• Istio announces 2025 Steering Committee elections, opening four Community Seats. • Nine Contribution Seats allocated based on vendor contributions, including Solo.io 5 seats. • Community Seats voted by project members, candidates must not hold Contribution Seats. • Nominations deadline February 23; voter eligibility requires recent PR merge or membership. • Steering Committee manages governance, branding, marketing, and CNCF collaboration. • Allocation reflects deep vendor investment, especially in ambient mode.

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  • Istio has announced the 2025‑2026 Steering Committee elections. Nine Contribution Seats will be allocated proportionally to vendors based on recent contributions, with five companies-Solo.io (5 seats), Microsoft, Huawei, and Tetrate (1 seat each)-selected for this term. Four Community Seats will be elected by project members who are not employed by a Contribution‑Seat holder. Nominations for candidates and voting‑exception requests are due February 23; voting runs from February 24 to March 9. Once elections conclude, the full committee will be announced, and members are encouraged to participate in voting, nominating, and contributing to Istio’s governance and development.

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