroachDB for scalability and reliability. Industry luminary Kelsey Hightower will deliver a keynote on building dependable and adaptable systems, emphasizing the human aspect of technology. RoachFest is designed for professionals tasked with maintaining uptime, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving innovation in rapidly evolving environments.

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