Explore the latest developments in virtio technology through this 27-minute conference talk that provides a comprehensive overview of the significant progress made in the virtio ecosystem over the past year. Learn about the new contributors joining the virtio community, discover recently introduced devices and drivers, and understand the enhanced functionality that has been implemented. Gain insights into the ongoing work on virtio specifications and examine the roadmap for what lies ahead in 2026 and beyond. This state of the union presentation offers valuable perspective on the current landscape of virtio technology and its future direction for developers, system administrators, and anyone working with virtualization technologies.