CloudNativeCon

CloudNativeCon is a conference series focused on cloud-native computing, organized by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). The event brings together developers, operators, architects, and leaders to share knowledge, experiences, and advances in cloud-native technologies and practices.

The program typically includes keynotes, technical talks, tutorials, hands-on labs, and demonstrations. Tracks cover areas such as container orchestration, Kubernetes, microservices, service mesh, serverless, observability, security, storage, networking, and platform operations. The conference also features project demonstrations from CNCF-sponsored initiatives and an ecosystem of vendors and contributors.

Audience and purpose: CloudNativeCon aims to accelerate adoption and maturity of cloud-native computing by providing education, community engagement, and opportunities to learn from real-world case studies. Attendees range from software engineers and site reliability engineers to IT decision-makers and product teams, as well as maintainers and users of CNCF projects.

Relation to KubeCon: In many regions, CloudNativeCon is held in conjunction with KubeCon, forming a combined event often billed as KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. This co-located format emphasizes both Kubernetes-centric topics and broader cloud-native technologies, reflecting the CNCF ecosystem.

Regional presence and impact: The conference series has been hosted in multiple regions worldwide, adapting to regional interests and industry needs. It serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and community governance discussions around cloud-native projects and best practices.