########################### KVM Forum 2024 September 22-23, 2024 Brno, Czech Republic https://kvm-forum.qemu.org/ ########################### KVM Forum is an annual event that presents a rare opportunity for developers and users to discuss the state of Linux virtualization technology and plan for the challenges ahead. Sessions include updates on the state of the KVM virtualization stack, planning for the future, and opportunities for attendees to collaborate in "birds of a feather" (BoF) sessions. This year's event will be held in Brno, Czechia on September 22-23, 2024. The location should also be easy to reach for attendees of Linux Plumbers Conference 2024! CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ====================== We encourage you to submit presentations via Pretalx at https://kvm-forum.qemu.org/2024/cfp. Suggested topics include: * Scalability and Optimization * Hardening and security * Confidential computing * Testing * KVM and the Linux Kernel: * New Features and Ports * Device Passthrough: VFIO, mdev, vDPA * Network Virtualization * Virtio and vhost * Virtual Machine Monitors and Management: * VMM Implementation: APIs, Live Migration, Performance Tuning, etc. * Multi-process VMMs: vhost-user, vfio-user, QEMU Storage Daemon * QEMU without KVM: Hypervisor.framework and other hypervisors * Managing KVM: Libvirt, KubeVirt, Kata Containers * Emulation: * New Devices, Boards and Architectures * CPU Emulation and Binary Translation All presentation slots will be 25 minutes + 5 minutes for questions. IMPORTANT DATES =============== The deadline for submitting presentations is June 8, 2024 - 11:59 PM CEST. Accepted speakers will be notified on July 5, 2024. ATTENDING KVM FORUM =================== Admission to KVM Forum costs $75. You can get your ticket at https://kvm-forum.qemu.org/2024/register/ Admission is free for accepted speakers. The conference will be held at Hotel International, which is within walking distance from the train station: HOTEL INTERNATIONAL Husova 16 60200 Brno-střed Czechia Special room prices are available at the venue for attendees of KVM Forum. More information will be available soon at https://kvm-forum.qemu.org/location/. We are committed to fostering an open and welcoming environment at our conference. Participants are expected to abide by our code of conduct and media policy: https://kvm-forum.qemu.org/coc/ https://kvm-forum.qemu.org/media-policy/ GETTING TO BRNO =============== Brno has a small international airport with flights from London (Stansted) and other European cities. Other nearby airports include Vienna, Bratislava and Prague. Travelling to Brno is easiest from Vienna Schwechat Airport, from where there are direct buses operated by RegioJet: Attendees of the Linux Plumbers Conference can travel from Vienna to Brno by train on Saturday, September 21. If you need a visa invitation letter, please reach out to the organizers at kvm-forum-2024-pc@xxxxxxxxxx. CONTACTS ======== Reach out to us should you have any questions. The program committee may be contacted as a group via email: kvm-forum-2024-pc@xxxxxxxxxx.
