netdev foundation TSC meeting notes - Sep 22nd

Present: Andrew, Eric, Johannes, Iwashima-san, Jakub, Paolo, Willem, Simon

Next steps for logo
- Work finished
- Designer to submit the payment request and transfer design files

Request for funding for more NIC testing
- Board approved the $55k USD budget
- Needed last minute increase +$10k due to memory module shortage (16GB->32GB DIMM change), also approved
- Waiting for PO to be issued by LF, hopefully quote will still be valid (expired on Mon)

Academic research program
- Working on this with Brian Haberman (board chair)
- Looking to announce in mid-October for 2027-2028 academic year

LPC / conferences
- Paolo to attend, will assist in running Networking track

Membership renewal
- TSC and Board happy to support members in this process