How eBPF Empowers Developers to Observe Inside the Linux Kernel in a Safe and Unintrusive Way

Presenters Daniel Finneran Source InfoQ podcast Unlocking the Linux Kernel: A Deep Dive into eBPF 🚀 Ever felt like you’re on the outside looking in when it comes to the inner workings of your systems? You’re not alone! In a world where AI adoption and complex system architectures are rapidly evolving, understanding the foundational technologies is key. That’s where eBPF comes in – a powerful tool that’s quietly revolutionizing how we interact with the Linux kernel. ...

June 22, 2026 · 6 min

Grafana Alerting: One Engine to Rule Them All

Presenters Sonia Aguilar Alexander Source GrafanaCon 2026 Grafana Alerting: Your Unified Engine for Rock-Solid Alerting 🚀 Ever been jolted awake by a frantic alert notification? We’ve all been there! Sonia Aguilar and Alexander from Grafana Labs are here to share how Grafana Alerting has evolved into a powerful, unified engine ready to handle all your alerting needs. Forget juggling multiple systems; Grafana is making it easier than ever to manage, migrate, and understand your alerts. ...

May 14, 2026 · 6 min

How I Built a Kafka Plugin for Grafana | 4M+ Downloads

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. ...

May 14, 2026 · 7 min

Loki's New Architecture: 10x Faster Logs at Petabyte Scale | Grafana Labs

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! ...

May 14, 2026 · 6 min

Agents for Everything Else — swyx

Presenters swyx Source AI Engineer Europe 2026 AI Engineers: Building the Future, One Agent at a Time 🤖✨ The world of work is rapidly evolving, and at the forefront of this transformation are AI engineers. Swyx, co-founder of the AI Engineer conference, shares his journey and insights on how AI is not just a tool for coding, but a powerful force for augmenting human productivity and reimagining business operations. The Evolution of AI Engineer Conferences 🚀 Swyx has been a consistent voice at the AI Engineer conference, tracking the seismic shifts in AI adoption. ...

April 30, 2026 · 6 min