Kong is a user-friendly tool that facilitates the quick setup of routing requests by starting an instance, configuring a service, and setting up a route to the service, with the option to enable various plugins. Beyond basic routing, Kong offers advanced capabilities such as load balancing through upstreams and targets, multiple hashing modes, health checks, circuit breakers, and enhanced routing control via plugins. These features were highlighted in a presentation at the Kong Summit, where attendees could learn about the extensive routing functionalities available. The Summit also offered opportunities to sign up for updates and watch related presentations, encouraging participation in future events.