kubernetes · jackfrancis · Feb 13, 2026 · Feb 13, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
diff --git a/sig-autoscaling/CONTRIBUTING.md b/sig-autoscaling/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ You can also learn more about the [SIG Autoscaling Charter](https://github.com/k
 ## Getting started
 Joining the [mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/kubernetes-sig-autoscaling) will get you invited to the general SIG meetings.
 
-Our Regular SIG Meeting is Mondays at 16:00 CET (Central European Time). This is a general forum for wider issues as well as most of the subprojects.
+Our Regular SIG Meeting is on [Thursdays at 17:00 Poland](https://zoom.us/j/96548204174) (weekly). [Convert to your timezone](http://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/?t=17%3A00&tz=Poland). This is a general forum for wider issues as well as most of the subprojects.
 
 Most of the work of the SIG is undertaken by our [Subprojects](https://github.com/kubernetes/community/tree/master/sig-autoscaling#subprojects) where new contributors are always welcome. Some of the subprojects have their own dedicated meetings - either on an ad-hoc basis, or organised more regularly. See the above link and each subproject's Slack channel for more details.
 

diff --git a/sig-autoscaling/README.md b/sig-autoscaling/README.md
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ The following [subprojects][subproject-definition] are owned by sig-autoscaling:
   - [kubernetes/kubernetes/pkg/controller/podautoscaler](https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/blob/master/pkg/controller/podautoscaler/OWNERS)
 ### karpenter
 - **Owners:**
+  - [kubernetes-sigs/karpenter-provider-cluster-api](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter-provider-cluster-api/blob/main/OWNERS)
   - [kubernetes-sigs/karpenter-provider-ibm-cloud](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter-provider-ibm-cloud/blob/main/OWNERS)
   - [kubernetes-sigs/karpenter](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/blob/main/OWNERS)
 - **Contact:**

diff --git a/sig-autoscaling/annual-report-2025.md b/sig-autoscaling/annual-report-2025.md
@@ -4,6 +4,38 @@
 
 1. What work did the SIG do this year that should be highlighted?
 
+- 3 minor releases of VPA: [1.3.0](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/releases/tag/vertical-pod-autoscaler-1.3.0), [1.4.0](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/releases/tag/vertical-pod-autoscaler-1.4.0), [1.5.0](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/releases/tag/vertical-pod-autoscaler-1.5.0)
+  - In Place Pod Resizing promoted to Beta (`InPlaceOrRecreate` feature) (@adrianmoisey)
+- VPA Enhancement Proposals
+  - AEP-7862: [AEP-7862: CPU Startup Boost](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/tree/master/vertical-pod-autoscaler/enhancements/7862-cpu-startup-boost) (@kamarabbas99)
+  - AEP-8026 [AEP-8026: Allow per-VPA component configuration parameters](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/tree/master/vertical-pod-autoscaler/enhancements/8026-per-vpa-component-configuration) (@omerap12)
+  - AEP-8818: [InPlace Update Mode work begun](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/tree/master/vertical-pod-autoscaler/enhancements/8818-in-place-only) (@omerap12)
+- 2 minor releases of Cluster Autoscaler: [1.33.0](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/releases/tag/cluster-autoscaler-1.33.0), [1.34.0](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/releases/tag/cluster-autoscaler-1.33.0)
+- Cluster Autoscaler Enhancement Proposals
+  - [Granular Resource Limits (CapacityQuota API)](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/blob/master/cluster-autoscaler/proposals/granular-resource-limits.md) @norbertcyran
+  - Spare Capacity (CapacityBuffer API)[https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/blob/master/cluster-autoscaler/proposals/buffers.md] @jbtk
+- 7 minor release of Karpenter: [1.2.0](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/releases/tag/v1.2.0), [1.3.0](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/releases/tag/v1.3.0), [1.4.0](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/releases/tag/v1.4.0), [1.5.0](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/releases/tag/v1.5.0), [1.6.0](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/releases/tag/v1.6.0), [1.7.0](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/releases/tag/v1.7.0), [1.8.0](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/releases/tag/v1.8.0)
+- Karpenter RFCs
+  - [Static Capacity](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/blob/main/designs/static-capacity.md) @sumukha-radhakrishna
+  - [NodeRegistrationHealthy Status Condition](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/pull/1910) @jigisha620
+  - [Node Overlay](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/blob/main/designs/node-overlay.md) @engedaam
+  - [Karpenter Integration Test Migration](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/blob/main/designs/karpenter-integration-testing.md) @engedaam
+  - [DRA KWOK Driver](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/blob/main/designs/karpenter-dra-kwok-driver.md) @alimaazamat
+  - [GTE and LTE Operators for Requirements](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/blob/main/designs/gte-lte-operators.md) @ellistarn
+- Healthy Ecosystem
+  - Karpenter provider maturity
+    - [IBM Cloud Provider](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter-provider-ibm-cloud)
+    - [Cluster API Provider](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter-provider-cluster-api)
+  - Cluster Autoscaler provider growth
+    - New [CoreWeave Provider](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/tree/master/cluster-autoscaler/cloudprovider/coreweave)
+    - New [Utho Provider](https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/tree/master/cluster-autoscaler/cloudprovider/utho)
+- Significant Leadership Updates
+  - Maciek Pytel steps down as Chair (Thank you @maciekpytel !)
+  - Kuba Tużnik (@towca) promoted to Chair
+  - Jack Francis (@jackfrancis) promoted to Lead
+  - Ray Wainman served as Lead, now Emeritus (Thank you @raywainman !)
+  - Adrian Moisey @adrianmoisey promoted to Lead
+
 <!--
    Some example items that might be worth highlighting:
    - Major KEP advancement
@@ -14,9 +46,14 @@
 
 2. Are there any areas and/or subprojects that your group needs help with (e.g. fewer than 2 active OWNERS)?
 
+- Omer Aplatony has stepped up considerably to reinforce HPA (thank you @omerap12), in addition to his work maintaining VPA. At least one more regular maintainer is still needed. We are tracking progress here:
+  - https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/128948
+
 
 3. Did you have community-wide updates in 2025 (e.g. KubeCon talks)?
 
+- [Kubecon NA 2025 SIG Update](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aflZ5ccrgnw)
+
 <!--
   Examples include links to email, slides, or recordings.
 -->
@@ -30,24 +67,20 @@
       Please raise an issue in kubernetes/community, if the KEP metadata is correct but the generated list is incorrect.
 -->
 
-<!-- 
-  - Alpha
-    - [5030 - Integrate CSI Volume attach limits with cluster autoscaler](https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/tree/master/keps/sig-autoscaling/5030-attach-limit-autoscaler) - v1.35
-    - [5325 - Improve pod selection accuracy across workload types](https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/tree/master/keps/sig-autoscaling/5325-hpa-pod-selection-accuracy) - v1.35
-
-  - Beta
-    - [4951 - Configurable tolerance for HPA](https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/tree/master/keps/sig-autoscaling/4951-configurable-hpa-tolerance) - v1.35
- -->
+- Alpha
+  - [5030 - Integrate CSI Volume attach limits with cluster autoscaler](https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/tree/master/keps/sig-autoscaling/5030-attach-limit-autoscaler) - v1.35
+- Beta
+  - [4951 - Configurable tolerance for HPA](https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/tree/master/keps/sig-autoscaling/4951-configurable-hpa-tolerance) - v1.35
 
 ## [Subprojects](https://git.k8s.io/community/sig-autoscaling#subprojects)
 
 
 **Continuing:**
-  - addon-resizer
   - cluster-autoscaler
-  - horizontal-pod-autoscaler
   - karpenter
+  - horizontal-pod-autoscaler
   - vertical-pod-autoscaler
+  - addon-resizer
 
 ## [Working groups](https://git.k8s.io/community/sig-autoscaling#working-groups)
 
@@ -56,17 +89,17 @@
 **Continuing:**
  - Batch
  - Device Management
- - Serving
+ - Serving (Retiring as of Feb 2026)
 
 ## Operational
 
 Operational tasks in [sig-governance.md]:
-- [ ] [README.md] reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed
-- [ ] [CONTRIBUTING.md] reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed
-- [ ] Other contributing docs (e.g. in devel dir or contributor guide) reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed
-- [ ] Subprojects list and linked OWNERS files in [sigs.yaml] reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed
-- [ ] SIG leaders (chairs, tech leads, and subproject leads) in [sigs.yaml] are accurate and active, and updated if needed
-- [ ] Meeting notes and recordings for 2025 are linked from [README.md] and updated/uploaded if needed
+- [x] [README.md] reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed
+- [x] [CONTRIBUTING.md] reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed
+- [x] Other contributing docs (e.g. in devel dir or contributor guide) reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed
+- [x] Subprojects list and linked OWNERS files in [sigs.yaml] reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed
+- [x] SIG leaders (chairs, tech leads, and subproject leads) in [sigs.yaml] are accurate and active, and updated if needed
+- [x] Meeting notes and recordings for 2025 are linked from [README.md] and updated/uploaded if needed
 
 
 [CONTRIBUTING.md]: https://git.k8s.io/community/sig-autoscaling/CONTRIBUTING.md

diff --git a/sigs.yaml b/sigs.yaml
@@ -731,6 +731,7 @@ sigs:
         contact:
           slack: karpenter
         owners:
+          - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter-provider-cluster-api/main/OWNERS
           - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter-provider-ibm-cloud/main/OWNERS
           - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter/main/OWNERS
       - name: vertical-pod-autoscaler