DISCUSSION: DataFusion Meetup in Denver, CO USA

[alamb]

I think there are several DataFusion contributors in the Denver area -- @avantgardnerio and @andygrove come to mind

So it might be nice to organize a meetup in Denver to bring the community together.

I would be willing to help organize speakers and a program for such an event

[avantgardnerio]

I contacted a local recruiting outfit that is engaged with the community and often hosts events like this, so hopefully they will say yes! I haven't asked them yet, but I'm fairly sure my company would spring for food & drinks. That should just about do it, right?

The rest is time & date, and I'm fairly open in that regard, as long as there's fair notice.

[alamb]

That should just about do it, right?

Yes! That is basically all we need to run an event

[alamb]

We have an official venue and date 🎉

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Code Talent, 3412 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Signup here https://luma.com/jsu6faie

[alamb]

We had a great meetup this past week. Here are the slides/recordings we got (unfortunately @thinkharderdev 's talk wasn't recorded due to technical difficulties)

Andrew Lamb: Introduction to DataFusion:
Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15DZOdNHA4yzeZCDNjuUQLRarE8Vcpu5_Vvh0yWpj6V4
Recording: https://youtu.be/92C7oXvTcrg

Brent Garder: OomGuard
Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15IaavCbyF3n28Ar6RbVaKpJKj0k5osBeBwi1SADbg14
Recording: https://youtu.be/XXbwxJeg4Aw

Doug Beatty
Slides: TBD
Recording: https://youtu.be/sopDpQ6hBYQ

Here are the pictures I took (please feel free to share your own)