Fireside Chat in San Francisco: Column Stores & the Evolution of Observability
About the Event
How does the underlying data storage architecture influence the way we observe, debug, and monitor systems? Join us for an intimate fireside chat exploring the evolution of columnar data stores and their transformative impact on observability.
This event will dive into how column stores like ClickHouse have reshaped the way engineers think about monitoring, debugging, and understanding systems at scale. From architectural decisions to practical applications, you'll gain insights into why modern observability tools are designed the way they are and what the future holds for data-driven monitoring.
Panelists
Alexey Milovidov – Creator of ClickHouse, pioneer of high-performance columnar databases.
Charity Majors – Co-founder & CTO of Honeycomb, expert in observability and distributed systems.
Vijay Samuel - Principal MTS, Architect at Ebay, Observability enthusiast.
Moderator: Tanya, Head of Product at ClickHouse
Agenda
5:30 PM – Doors open; networking & drinks
6:00 PM – Fireside chat begins
7:00 PM – Audience Q&A
7:30 PM – Networking & reception
8:00 PM – Event closes
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for engineers, architects, and anyone passionate about observability, data infrastructure, and production-grade tooling. Whether you're building distributed systems, designing monitoring pipelines, or simply curious about the future of data-driven observability, you'll leave with actionable insights and new connections.
Space is limited — RSVP early to secure your spot.