Evolving platform engineering for AI-native workloads
Platform Engineering 1.0 delivered real value. Golden paths accelerated deployment. Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) reduced cognitive load for developers. Self-service infrastructure gave developers back hours they had been spending filing tickets. Pipelines provided a standard vehicle to…
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 in Amsterdam highlighted the evolution of cloud native practices, particularly in platform engineering, and the growing focus on inclusion and accessibility within the community. This year’s conference emphasized that technical success…
Documentary follows the creation and growth of the Backstage project, highlighting its role in accelerating platform engineering initiatives Key Highlights AMSTERDAM—25 March, 2026—The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software,…
New CNCF Technology Radar survey shows which cloud native tools developers view as mature and ready for broad adoption Key Highlights: AMSTERDAM, KUBECON + CLOUDNATIVECON EUROPE– March 24, 2026 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®),…
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 Co-located Event Deep Dive: Platform Engineering Day
Platform Engineering Day launched at KubeCon in Paris in spring 2024 to create space for deeper discussion on platform engineering principles, practices, and real-world experiences. Now in its fifth edition in Amsterdam, the event reflects growing…
Cloud Native Live: Crossplane 2.0 – AI-Driven Control Loops for Platform Engineering
As platform engineering teams look to operationalize AI, the challenge isn’t replacing Kubernetes control planes; it’s extending them safely. In this Cloud Native Live session, we’ll show how Crossplane 2.0 provides a strong foundation for AI-assisted…
Platform engineering maintenance pitfalls and smart strategies to stay ahead
Platform engineering is a discipline that aims to increase the productivity of software engineering teams by designing, building, and maintaining internal platforms that abstract underlying infrastructure complexity and provide self-service capabilities. Kubernetes-based platforms are often complex…
History and evolution of platform engineering Platform engineering is a discipline focused on building and maintaining software development platforms that provide self-service for developer teams, offering the necessary infrastructure for provisioning an application, for example. The…
CNCF Launches CNPE Certification to Define Enterprise-Scale Platform Engineering Globally
The latest addition to CNCF’s growing certification portfolio, designed to meet the increasing demand for specialized training Key Highlights KUBECON + CLOUDNATIVECON NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTA, Georgia – November 11, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation®…
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 Co-Located Event Deep Dive: Platform Engineering Day
This marks the fourth edition of Platform Engineering Day, following successful events in Paris (2024), Salt Lake City (2024), and London (2025). We’re excited to continue exploring case studies and deep technical dives as platform engineering…