P99 CONF 24 Recap: Heckling on the Shoulders of Giants

The fourth annual P99 CONF showcased a wide array of technical presentations and discussions focused on database performance, low latency, and innovative technologies. Despite initial technical hiccups with DNS errors, the conference proceeded smoothly, thanks to Cloudflare's intervention. Keynote speakers such as Dor Laor from ScyllaDB and Pekka Enberg from Turso set the tone with insights into low latency and database performance, while other notable contributors like Jason Rahman from Microsoft and Christopher Peck from Uber shared their real-world experiences in optimizing system performance. The conference featured diverse topics, including parallel programming, eBPF, Rust, and WebAssembly, with performances and insights from industry leaders like Bryan Cantrill and Michael Stonebraker. The event not only provided valuable learning opportunities through sessions and keynote speeches but also fostered a dynamic environment for networking and knowledge exchange among global participants, culminating in lively discussions and a celebratory atmosphere.