What we’re about
This Grafana & Friends meetup group hosts events centered on open source monitoring and observability with Grafana and complementary technologies. Some events feature presentations, while some are more laid back and meant to foster group discussion. Either way, there will be snacks and stickers!
We’re always looking for speakers and hosts! Fill out this form and we’ll reach out to you about presenting or hosting. Or, if you're interested in becoming an organizer, let us know here.
Interact and be heard:
- Do you have a problem, question, or curiosity? Visit our forums for a reservoir of knowledge- submit your own questions and answers!
- Eager for real-time connections with fellow users? Begin a conversation on Slack.
Learn:
- From getting started to exploring newer projects like Pyroscope and Beyla, the Grafana YouTube channel has what you need to get started!
Contribute:
- Check out our open github repositories to report bugs and contribute code
- We’d love to feature your OSS Grafana Labs use case or story at an upcoming Grafana & Friends meetup or on the Grafana blog! Submit your idea here and we’ll connect with you on next steps if accepted.
- Join the Grafana Champions Program! It’s designed to recognize and empower individuals who are actively contributing to the growth and success of the Grafana ecosystem.
All events hosted by this group and communication on this platform are subject to Grafana Labs' Events Code of Conduct.
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Upcoming events
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•OnlineGrafanaCON Speaker & CFP Live Session with GrafanaCON Co-chairs
OnlinePresent a talk at GrafanaCON '26 in Barcelona!
Join this virtual Live Session for CFP Q&A with the GrafanaCON Co-chairs. They'll share tips to get your talk submission sparkling ✨
Celebrating the interesting and unexpected ways our community uses Grafana is what makes this event so special. Last year, GrafanaCON covered everything from monitoring moon landings to tracking laundry machines in a college dorm. In 2026, we’d love for you to take the stage.
Maybe you have a Grafana home lab setup or data source plugin you’re really proud of? Or maybe you’re using Grafana, Loki, and OpenTelemetry at work to drive your observability strategy?
Either way, we’re looking for open source contributors and hands-on practitioners to share their stories about observing anything from anywhere. We’re open to a broad range of topics, from beginner to advanced, and speakers from all backgrounds and industries. First-time speakers are welcome!
Our call for presentations is open now until January 19, 2026. Submit your talk today!3 attendees
Past events
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