The cloud native landscape is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve means more than just reading documentation—it means connecting with the people who are shaping the future. That’s exactly what the inaugural Kubernetes Community Day (KCD) SF Bay Area event is all about. This full-day gathering, proudly sponsored by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), is the ultimate opportunity for enthusiasts, developers, and industry leaders to come together for a day of insightful talks and unparalleled networking.
On September 9th, the historic Computer History Museum in Mountain View will open its doors to the Bay Area’s thriving cloud native community. This isn’t just a conference; it’s a celebration of collaboration and knowledge sharing. As an added bonus, your event registration grants you access to the museum’s fascinating exhibits, allowing you to explore the history of technology during your breaks.
A Day Packed with Industry Visionaries
The KCD SF Bay Area event boasts an incredible lineup of speakers and visionaries. You’ll have the chance to hear directly from some of the most influential minds in the cloud native space. Confirmed speakers include:
- Solomon Hykes, the founder of Docker and Dagger.io, whose work has fundamentally changed the way we build and deploy applications.
- Jim Bugwadia, founder of Nirmata and a key maintainer of the popular policy engine Kyverno.
- Ramiro Berrelleza, founder of Okteto, who is dedicated to simplifying cloud native development workflows.
- Marina Moore, the head of Edera Research, and a security expert data scientist.
- Dan Garfield, co-founder of Codefresh and a maintainer of the Argo Project.
- Ron Petty and Ricardo Aravena, leads of the CNCF AI WG & TOC, who are at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence with cloud native technologies.
- Jonathan Bryce, Executive Director of the CNCF, LF, and OIF.
These are just a few of the thought leaders you can expect to learn from. The full schedule, which you can view at https://schedule.kcdsfbayarea.com, is packed with sessions designed to expand your knowledge and inspire new ideas.
A Special Moment: Celebrating 10 Years of the CNCF
This year marks a special milestone for the cloud native community. We will take a moment during the event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). The Computer History Museum holds a unique significance for us, as it was the very location where the CNCF was born. We are thrilled to be back at this historic venue to honor a decade of innovation, collaboration, and growth that has shaped the modern technological landscape. Join us as we recognize the achievements of the past ten years and look forward to the future of cloud native technology.
Hands-On Workshops and Demos
In addition to the main talks, the event will feature hands-on workshops from some of the leading companies in the cloud native ecosystem. These sessions will give you a chance to dive deep into new tools and technologies with guidance from the experts who created them.
- Heroku: Explore approaches to deploying and managing applications, with a focus on developer-friendly workflows, scalability, and best practices..
- Appscode: Gain practical experience with running production-grade databases on Kubernetes through hands-on sessions covering popular open source projects.
- Nirmata: Dive into Kubernetes governance and policy-as-code with the maintainers of Kyverno. These workshops are perfect for anyone looking to automate security and compliance in their clusters.
- Mirantis: Whether you’re a developer or an administrator, Mirantis will offer sessions on cloud native solutions, including Docker and Kubernetes, designed to help you prepare for certifications or simply sharpen your skills.
- Octopus Deploy: Simplify your CI/CD pipeline with deployment automation. This workshop will show you how to build robust, repeatable processes for getting your software from commit to production.
Hosted by Your Cloud Native Bay Area User Groups
This event is brought to you by the passionate leaders of the Cloud Native Bay Area user groups: Lisa-Marie Namphy (Intuit), Rey Lejano (Red Hat), Jason Smith (Google), and Natalie Lunbeck (Shipyard). Their vision is to create a space that fosters collaboration and strengthens the local tech community.
The day will culminate in a vibrant evening social hour, the perfect setting to relax, network, and connect with fellow attendees. It’s a great opportunity to continue conversations from the day and forge new friendships and professional connections.
Take Action Today!
- View the Schedule: https://schedule.kcdsfbayarea.com
- Get Tickets: Use code FRIENDS25 for a 25% discount on either platform.
- CNCF Community (requires a Linux Foundation account)
- Lu.ma (requires a Lu.ma account)
Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best, network with peers, and celebrate the dynamic spirit of the cloud native community. We look forward to seeing you on September 9th in Mountain View!