Governing Board Meeting Summary – March 24,2026 Leadership and Governance Transitions The DPDK Governing Board convened in late March to address several key organizational changes and project updates. The board bid farewell to long-time member and contributor Gal Cohen of NVIDIA, who contributed to the project for over six years. In his place, the board welcomed…
Joint Forum Fosters Open Dialogue on Cross-Cutting Issues The Governing Board and Technical Board convened for their quarterly joint meeting, providing a dedicated forum for transparent discussion on matters that span both the technical and governance aspects of the project. Board Chair Tim O'Driscoll welcomed attendees and emphasized the value of these sessions as an…
DPDK Project Update: Highlights from the February 17, 2026 Governing Board Meeting Technical Focus Shifts to Code Hardening and Quality The DPDK project’s technical roadmap for the upcoming 26.03 release is prioritizing stability and correctness over the introduction of major new features. Currently in the pre-release candidate phase, the development cycle is characterized by significant…
Meeting Overview and 2026 Planning: The DPDK Governing Board met on December 16, 2025, to review the project’s 2026 budget and key initiatives. The session built upon the operational budget approved in November and addressed optional investments for the coming year, including test suite development and promotional activities. UNH Lab and Test Suite Development Vote:…
The DPDK Governing Board convened on September 16, 2025, with a quorum of members present. The meeting covered a wide range of project updates and strategic initiatives. A Tech Board update was provided, highlighting that the release candidate for DPDK v.25.11 is on track for October. The deprecation of the 32-bit x86 architecture has been…
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…
The DPDK Governing Board met on July 15, 2025, with quorum established and a packed agenda covering event planning, finances, marketing, technical developments, lab updates, and membership growth. The most pressing issue was the Bay Area Summit 2025, originally scheduled for September in Santa Clara. Despite receiving 38 CFP submissions, the majority appeared to be…
The May 29, 2025 meeting of the DPDK Governing Board convened virtually with representatives from major industry stakeholders including Intel, AMD, Red Hat, Nvidia, and ZTE. Although the meeting lacked quorum—due to a pending replacement for Microsoft’s board representative—it proceeded with consensus to solicit votes from those present and collect post-meeting votes by email. The…
The DPDK Governing Board met on Zoom on April 25th for a high-level monthly review of different aspects of the project. Vice Chair Ian Jolliffe (Red Hat) kicked off the meeting by discussing the leadership team's progress on reaching out to potential new membership opportunities for contributors to the community, with occasional follow ups as…
