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Open source can seem like a daunting world to step into. Maybe you've heard it’s important, especially as more companies look for profiles with open source contributions. But where do you even begin? Starting on a random project feels overwhelming, and finding time is another challenge altogether. If you’ve ever felt like this, then this session is exactly what you need. Drawing from personal experience as a contributor to Selenium, this talk breaks down what it truly means to join the open-source community.

In a world where AI is advancing at lightning speed, it’s easy to wonder where humans fit in. But as Anuj Magazine explores in this session, there are core virtues that set us apart — qualities that no machine learning model or algorithm can replicate. These are the strengths that make us adaptable, compassionate, and resilient, enabling us to navigate not just technology, but life itself with purpose and meaning. This talk is a reflection on what it means to be human in an AI-driven world and why those timeless virtues will only grow more vital.

This video provides a tour of the main Confluent Cloud interface, and shows you how to set up your first cluster.