Last week I attended the RTC.ON 2025 conference in Krakow, Poland, alongside my colleagues Alberto González Trastoy and Alfred González Trastoy from our WebRTC.ventures team. The conference is in its third year, and this was my second time attending. RTC.ON has quickly become one of the premier gatherings for video and voice developers. It’s always a fantastic opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with peers who are pushing the boundaries of real-time communication.
This year’s event did not disappoint. Between the technical deep dives, inspiring talks, and hallway conversations, I came away with fresh insights into where WebRTC is headed, how AI is shaping our industry, and the practical challenges and opportunities ahead for developers like us.
Key Takeaways from RTC.ON 2025
MOQ Standardization is on the Horizon
One of the biggest updates: both Media over QUIC (MOQ) and WebTransport are edging closer to standardization. If all goes as planned, we could see them finalized by mid-2026. These technologies promise to reshape how we deliver real-time media on the web, opening doors for more efficient and scalable applications. Also, make sure you check out the WebRTC Live that we broadcast from the conference, where Will Law from Akamai gave us an update on MOQ!
AI Pipelines in Real-Time Media
AI continues to play an increasingly important role in communication apps. I was especially interested in the discussions around AI pipelines in WebRTC development. Companies like Pipecat by Daily and LiveKit (both WebRTC.ventures partners) were mentioned as important players. We saw excellent presentations from Meetecho (creators of Janus), 8×8 (makers of Jitsi), and Red5, each sharing valuable lessons from their own work in integrating AI with media pipelines.
The Rise of Edge Computing
A topic I didn’t expect to hear so much about was edge computing. While features like background replacement already happen on devices, speakers predicted a growing trend of deploying AI and LLMs directly on the edge for IoT use cases, generative AI avatars, and real-time language translation. One practical tip echoed by multiple presenters: always choose the smallest model that is “good enough” to balance performance and cost.
Technology Serving People
Finally, I want to highlight a particularly inspiring talk by Simon de Haan from Turn.io, who shared how they’re using WhatsApp to improve healthcare access in the global south. It was a powerful reminder that beyond the protocols and architectures, our work in real-time communications can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Why This Matters for Our Clients
At WebRTC.ventures, we’re passionate about staying ahead of the latest trends in real-time communications so we can bring those insights back to the solutions we design for our clients. Whether it’s exploring how MOQ and WebTransport will impact the future of video, integrating AI into media pipelines, or experimenting with edge-based deployments, our team is actively preparing for what’s next.
If your organization is exploring AI-driven communication applications built on WebRTC and LLMs, we’d love to help. Our experts can guide you from concept to production, ensuring your applications are both innovative and scalable.
Thank You, RTC.ON 2025!
A big thanks to the team at Software Mansion for hosting such a well-organized and engaging conference. They even set up a fantastic studio space for us to broadcast WebRTC Live during the event. It is a testament to their commitment to building community in the real-time communication space.
I’m already looking forward to next year!
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