Druid Summit 2023, hosted virtually by Imply, gathered nearly 1,000 registrants from around the world to explore the growing importance of Apache Druid in real-time analytics. The event featured keynotes from industry leaders like Fangjin Yang, Gian Merlino, and Ben Rogojan, who highlighted Druid's impact in diverse industries and its strategic advantages over traditional data warehouses. Attendees gained insights into Druid's latest release, Druid 28.0, and its future trajectory, as well as best practices for real-time analytics applications. The summit included over 20 breakout sessions, showcasing real-world applications and technical innovations from companies such as Atlassian, Netflix, Rivian, and Splunk. Participants left with valuable knowledge on Druid's capabilities and a vision for its continued evolution in 2024.