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Observability Sessions Munich
03 April 2025
The observability event built for leaders
Featured sessions led by observability experts
The Six Essentials of Observability Success
Proven leadership strategies to align teams, secure buy-in, and build a resilient observability framework.
Blueprints for Observability Excellence
Strategic roadmaps, best practices, and engagement models to drive adoption and scale observability at your organization.
Cracking the Code on Observability Metrics
Learn how top companies measure success, track key metrics, and connect observability to business outcomes.
Real-World Case Study
Learn how a tech leader transformed observability at multiple companies with Grafana Cloud.
Agenda
- 13:00
Registration
Get your badge, meet the Grafana Labs team, and settle in for a great afternoon. - 13:30
Opening Remarks
Get a preview of the afternoon’s program and get to know your Grafana Labs hosts. - 13:45
The Six Essentials of Observability Success
Effective observability isn’t just about tools – it’s about leadership, too. In this session, you’ll learn the six essentials for building and sustaining a strong observability strategy. From aligning teams and securing executive support to avoiding common pitfalls, we’ll show you how these essentials work together to create a successful observability framework that empowers your organization to make better decisions, respond to issues faster, and protect what matters most.
- Hauke Melius, Solutions Engineer Manager, DACH, Grafana Labs
- 14:15
How to implement your observability strategy with the Grafana platform
Observability can help your organization ensure reliability that keeps customers engaged and coming back for more. But how do you move from what you’re doing now to a centralized, end-to-end approach to observability? In this presentation, you’ll learn how the Grafana platform offers all the tooling you need to make a seamless transition to a powerful new observability strategy. And you’ll see exactly how other companies are making the move to centralized observability with Grafana technologies.
- Robin Gustafsson, VP of Product, Grafana Labs
- 14:45
Break
Grab a refreshment and connect with members of your local observability leadership community. - 15:15
Grafana Cloud: Beyond "Just" Observability
From management to technicians, and from AWS to Zendesk—this approach goes beyond application-centric observability. It shifts the focus from just monitoring the system to analyzing the data it contains, providing deeper insights and a more comprehensive understanding.
- Jan Ove Steppat, Infrastructure Architect Container/Observability, CLAAS
- 15:45
Embracing Observability: The DevOps Mindset Shift with OpenTelemetry
In the evolving landscape of DevOps, observability is no longer optional—it’s a fundamental pillar of success. During this session, Gunter explores the critical mindset shift required to make observability an integral part of DevOps practices.
- Gunter Geib, Lead Architect Monitoring, Observability & AIOps, DATEV eG
- 16:15
Observability journeys panel
Learn in a dynamic discussion with Grafana experts and local observability leaders as they share successes, setbacks, and next steps in their observability journeys.
- Sebastian Schubert, Solutions engineer, Grafana Labs
- Kenan Karamehmedovic, Partner Sales Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services – Germany | Munich
- Julian Grumbach, Director Partner Management, Business Development, Sales, PCG
- 16:45
Closing session + Q&A
- 17:00
Networking reception
Continue the conversation and connect with peers, leaders, and experts over refreshments and drinks.
Thank you to our sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a code of conduct for the event?
- Yes. By registering, all attendees at any event hosted by Grafana Labs are required to comply with the event code of conduct and event terms and conditions.
- What is the refund policy? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket?
- Tickets are nonrefundable, but you can request to transfer your ticket to someone else by emailing events@grafana.com.
- Are there sponsorship opportunities available for this event?
- There are a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available for these events. Please contact sponsors@grafana.com for more details.
- How can I register?
- You can register by purchasing a ticket on our website. Once payment has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email with your ticket.
- Do I need to print my tickets?
- You are not required to print your ticket; you can simply show one of our team members your ticket directly from your tablet or mobile phone upon arrival at the check-in desk. A valid photo ID is also an acceptable form of proof of registration.
- What time should I arrive?
- Registration will open at 13:00. Please check in at the registration desk and collect your name badge. If you arrive before registration is open, please wait at the entrance hall of the venue until a member of the staff lets you in.
- Can I purchase a ticket at the venue?
- We kindly ask participants to purchase tickets ahead of the event via our website. Tickets will not be available to be purchased on-site.
- May guests attend the event?
- The event is limited to attendees who have purchased a valid ticket.
- Are food and drinks included with my registration?
- The event will provide a hosted evening reception. Snacks and beverages will be available throughout the duration of the event. If you are attending the event and have severe food allergies, please email us at events@grafana.com.
- What is the dress code for the event?
- Business casual.
- What should I bring to the event?
- Come prepared with questions you would like to ask our experts. You can bring your laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. Wi-Fi will be made available throughout the conference rooms.
- Will you have a coat check for the event?
- No coat check will be available
- What if I need special access requirements?
- If you have any special access requirements, please email us at events@grafana.com upon registration, and we can make necessary arrangements to enable your attendance.
- I have additional questions. Who can I contact?
- Please direct any additional questions to events@grafana.com
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