IPv6 First, Not Just Ready: Kubernetes Without IPv4 Using Cilium at ESnet - Kapil Agrawal, ESnet

Presenters Kapil Agrawal Source CiliumCon NA 2025 Diving Deep into the IPv6-Only Kubernetes Frontier: ESNet’s Pioneering Journey 🚀 The world of technology is constantly evolving, and networking is no exception. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible with data and connectivity, the transition to IPv6 becomes not just an option, but a necessity. ESNet, a leading force in high-performance networking for U.S. Department of Energy research, has boldly stepped onto the IPv6-only Kubernetes frontier, sharing invaluable lessons learned from their ambitious journey. ...

November 24, 2025 · 5 min

10 Years of Cilium: AMA with Thomas Graf, Isovalent at Cisco

Presenters Thomas Graf Source CiliumCon NA 2025 Cilium’s Decade of Dominance: From Container Conundrums to Infrastructure Language 🚀 Ten years ago, the world of tech was buzzing with the rise of containers, and with them, a new set of networking and security puzzles. Enter Cilium, a project that embarked on a mission to fundamentally revolutionize container networking. Thomas, a pivotal figure in its journey, recently shared the incredible story of Cilium’s evolution – a tale filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and a vision that continues to expand. ...

November 24, 2025 · 5 min