This is the very first KyvernoCon! While Kyverno has been part of the CNCF since November 2020, and has had a strong presence at past KubeCon events through policy as code focused talks, maintainer sessions, and community meetups, this is the first time our community is gathering under one roof for a dedicated event.
Kubernetes has become the standard for cloud native and AI/ML workloads, and large organizations need to automate security and compliance. Hence, there is a critical need and growing awareness for policy as code. Over the past few years, Kyverno has matured significantly, becoming the most widely adopted CNCF policy engine. As we work towards becoming a graduated project and are continuing to incorporate new capabilities like CEL-based policies and a growing set of integrations across the ecosystem, the timing felt right to create a space where users, contributors, and platform teams can learn, share, and shape the future of policy as code together.
Who will get the most out of attending this event?
KyvernoCon is designed for anyone building or running Kubernetes platforms, but especially valuable for:
- Organizations running Kubernetes at scale and for mission critical software, who are looking for unified governance across clusters, pipelines, and cloud.
- Platform engineers and SREs who want to leverage policy as code into day-to-day workflows for automated and secure delivery practices, cost savings, and a better overall developer experience.
- Security and compliance teams looking for practical ways to enforce standards and reduce risk.
- Developers and operators who want to understand how policy can improve reliability and speed.
- Adopters, contributors, and open-source enthusiasts eager to collaborate and shape Kyverno’s next chapter.
- Leaders and decision-makers curious about why policy as code has become a must-have in modern platform engineering and software delivery.
If you touch Kubernetes in any way and care about doing it securely, sustainably, and at scale, you’ll get value out of spending the day with us.
What is new with Kyverno this year?
This inaugural edition is especially exciting because of the timing: Kyverno was born and raised in Kubernetes, but has now expanded beyond Kubernetes into a unified policy engine that can be used at any layer of the stack, inside and outside of clusters. Other solutions that attempted to do the same, have failed or stagnated because of high complexity and lack of scalability.
Kyerno 1.15 just unified policy types like ValidatingPolicy with expanded CEL support, and added powerful CLI and shift-left features. This is a game changer, as now Kubernetes style policies can be used universally!
KyvernoCon attendees will be among the first to see how these new capabilities are shaping real-world platform engineering practices. The event will also showcase community case studies, highlighting how organizations across industries are solving compliance, supply chain security, and reliability challenges at scale with Kyverno.
In short, KyvernoCon 2025 is the community’s first chance to come together, share lessons, and chart the future of policy as code in the CNCF ecosystem.
What will the day look like?
KyvernoCon is a halfday, community-driven event. The morning will be filled with deep-dive talks, demos, and case studies highlighting how policies are transforming software delivery at scale. The initial response to our CFP was excellent and we’re grateful to our program committee for reviewing so many talks in detail helping us create a diverse track offering something for everyone.
Sessions will feature practical case studies and stories from end users and other ecosystem partners, interactive discussions that connect Kyverno to the wider CNCF landscape, and forward-looking conversations about where policy as code is headed, ensuring attendees leave with both immediate takeaways and a vision of what’s possible next.
Additionally, our team will be on-hand during the event and throughout KubeCon as we deliver additional technical sessions, project updates, and contributor insights.
Should I do any homework first?
No heavy preparation is required to feel at home at KyvernoCon. To ensure you get the most out of the experience we encourage folks to:
- Explore the agenda. We have talks for all levels so be sure to add them to your Shed schedule and calendar.
- Consider learning about the Kyverno basics – review the documentation or try out a simple policy for context.
- Think about your own challenges – bring questions about compliance, developer experience, or supply chain security and be ready to raise your hand to ask questions during Q&A.
- Engage with our team on Slack or GitHub – say hello to the community ahead of time; it makes in-person conversations even better!
Above all, come ready to connect, share, and learn. KyvernoCon is built around collaboration.
Find your community!
KyvernoCon is more than just a conference — it’s a milestone for our community! For the first time, contributors, adopters, and curious newcomers will have a dedicated space to meet, exchange ideas, and influence the future of policy as code.
Whether you’re looking for practical takeaways, inspiration from peers, or ways to get more involved in open source, KyvernoCon is the best place to start. We’re excited to see the community come together and can’t wait for the conversations, connections, and collaborations that will spark here.
A special note from the chairs:
We’re looking forward to seeing the policy as code conversation elevated across KubeCon. Our team will be at the Kyverno booth in the Project Pavillion to discuss your use cases in depth. As the creators of Kyverno, we will also be present at the Nirmata booth (1430??) for discussions.
Policy as Code has become essential for platform engineering success, and it’s exciting to see it recognized alongside other core CNCF technologies.
We’re also eager to connect with the broader community in Atlanta, learn from other projects, and explore how Kyverno can continue to integrate across the ecosystem—from GitOps and supply chain security to observability and beyond.
We hope to see you there!