Introducing this year's new Datadog Ambassadors and the new Datadog Champions program

In 2023, Datadog launched its Ambassadors program, which has since experienced significant growth, leading to the introduction of the 2026 cohort, encompassing cloud security experts, SRE practitioners, platform engineers, DevOps leaders, and AI observability specialists from diverse global locations. The Ambassadors have made notable contributions, such as organizing user groups and workshops and sharing practical insights within the community. In addition to the Ambassadors, Datadog introduced the Champions program to recognize individuals contributing to the ecosystem by publishing content and engaging with their communities. The inaugural 2026 Champions cohort consists of 25 practitioners from 11 countries, selected for their impactful work, including infrastructure management, feedback integration into product development, and running long-term learning communities. Being a Champion includes benefits such as content amplification, public recognition, and direct engagement with Datadog's product teams.