Connect, Learn, and Lead: Upcoming Global Splunk User Group Events
In the rapidly evolving world of data and AI, the most valuable insights often come from the peers who are solving the same technical challenges as you. At Splunk User Group in-person and virtual events, you can connect with peers, deepen your technical expertise, and engage with the broader Splunk community.
Check out this list of upcoming community-led events across the globe! If you see a 📡 symbol, it means it's a virtual or hybrid event that you can join from anywhere. Not seeing a group near you? Apply to become a User Group Leader and launch your own local chapter!
March Events
📡 Houston + Denver – March 18: LogForge: Synthetic Log Generation for Real-World Testing
Join the Houston and Denver Splunk User Groups for a cross-chapter session on LogForge — an open-source synthetic event log generator built for SOC engineers, DFIR analysts, and platform operators who need realistic data to test pipelines, detections, and integrations.
📡 Ahmedabad – March 20: Splunk 101 – Introduction to Splunk and Architecture
This session introduces the fundamentals of Splunk and its core architecture. You will explore how data flows through the platform and understand key components such as indexers, forwarders, and search heads. Ideal for beginners,
Wellington NZ – March 24: Wellington Splunk User Group Meeting
We’ll have our one and only local Splunk Trust member from New Zealand, Michael Uschmann, giving a talk on his role on the Splunk Answers community site. Expect presentations followed by casual (and complimentary) food, drinks and chat
📡 Baltimore + Harrisburg – March 24: March User Group Meeting
Let’s get together, catch up, and learn. Topic TBD, but suggestions and feedback are welcome on our Discussions forum!
Stuttgart – March 25: Boss of the SOC (BOTS) + User Group Mega Event
Join us for a full day of activities, including a BOTS capturre the flag competition, a collaborative user group session, and an evening social with snacks and drinks.
📡 Idaho Falls – March 25: The “Zero-Pressure” Kickoff
Join us for a relaxed and informal virtual gathering to kick off the Idaho Falls Splunk User Group! We're focusing on a "Problem Swap" session where you can share what you're working on or where you're stuck. The goal is to collaboratively envision what our community can become, whether you're a seasoned Splunker or new to the scene.
📡 Fort Worth – March 26: Operationalizing Externally Trained ML Models in Splunk MLTK
We’ll explore how to bring externally trained machine learning models into Splunk using the Open Neural Network Exchange (ONNX) format and run real-time inference within the Splunk environment. Perfect for anyone looking to extend Splunk beyond built-in algorithms and integrate enterprise-grade AI models seamlessly.
📡 Ahmedabad – March 27: Splunk 101 - Search Processing Language (SPL) Basics
This session covers the fundamentals of Splunk’s Search Processing Language (SPL). You will learn how to perform basic searches, filter data, and extract meaningful insights with hands-on examples.
📡 Netherlands + Dutch – March 31: Inside Splunk ES: ES 8.4 Update Session
This series will ensure you fully leverage all the value of Splunk Enterprise Security by delivering focused, practical deep dives that empower you to rapidly adopt new features, optimize workflows, and maximize your SOC’s efficiency and effectiveness. In this session we'll have closer look at all the new features that came with Enterprise Security 8.4
April Events
Washington D.C. – April 14: An In-Depth Tech Talk on SPL2
Join us for an in-depth Tech Talk on SPL2, the next-generation language designed to unify data preparation, search, and transformations across the entire Splunk ecosystem. We will explore how SPL2 makes your job easier by reducing the learning curve and providing a consistent experience for data both in-motion and at-rest.
London – April 16: Bringing AI to Splunk Operations — Today, Not Tomorrow
Join the Splunk London User Group for an evening of networking, food, and a featured presentation by Guilhem Marchand on implementing practical, context-aware AI assistants directly within Splunk. Plus, Aleem Cummings, SplunkTrust and UG Leader, is back as co-leader!
Be sure to check our Splunk User Groups site for the most up-to-date listings!
