The Call for Speakers is now open for *Ignite Summit 2026* <https://ignite-summit.org/?utm_campaign=27507266-Email%20of%20the%20week&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--gp7vIuKPtcSFUxZdx-juFSm7sd8oYVUGzpgdtn12fcXZkscAgI-lB919dnG58Q9DAk29z>, taking place on *May 13*. Ignite Summit is our annual virtual event for engineers and architects building intelligent, high-performance applications on Apache Ignite and GridGain. We’re inviting practitioners from across the community to share real-world experience and hard-won lessons with a global technical audience.
*This year event will focus on:* - Cloud-native architecture and operational excellence - AI and machine learning with Ignite - Architectural resilience and high-volume scale across distributed data and caching systems We’re especially interested in deep, practical sessions including deployment stories, architecture decisions, operational lessons, and technical deep dives that other teams can directly apply. Presenting at Ignite Summit is a great opportunity to share your work, connect with peers, and build your professional presence in the Apache Ignite community. *The submission deadline is March 30.* We look forward to seeing your ideas. - *LEARN MORE* <https://ignite-summit.org/> - https://ignite-summit.org/ -- Evgenia Gromova
