Artificial Intelligence

Presenters Marty Marco Source GrafanaCon 2026 Grafana’s Hard-Earned Lessons: How Incidents Shaped Our Databases 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of massive, scalable databases like Grafana Tempo and Mimir? Well, buckle up, because Marty and Marco from Grafana are pulling back the curtain to share some real incidents that led to some major improvements in their distributed tracing and time-series databases. It’s a story of learning the hard way, embracing transparency, and building more robust systems. ✨ ...

Presenters Andrey Théo Source GrafanaCon 2026 k6 v2.0: Supercharging Your Testing with AI and a Smarter Platform 🚀 Get ready, developers! The k6 team at Grafana Labs is about to drop a major update: k6 version 2.0, launching on May 11th, 2026. This isn’t just another iteration; it’s a complete reimagining of k6, built for the AI-driven world we live in today. While your existing k6 v1.0 scripts and pipelines will feel familiar, k6 v2.0 introduces a powerful new suite of tools designed to tackle the complexities of modern development, especially with the rise of AI-generated code. ...

Presenters Hamed Source GrafanaCon 2026 From Data Scientist to Open Source Hero: My Grafana Plugin Journey 🚀 Hey everyone! Hamed here, and I’m thrilled to share my adventure as an open-source contributor to Grafana. It’s been a wild ride, transforming from a data scientist to building tools that empower others. Let’s dive in! Who Am I and How Did I Get Here? 🤔 I kicked off my career about 10 years ago as a data scientist. Over time, I found myself increasingly drawn to the world of data engineering. My journey took me to Snapp!, the largest ride-hailing company in the Middle East, and now I’m contributing to innovation at O+X in Sweden. This path has given me a unique perspective on how data flows and how we can best visualize and interact with it. ...

Presenters Poyzan Ben Clive Trevor Whitney Jason Nochlin Source GrafanaCon 2026 Loki’s Evolution: From Log Files to Powerful Analytics 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever felt like you’re drowning in log data, desperately searching for that one crucial piece of information? You’re not alone. The way we interact with logs has evolved dramatically, and the team behind Loki is at the forefront of this revolution. They recently unveiled a significant architectural overhaul for Loki, promising faster queries, deeper insights, and a more scalable, cost-effective solution. Let’s dive into the exciting changes! ...

Presenters Nikola Grcevski Endre Sara Source GrafanaCon 2026 🚀 Unlocking Java’s Observability: The Power of eBPF and OpenTelemetry! Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Ever felt the struggle of instrumenting complex Java applications, especially when dealing with sensitive data like TLS-encrypted traffic? You’re not alone! Nikola Grcevski from Grafana Labs and Endre Sara from Causely are here to shed some light on this challenge and introduce an exciting solution that’s changing the game: OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation, affectionately known as Obi. ...