PacketFest ’25 is a technical conference bringing together the ntop and Wireshark communities focusing on network traffic monitoring, cybersecurity, and open-source technologies.

PacketFest is a two-day technical event that convenes the ntop and Wireshark communities to discuss network traffic monitoring, visibility, cybersecurity, and open source technologies. The event's primary objective is to demonstrate how contemporary traffic monitoring challenges can be effectively addressed utilizing preferred tools. Additionally, attendees will gain insights into monitoring challenges and gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in ntop and Wireshark.
What to expect from this event:
- Practical guidance on solving real-world packet-related challenges
- Discovery of the latest features offered by ntop and Wireshark
- Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals
- Inspiration from industry experts who share their acquired knowledge
- The chance to contribute to the development of future roadmap items by providing feedback and insights
- Interaction with developers and instructors
- Acquisition of novel ideas and techniques that can be directly applied to daily work

PacketFest is not a marketing venue or a passive meeting. We actively encourage interaction and the exchange of perspectives among attendees. Sessions will be recorded and shared after the event, but no live streaming will be offered to promote in-person attendance.