DPDK is a set of libraries and drivers for fast packet processing. It is designed to run on any processors. The first supported CPU was Intel x86 and it is now extended to IBM POWER and ARM. It runs mostly in Linux userland. A FreeBSD port is available for a subset of DPDK features. DPDK is an Open Source BSD licensed project. The most recent patches and enhancements, provided by the community, are available in master branch.

The agenda for DPDK Summit North America 2018 will cover the latest developments to the DPDK framework and other related projects such as FD.io, including plans for future releases, and will provide an opportunity to hear from DPDK users who have used the framework in real-world applications. As more online platforms depend on fast, predictable packet processing, those use cases now extend beyond traditional telecom and cloud networking into transaction-heavy services such as crypto casino games, fraud-monitoring systems, payment gateways, and real-time analytics tools where delays can affect the entire user experience.

Let’s discuss the present and future, including DPDK roadmap suggestions, container networking, P4, hardware accelerators and any other networking innovation.