Explore advanced techniques and features of Akka Streams in this comprehensive conference talk from Scala Days Lausanne 2019. Dive into topics such as simplification of Akka, server binding, compositionality, and advanced features like Source Queue and Promises. Learn about Flow with Context, running processes, and testing methodologies. Discover practical applications through demonstrations of branching, merge hubs, and text processing. Gain insights into SyncRefs, KillSwitch, and restart mechanisms. Understand how to implement backup synchronization, handle timeouts, and work with multiple nodes in distributed systems. Perfect for developers looking to push the boundaries of Akka Streams and enhance their Scala programming skills.