The IETF Snapshot provides a concise summary of the activities and achievements of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) in 2024. During this year, numerous RFCs were published, Internet-Drafts were submitted, and various Working Groups were chartered or concluded. These activities reflect the ongoing efforts to enhance and maintain the internet's infrastructure.

The IETF held two major meetings in 2024: IETF 123 in Madrid, Spain, and IETF 124 in Montreal, Canada. IETF 123 commenced on July 19 and concluded on July 25. This event was attended by a significant number of participants, including researchers, engineers, and industry leaders from around the world. Similarly, IETF 124 started on November 1 and ended on November 7. Both meetings were crucial for fostering collaboration and advancing internet technologies.

Notably, Cisco extended its commitment to the IETF with a substantial financial contribution of USD 1.3 million. This support was aimed at enhancing the networking performance provided during IETF meetings. The donation included new equipment that significantly improved the meeting networks.

In addition to these meetings, there were several new developments within the IETF community. For instance, at IETF 122, presentations were given on using Large Language Models (LLMs) to support network configuration and secure collaborative path control in BGP. These presentations highlighted innovative approaches to address complex networking challenges.

The IETF also offers a comprehensive Datatracker tool that contains data about various aspects of its operations, including documents, working groups, meetings, agendas, minutes, and presentations. This tool is invaluable for researchers and participants looking to stay informed about ongoing projects and initiatives.

Overall, the IETF Snapshot for 2024 underscores the organization's dedication to advancing internet technologies through collaborative efforts and innovative solutions.