CRI-O continues to evolve to support modern Kubernetes clusters in today’s AI-driven, cloud-native environments. This session will cover ongoing and upcoming work, including runtime metrics stabilization, enhancements in OCI artifact and image volume support, and experimentation in peer-to-peer image distribution. We will also highlight recent updates from SIG Node and security improvements. Additionally, we will explore the future of CRI-O beyond P2P image distribution and traditional container images, outlining the next steps for runtime innovation. Attendees will gain insights into the direction of CRI-O and the opportunities these developments create.