Dive into the heart of high-performance .NET data processing with our talk on '.NET and the 1 Billion Row Challenge'. We'll demystify the lightning-fast solutions and their reliance on unsafe code, then pivot to crafting your own safe implementations using cutting-edge .NET features. This session goes beyond code, offering a deep dive into harnessing hardware capabilities and navigating its limitations to optimize data handling. Perfect for developers eager to elevate their .NET prowess and push the envelope of what's possible in data-intensive applications.