Apache Kafka is a popular open-source event-driven stream processing platform used by companies like LinkedIn, Goldman Sachs, Target, Pivotal, Heroku, Confluent, and others. The Systems track at Kafka Summit NYC will focus on learning how to get the most out of Apache Kafka, with community and industry experts sharing the latest features and best practices for running and scaling Kafka in production. Speakers from these companies will share their experiences, lessons learned, and new features used, addressing challenges faced when running Kafka at scale and providing solutions along the way. The track is designed to inspire and guide attendees as they work with Kafka in their own organizations, covering topics such as security, scalability, and automation. With experts like Anton Gorshkov from Goldman Sachs and Apurva Mehta from Confluent presenting on topics like Exactly Once Semantics and security features, this track is a must-attend for anyone running Kafka at scale. The event will also feature other notable sessions and provide an opportunity to network with the community of Kafka experts across various industries.