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Presenters TBD Source GrafanaCon 2026 Beyond the Big Screen: Reclaiming Observability with Peripheral Vision 👁️✨ We’ve all been there. The endless wall of metrics, the glowing dashboards promising ultimate insight. For years, the prevailing wisdom was simple: more screen equals more observability. If we could just see enough data, in enough places, we’d never be blindsided, never lose our flow state. But what if that’s not the whole story? What if those giant screens are more about appearances than actual engineering solutions? ...

Presenters Hamed Source GrafanaCon 2026 From Data Scientist to Open Source Hero: My Grafana Plugin Journey 🚀 Hey everyone! Hamed here, and I’m thrilled to share my adventure as an open-source contributor to Grafana. It’s been a wild ride, transforming from a data scientist to building tools that empower others. Let’s dive in! Who Am I and How Did I Get Here? 🤔 I kicked off my career about 10 years ago as a data scientist. Over time, I found myself increasingly drawn to the world of data engineering. My journey took me to Snapp!, the largest ride-hailing company in the Middle East, and now I’m contributing to innovation at O+X in Sweden. This path has given me a unique perspective on how data flows and how we can best visualize and interact with it. ...

Presenters Poyzan Ben Clive Trevor Whitney Jason Nochlin Source GrafanaCon 2026 Loki’s Evolution: From Log Files to Powerful Analytics 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever felt like you’re drowning in log data, desperately searching for that one crucial piece of information? You’re not alone. The way we interact with logs has evolved dramatically, and the team behind Loki is at the forefront of this revolution. They recently unveiled a significant architectural overhaul for Loki, promising faster queries, deeper insights, and a more scalable, cost-effective solution. Let’s dive into the exciting changes! ...

Presenters Chris Sam Jewell Source GrafanaCon 2026 Grafana: Beyond Observability - Powering Business Intelligence and Analytics 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever wondered if that powerful tool you use for keeping an eye on your systems could also be the key to unlocking deeper business insights? At Grafana Labs, we’ve been doing just that, transforming Grafana from a go-to for SREs and engineers into a central hub for our business data. Join us as we dive into how we’ve built Grafana dashboards for Business Intelligence (BI) internally, creating a versatile visualization layer on top of our entire business data stack. ...

Presenters Mohamed Adem Jackson Sweeney Oren Lion Dhananjay Yadav Source GrafanaCon 2026 The Golden Grot Awards: Celebrating Innovation in Observability! 🌟 Welcome to a special highlight from GrafanaCON, where we celebrate the brightest minds and most innovative projects in the observability space with the coveted Golden Grot Awards! This year marks the fifth anniversary of these prestigious awards, recognizing excellence and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, especially with the growing influence of AI. Let’s dive into the incredible winners who are shaping the future of technology! 🚀 ...