Lima, Peru — the “Ciudad de los Reyes” — hosted one of the most energized and well-attended Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) in the region this past weekend. From the start, it was clear that this was a gathering shaped by international collaboration and a shared passion for cloud native technologies across Latin America.
Speakers and attendees came from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Venezuela, the United States, and Peru. The diverse representation showed how deeply connected the region is around open source, with community members from different countries actively contributing to shared growth.
The event was at capacity, and every session was packed. What stood out to me was how the attendees approached it with the same enthusiasm and energy as a KubeCon + CloudNativeCon—only this time, it was happening right in Lima. The atmosphere was electric from the moment I walked into the venue. We estimated, over 600 people joined us throughout the day. Even after we ran out of swag and lanyards halfway through the event, the energy never dropped. In fact, by the time Pavel Puclla hosted the closing raffle with incredible enthusiasm, the room felt even more packed than it did in the morning.
On Friday night, we gathered for the speaker reception. We shared a meal of delicious local food and attended a cultural performance that depicted the stories, struggles, and triumphs of the Peruvian people. It was a powerful way to connect with the local community and culture. That evening, we discussed how our cloud native communities operate in our respective countries, the challenges we face, and the strategies we’re exploring to grow participation and adoption. We also shared success stories on how we’ve used cloud native tools to drive meaningful outcomes.
Getting to meet with representatives from PUCP, the event host, was another highlight. They expressed interest in expanding their work with cloud native technologies, and I was able to share some insight into the broader community and Peru’s leadership in the region. Peru has made impressive strides in cultivating new contributors—particularly within the growing group of Kubestronauts—and has become a central hub for Latin America’s momentum.
As the son of Honduran immigrants, this event held deep personal meaning for me. I have always hoped to see more cloud native leaders emerge from Latin America and take their place in the global open source ecosystem. KCD Lima was a clear step toward that goal. The event didn’t just highlight regional talent—it elevated it. It gave us a space to collaborate, learn, and lead together.
I also had the privilege of moderating a panel on cloud native in the enterprise. The conversation focused on real-world challenges, success stories, and best practices. Panelists represented a wide range of industries including banking, consulting, mining, education, training, and government. While the list of sectors involved is far from exhaustive, it reflects how deeply cloud native practices are taking root across Latin America.
The level of coordination across countries and the collective investment in KCD Lima made it clear that this is a regional movement. The event highlighted the scale, talent, and dedication of the Latin American cloud native ecosystem.
Acknowledgments
A heartfelt thank you to the organizers:
Carol Valencia (CNCF Ambassador)
Pavel Puclla (CEO at Se.Colectiva)
Jean Paul Lopez (Senior Consultant at Red Hat)
Juan Manuel Chavez (Product Owner at BCP)
Ronald Requena (Senior Engineer at Mibanco)
Thank you to PUCP for hosting us and supporting community growth in Peru.
And a sincere thank you to all the speakers who made this event possible:
Speakers:
Almendra Paz Rodriguez, Bianca Torres, Bruno Lopes, Caio Medeiros Pinto, Cami Martins, Carlos Martin Candela Espichan, Carolina Herrera Monteza, Daniel Román, Dante Medico Mejia, David Dali Susanibar Arce, Diana Alfaro, Eddú Meléndez Gonzales, Edmar Campos Cardoso, Edson Ferreira, Eduardo Munari, Eduardo Spotti, Emma Flores, Enzo Venturi, Ernesto Cardenas, Francisco Meneses, Gabriel Gómez de la Torre Parodi, Geoffroy Meder, Gina Alegre Milla, Glisse Lisbeth Jorge Malca, Gustavo Carvalho, Hugo Guerrero, Igor Eulálio, Ivan Contreras, Jack Torpoco, Jake Pineda, Jean Paul López, Jhon Inga, Jorge Luis Eduardo Avila Celada, Josef Calderon, Josua Castro, Juan Carlos Salvador, Juan Manuel Chávez, Jürgen Anders Guerra Ramos, Ken Esparta, Luis Falero Otiniano, Luis Rojas, Max Zeballos Torres, Nefi Arroyo, Nelson Luis Contreras Centeno, Paul Escarcena, Peter Lescano, Rafael Brito, Roberto Magallanes Martinez, Rodolfo Barzola Valdez, Rodrigo Alvarez, Sebastián Burgos, Sergio Méndez, Stanislav Yanallalli Emeliev, Stevenson Ramirez, Valeria Alexandra Villacorta Landeo, Willian Marchan Aranda, Yahaira Lisseth Perez Becerra.
Thank you for sharing your expertise and helping grow this community.
Cloud native in Latin America has a bright future, and events like KCD Lima continue to carry that momentum forward. If you are considering being part of the Latin American cloud native community, come for the food, but stay for the expertise. You’ll be glad you did!