########################### KVM Forum 2025 September 4-5, 2025 Milan, Italy https://kvm-forum.qemu.org/ ###########################
KVM Forum is an annual event that brings together developers and users, discussing the state of Linux virtualization technology and planning for the challenges ahead. Sessions include updates on the KVM virtualization stack, ideas for the future, and collaborative "birds of a feather" (BoF) sessions to plan for the year ahead. KVM Forum provides a unique platform to contribute to the growth of the open source virtualization ecosystem. This year's event will be held in Milan, Italy on September 4-5, 2025, at the Politecnico di Milano university. CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ====================== We encourage you to submit presentations via Pretalx at https://kvm-forum.qemu.org/2025/cfp/. Suggested topics include: * Scalability and Optimization * Hardening and security * Confidential computing * 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 * Developer-focused content: * Tooling improvements * Enabling Rust * Testing frameworks and strategies All presentation slots will be 25 minutes + 5 minutes for questions. IMPORTANT DATES =============== The deadline for submitting presentations is June 8, 2025 - 11:59 PM CEST. Accepted speakers will be notified on July 5, 2025. ATTENDING KVM FORUM =================== Admission to KVM Forum costs $75. You can get your ticket at https://kvm-forum.qemu.org/2025/register/ Admission is free for accepted speakers. The conference will be held at the Politecnico di Milano university. The venue is a 5 minutes walk from the Piola stop of the "green" M2 subway line. Downtown Milan can be reached by subway in about 10 minutes. Special hotel room prices will be available 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 MILAN ================ The main airport in Milan is Milano Malpensa (MXP). It is well connected by trains to the city center and to the subway lines. Milano Linate (LIN) is a city airport with a fast connection to downtown via the "blue" M4 subway line. Flights are available between the Milan area and most European countries, as well as from America and Asia to Malpensa. Another airport, Bergamo (BGY), hosts low-cost airlines and is connected to the city center by buses. Milan is also accessible by rail, including high-speed and international routes. If you need a visa invitation letter, please reach out to the organizers at kvm-forum...@redhat.com. CONTACTS ======== Reach out to us should you have any questions. The program committee may be contacted as a group via email: kvm-forum...@redhat.com.
