Explore the future of distributed programming in .NET with this comprehensive conference talk. Learn the fundamentals of Akka.NET and discover how to leverage the actor model, location transparency, and clustering to build powerful, highly available systems without excessive boilerplate code. Delve into the challenges faced by modern developers, including the demand for faster, higher-volume applications with minimal downtime. Examine real-world scenarios such as handling user activity surges and implementing real-time interactivity. Gain insights into distributed systems concepts, the origins and core concepts of the actor model, and the various modules of Akka.NET. Understand actor properties, messaging patterns, protocols, and the importance of stateful applications. Explore the CAP theorem and its implications for distributed systems. By the end of this talk, acquire the knowledge to revolutionize your approach to .NET development and create robust, scalable applications.