We’re excited to launch a new video celebrating the energy, people, and community that make KubeCon + CloudNativeCon what it is.
One of the most powerful things about KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is the sheer scale and diversity of voices it brings together. As CNCF project maintainer Kingdon Barrett shares in the video, “The best thing about KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is the sheer number of projects that are represented here… it’s amazing to get to meet people from all over the world with all their diverse experience.” From maintainers to first-time contributors, the conference reflects the truly global nature of cloud native.
For many attendees, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is also a deeply personal milestone. Dan Kohn Scholarship recipient Unnati Atul Mishra describes finally meeting collaborators she’d only known online: “I’m able to connect with like-minded people, few of the brightest minds in the cloud native space… and meet contributors I used to connect with online, now in person.” These moments, where digital collaboration becomes human connection, are what make the experience unforgettable.
That openness is something people feel immediately. CNCF Ambassador Michael Uanikehi puts it simply: “You can literally walk up to anyone and have a conversation without feeling intimidated… everyone is open and willing to talk and express themselves.” Whether you’re new to the community or deeply embedded in it, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon creates space to learn, share, and belong.
Filmed at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Atlanta in November 2025, we invite you to experience the magic by watching the video. And as we look ahead to the next chapter of the cloud native journey, we can’t wait to see the community come together again. See you in Amsterdam!