Handling 100,000+ Visitors at CERN - Optimizing Booking Systems with Drools

Handling 100,000+ Visitors at CERN - Optimizing Booking Systems with Drools

Explore the technological solutions implemented by CERN to optimize visitor experiences at their new Science Gateway exhibition center. Dive into the challenges and technical details of managing high-volume bookings for the world's largest physics lab. Learn how Drools serves as the main engine for creating an ideal booking experience, accommodating a significant increase in visitors to CERN as a tourist destination. Gain insights into the performance metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of this solution. Presented by Cristian Schuszter at DevConf.US 2024, this 27-minute conference talk offers a fascinating look at how cutting-edge technology is applied to enhance public engagement with scientific institutions.