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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 28/09/2026

In just a few days, Amy Super(star) will show us what the Contributor Experience SIG has been up to! 👀 She'll be sharing some of the research the SIG has been working on, along with tips on how to get your foot in the door and start contributing to OTel. Sign up now: buff.ly/6eCrCkv

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 23/09/2026

Join us for the next What’s New in OTel? session, where Amy Super from the Contributor Experience SIG will share insights from research into how people contribute to OpenTelemetry, including ways to contribute beyond code. 📅 September 30 🕙 10 AM PDT | 7 PM CEST Register: buff.ly/6eCrCkv

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 17/09/2026

Have you ever wanted to contribute to OpenTelemetry but didn't know how to get started? Check out the first video in the series, "How to Contributed to OpenTelemetry", brought to you by the Contributor Experience SIG. Thank you Abhi Narwal for the contribution! buff.ly/6iMgSHo

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 15/09/2026

Missed our latest OTel in Practice session? 🎥 We had Jose Gomez-Selles walk through the process of creating custom metrics, spans, and logs to better understand critical application workflows. ▶️ Watch the recording: buff.ly/saQRb2M

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 31/08/2026

Tomorrow, we’re rolling up our sleeves with Jose Gomez-Selles of VictoriaMetrics as he shows us a hands-on approach to manual instrumentation that produces cleaner, more useful telemetry. Still time to grab a spot: buff.ly/ax21hRO 🕙 10 AM PDT · 1 PM EDT · 6 PM WAT/BST

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 28/08/2026

For our next OTel in Practice, Jose Gómez-Sellés (Product Lead at VictoriaMetrics Cloud) will walk us through a practical guide on OpenTelemetry manual instrumentation, or as he puts it, "how to produce clean observability by getting your hands dirty." 🔗: buff.ly/ax21hRO 📅 Sept 1 | 10 AM PDT

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 26/08/2026

Missed August's "What's New in OTel"? No problem! You can now catch the stream on-demand on our YouTube channel. Learn about the OTel Packaging SIG from one of its maintainers, Michele Mancioppi! www.youtube.com/live/G_c052e...

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 25/08/2026

Mark your calendars for our latest What's New in OTel, happening tomorrow! Michele Mancioppi will share updates from the Packaging SIG: zero-touch instrumentation, the new Linux auto-instrumentation system packages, and what these mean for OTel adoption. 🕙 10 AM PDT Register: buff.ly/ZLNPsDS

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 21/08/2026

So, what's new in OTel? A lot, actually. This time, Michele Mancioppi, Packaging SIG Maintainer will be unpacking (pun intended) zero-touch instrumentation and what it means for OTel adoption. Register here: 🔗 buff.ly/ZLNPsDS 📅 Aug 26 | 10 AM PDT · 1 PM EDT · 6 PM BST · 7 PM CEST · 10:30 PM IST

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 20/08/2026

⏰ In 1 hour, Akila Induranga & Nilushan Costa will be walking us through how they built OpenChoreo's observability plane on the OTel Collector. You don't want to miss it. Register here to attend: 🔗 ocgroups.dev/cncf/group/o...

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 19/08/2026

Join us for another exciting edition of OTel in Practice. This time we're hosting OpenChoreo maintainers, Akila Induranga and Nilushan Costa. They'll break down how OpenChoreo built its observability plane on the OpenTelemetry Collector. 🗓️ Aug 20 ⏰ 9 AM PDT Register today: 🔗 buff.ly/jPEJKJ0

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 27/05/2026

Arianna Vespri (Ollygarden) got involved with OpenTelemetry through Prometheus, but her first point of contact with OpenTelemetry was through OTel semantic conventions tooling (Weaver).

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 20/05/2026

Nikola Grcevski (Grafana) is an OpenTelemetry eBPF maintainer and was convinced by GC member Juraci Paixão Kröhling to start contributing to OTel! #humansOfOTel

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 13/05/2026

Dale McDiarmid (ClickHouse) got involved with OTel after using ClickHouse as a backend for OTel data! #humansOfOTel

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 26/03/2026

Three pillars becomes four. The #OpenTelemetry project is excited to share that profiles are now alpha! With #OTel profiles, you get an industry-wide standard for production profiling, with true vendor neutrality and powered by community support. Read more in our latest post! buff.ly/DfYetYF

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 23/03/2026

📣 Call for contributors! 📣 The #OpenTelemetry Kotlin SIG has begun active development and is looking for contributors. Join now and help drive the project forward! buff.ly/bmHxst4

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 20/03/2026

#KubeCon and CloudNativeCon EU is next week! If you'll be in Amsterdam, come say hi! #OpenTelemetry will be in the Project Pavilion at booth 19A all day on Tuesday, March 24. For the rest of the event, find us at the ad-hoc meeting tables right next to the Project Pavilion. Hope to see you there!

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 18/02/2026

Missed today's OTel in Practice with Aviv Zohari? No problem! You can catch the recording on our YouTube channel. Special thanks also to Nikola Grcevski from the OBI SIG for joining us for the Q&A. buff.ly/BlCbqu6

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 18/02/2026

🎉 OTel in Practice starts in just a few hours! Come listen to Aviv Zohari talk about how they layer eBPF with OpenTelemetry for better observability. ⏰ Today at 5:00 PM UTC (that's 6:00 PM CET / 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT) Join us here: buff.ly/FcBmUPo #OpenTelemetry #eBPF #Observability

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 12/02/2026

🔍 Want better observability? Join us for our upcoming OTel in Practice session with Aviv Zohari, as he walks us through how they layer eBPF with OTel for a powerful, context-rich observability. 📅 Feb 18, 5:00 PM UTC 🔗 : buff.ly/FcBmUPo #OpenTelemetryLive #Observability #eBPF #CloudNative

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 12/02/2026

📣 Today’s the day! Join us for OTel in Practice: The OTel Collector — My Homelab Multitool. If you’ve ever wanted a hands-on, practical look at how the OpenTelemetry Collector works beyond theory, this session is for you. ⏰ Starting soon. Save your seat: 👉 buff.ly/C72axmS See you there 👋

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 10/02/2026

The Humans of OTel session for KubeCon NA 2025 is officially live 🎥 buff.ly/j0na2H5 In this edition, Diana Todea, Sophia Solomon, Trask Stalnaker, and Josh Lee share what OTel means to them. If you'd like to be featured in the next one, catch us at KubeCon Europe 2026.

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 09/02/2026

Got plans this Thursday, February 12 at 5:00 PM UTC (12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST)? No? Then this is your sign to block your calendar for our upcoming OTel in Practice session. Josh Lee will be showing us how to centralize homelab telemetry using the OTel Collector. Register today: buff.ly/C72axmS

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 05/02/2026

For our first OTel in Practice session of the year, Josh Lee will show us how he uses the OTel collector in his homelab. Perfect for anyone tired of juggling multiple telemetry tools. 📅 February 12 ⏰️ 5:00 PM UTC/12:00 PM EST/9:00 AM PST You know the drill. Secure your spot here: buff.ly/C72axmS

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 01/02/2026

🚀 OTel Unplugged EU 2026 is LIVE TOMORROW! The #OpenTelemetry community is gathering in Brussels to: → Discuss real production challenges → Shape breakout topics together → Influence the 2026 roadmap Follow #OTelUnplugged for highlights throughout the day! #OpenSource #Observability #FOSDEM

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 20/01/2026

🚨 Less than 2 weeks until OTel Unplugged EU! We're nearly at capacity. If you're still thinking about it, stop thinking and register 😅 Feb 2 in Brussels. Last chance: buff.ly/aaUyQsx #OpenTelemetry #FOSDEM

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 06/01/2026

New year resolution: Connect with the #OpenTelemetry community IRL ✨ OTel Unplugged EU - Feb 2 in Brussels → Unconference format → You pick the topics → Direct maintainer access → Real roadmap influence 1 month out. Limited spots: buff.ly/aaUyQsx RT if you're attending or thinking about it!

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 16/12/2025

🎁 Give yourself an early gift: register for OTel Unplugged EU! Feb 2 in Brussels. Unconference = you control the agenda. Limited spots. Perfect if you're already planning FOSDEM attendance 🎯 buff.ly/aaUyQsx Help us reach more people - repost! 🔄

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 04/12/2025

🔥 Mark your calendars! OTel Unplugged EU 2026 is happening Feb 2 in Brussels (day after FOSDEM) No slides, just real technical conversations with the #OpenTelemetry community. You pick the topics. Limited space! Register: buff.ly/aaUyQsx 🔄 Please repost to help us reach the community!

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 12/11/2025

Are you headed to FOSDEM? Join us in Brussels on Monday, Feb 2, 2026, for OTel Unplugged EU 2026 — an unconference by and for the OpenTelemetry community. Open breakout sessions, roadmap discussions, & a community that loves building together. Register here: buff.ly/0eT2c6w #OpenTelemetry #FOSDEM

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 29/10/2025

🗳️ The 2025 OpenTelemetry GC Election is underway! If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time to help shape the future of the project. ✅ Check eligibility: buff.ly/6xn7MYb 🗳️ Vote here: buff.ly/tQUXYHt Voting closes Oct 30, noon (UTC) — don’t miss your chance to have a say!

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 28/10/2025

🗳️ It’s time! Voting is open for the 2025 OpenTelemetry Governance Committee Election. Check your status here, if you’re an eligible voter: buff.ly/6xn7MYb Then cast your vote: buff.ly/tQUXYHt

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 20/10/2025

⏳ Our next OTel Live session is happening tomorrow. Don’t miss the chance to catch up on what’s new in the OpenTelemetry project. Hear directly from maintainers Severin Neumann and Marylia Gutierrez as they share updates from across the ecosystem. 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM UTC 🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/NpZsMWO

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 13/10/2025

If you’ve missed some of the updates on the OpenTelemetry project, here’s your chance to catch up. Join us at our next OTel Live session, where maintainers Severin Neumann and Marylia Gutierrez will share the latest developments in OTel. 🗓️ October 21 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM UTC 🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/NpZsMWO

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 02/10/2025

Our latest OTel in Practice session with Dakota Paasman was packed with practical insights on scaling OTel log integration. If you missed it (or not 😊) the full recording is available here: buff.ly/fpvHQQW

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 24/09/2025

We had a great time learning about scaling OTel log ingestion with Dakota Paasman. 🚀 If you missed the session or were present but would like to revisit it, you can catch the recording here: buff.ly/fpvHQQW

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 24/09/2025

📣 It's finally here! Come learn from Dakota Paasman a few things about scaling OTel log ingestion. Just a few hours to go. 🕢 Today at 10:00 PDT / 17:00 CEST Secure your spot here: buff.ly/Q0a2Hvk

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 22/09/2025

Quick reminder about that OTel in Practice session we've been on about. Dakota's covering some practical optimization techniques that sound pretty useful. The kind of stuff you bookmark for when you actually need it. 📅 Sept 24 | 10:00 PDT / 17:00 CEST Don't forget to register: buff.ly/Q0a2Hvk

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 19/09/2025

If you've ever stared at a Kafka backlog wondering "how do I fix this?", then this OTel in Practice session is for YOU! Dakota Paasman will walk us through how they cleared a massive Kafka backlog in under 48 hours. Save the date! 📅 Sep 24, 10:00 PDT / 17:00 CEST 👉 Register here → buff.ly/Q0a2Hvk

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 17/09/2025

Join us for another interesting edition of OTel in Practice. This time, Dakota Paasman of Bindplane will show us how they scaled KafkaLog Ingestion for OTel by a whopping 150%. 📅 Sep 24, 10:00 PDT / 17:00 CEST 👉 RSVP here → buff.ly/Q0a2Hvk

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 22/07/2025

🎬 And that's a wrap! In the latest session of #OTel in Practice, we spoke with Huxing Zhang and Steve Rao of Alibaba, as they explained how Alibaba adopted #OpenTelemetry over the years, including their contributions to the project. If you missed it, catch up on the recording at buff.ly/iDYzz4J

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 03/07/2025

Observability by design (n.) 1 : the practice of integrating observability into design and development phases of the software development life cycle 2 :#OpenTelemetry Weaver Don't let observability be an afterthought. Learn to leverage semantic conventions with #OTel Weaver. buff.ly/cKgzvlt

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 27/06/2025

Introducing...the #OpenTelemetry Injector! The Injector, recently donated by #Splunk, helps you automatically instrument your applications no matter the programming languages used. Learn more in our latest blog post! buff.ly/CEVFrEW

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 18/06/2025

#OTel Community Day is around the corner! Will we see you in Denver? On June 26, join members of the #OpenTelemetry governance and technical committees, project maintainers, contributors and end users for a day of knowledge sharing, community building, and collaboration! buff.ly/9CuNfnM

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 18/06/2025

⚠️ Action required! ⚠️ The #CNCF Slack workspace is shifting to a free plan on Friday, June 20, 2025. Read the latest #OpenTelemetry blog post to find out what you should consider doing before then. buff.ly/ivleVDm

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 17/06/2025

#OpenTelemetry is celebrating #Pride Month! Download, use, and share our new logos! Happy Pride! buff.ly/8KLB6BC

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 11/06/2025

Earlier this year, we heard from #OpenTelemetry contributors in our Contributor Experience Survey. Now we're ready to release the results! Thank you to all the contributors who took time to complete the survey! buff.ly/jrSL5lf

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 10/06/2025

🎉 It's today! In just a few hours, Oluwatomisin Taiwo and Andrei Morozov of Compass Digital will be telling us how they're implementing #OpenTelemetry in their organization. 🕐 13:00 EDT | 19:00 CEST | 10:00 PDT 🎤 With Adriana Villela and Andrej Kiripolski Join us live: buff.ly/2oGtiAq #OTelMe

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 09/06/2025

Our newest blog post walks you through how to expose the #OpenTelemetry Collector securely using the #Kubernetes Gateway API and mutual TLS. buff.ly/BQttpkm

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OpenTelemetry @opentelemetry.io · 08/06/2025

🚨 Just 2 days to go! Have you RSVP’d for the next OTel Me session? We’re chatting with Oluwatomisin Taiwo and Andrei Morozov about how they're using #OpenTelemetry at Compass Digital. Don't miss it. 🗓️ June 10, 2024 🕐 13:00 EDT | 19:00 CEST | 10:00 PDT 📌 Register here:

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