Autotune & Beyond

We are happy to announce the next eBPF-focused meetup in Vienna scheduled for July 23, 2026.

All talks will be suited for beginners and experts as well.
Whether you're a web developer, platform engineer, data scientist or simply curious about the latest advancements in the world of IT, this event is for you.

Come and join us to network with like-minded professionals, expand your knowledge in eBPF and explore how this open-source technology is revolutionizing the way we solve problems.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve!

Special thanks to our sponsors:
- CISCO for providing snacks and drinks!
- ÖBB for providing an excellent venue for this meetup!

Agenda:

• 17:00 - 17:25: Arrival and Registration
• 17:25 - 17:30: Welcome - by the Organizers
• 17:30 - 18:00: The State of eBPF 2026: From Kernel Tooling to Strategic Platform
  - by Bill Mulligan
• 18:00 - 18:30: Break
• 18:30 - 19:00: bpftune
  - by Felix Klein
• 19:00 - 21:00: Closing Words & Networking Apero

Topic 1: The State of eBPF 2026:
From Kernel Tooling to Strategic Platform
eBPF has undergone a radical transformation in the last decade, evolving from a specialized tool for packet filtering into the fundamental substrate for reprogramming the Linux kernel. As we enter 2026, the community is navigating a critical shift from managing individual programs to orchestrating complex, multi-tenant eBPF environments at scale. This session provides a comprehensive update on the latest technical and strategic advancements shaping the eBPF landscape.

Starting with the code, we examine updates like how sched_ext is remaking scheduling, explore recent hardening efforts and the move toward token-based access to mitigate emerging security concerns, and understand how eBPF is reshaping runtime security. Next, we will look at the impact eBPF programs, projects, and products are having on businesses before rounding out the session with an overview of the vendors and companies shaping the ecosystem.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the latest program types, the architectural outcomes from this shift, and who is driving the eBPF ecosystem forward.

Topic 2: bpftune
Felix will share his experience with bpftune. He'll cover how its modular tuners adapt to shifting network conditions, the tangible impact on system performance, and how it seamlessly handles manual administrator overrides.