Like the rise of northern light sightings worldwide, Nordic APIs is something awe-inspiring from the north that’s starting to seep into regions globally. The knowledge shared at last week's Nordic APIs Platform Summit was incredible! Check out my wrap-up post on the Nordic APIs blog that reviews the key takeaways from the talks I was able to attend. In short, what stood out to me was the need to solidify the role of APIs as an enablement layer for AI. Speakers also emphasized security trends, new description languages, recent developments in developer experience, and evolving API governance and management practices. I kicked off the conference with a keynote that walked through API trends from the last year. I also moderated a couple of panel discussions, one on API authorization and another on developer experience — I like these because the conversation is a bit more free-flowing. I was continually impressed by the speakers and fascinating side conversations about APIs and other areas, too, like open source, quantum computing, and environmental awareness. I see this community leading a lot of positive discussions in the API space (and beyond). I was proud to take part in such a well-oiled event! Keep up the good work, everyone. I hope to welcome you all back next year. Until then, follow our work on the Nordic APIs blog .

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