Kernel/VM Expedition Hokuriku Part 9
Overview
The ninth Hokuriku edition of a study group devoted to low-level technology such as kernels, virtualization and hardware. Held at Omicho Ichiba-kan in Kanazawa, it trades scale for density with just 35 in-person seats. Its stated policy imposes no genre restrictions, bringing OS developers, competitive programmers and security researchers into one room to share talks. Admission is free, with a parallel online stream.
Program
- Open-topic talks presented in sequence in a single room
- Two main sessions (25 min talk plus 5 min Q&A) and two sub sessions in the same format with priority for students
- Seven 10-minute short sessions and a set of 5-minute lightning talks
- Speakers can present on site or via a pre-submitted video played at the venue
- Streamed on YouTube; an evening networking party with lightning talks requires separate registration on connpass
Foundation
- Founded
- 2009
- Founder
- Volunteers of the Kernel/VM Expedition community
A low-level technology study group that held its first meeting in Tokyo in August 2009, centering on OS, VMM and hardware while refusing to restrict topics. Built around irregular Tokyo meetings, it has spawned regional editions in Kansai, Hokuriku, Tsukuba, Nagoya and Okinawa.
Transition
- 2009 First Kernel/VM Expedition held in Tokyo
- 2014 Hokuriku Part 1 held in July
- 2026 Hokuriku Part 9 held December 5 in Kanazawa, with 35 in-person seats and free admission
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