On August 19, 2025, the DPDK Governing Board convened with a quorum present (8 out of 11 voting members) to discuss a range of project matters. The session began with standard administrative procedures, including an introduction from the newest board member. The agenda was then addressed, covering strategic planning for the remainder of the year and key operational updates from various project functions.
The discussion began with a review of the strategy for future summits. The cancellation of a planned event in Santa Clara prompted a review of the project’s event model. There was strong consensus on the success of the previous European conference in Prague and a preference for holding a single, accessible annual summit in Europe, coordinated by Linux Foundation Event Management Services. The conversation also explored the potential benefits of co-locating with networking-themed Linux Foundation events to share resources and reach different audiences. A decision was made to pursue a European summit for the following year.
Financial and marketing updates were also provided. The project was reported to be in a solid financial position, with a noted improvement in aligning expenses with revenue after several cost-saving measures were implemented.
The marketing lead reported a successful shift in strategy for the project newsletter, moving it to a different platform and focusing on a campaign for the 15th anniversary of the project, which resulted in significantly increased engagement metrics.
Finally, technical and operational updates were given. The UNH Interoperability Lab reported positive progress on test suite development and community lab operations. An update was also provided on the exploration of AI tools for code review, resulting in a plan to trial a low-cost option.
The meeting concluded with the approval of the previous minutes from July 15, 2025, and then formally adjourned.
