Events

Co-Located Events

A Co-Located Event is a CNCF-hosted event. It centers on a particular CNCF project, CNCF landscape layer, or industry vertical within our ecosystem. This event type offers attendees a deep dive into knowledge, active collaboration, networking with peers, and the chance to influence cloud-native technology’s future through thought-provoking content and shared insights.

Opportunities:

• Access to engaging content
• Connect with the larger open-source community (maintainers, TAG/SIG members, contributors, etc) as part of the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon or Open Source Summit program. 
• CNCF support and representation onsite
• Scholarship opportunities

Learn more about Co-Located Events eligibility and parameters.

Project Events

A CNCF project event is a CNCF-hosted event that is a focused and immersive gathering that revolves around a specific project or projects within the CNCF ecosystem. It allows attendees to gain in-depth knowledge, actively contribute, network with industry peers, and shape the future of cloud-native technologies through their engagement with the project.

Opportunities:

• Access to project-specific content
• Connect with the project community (maintainers, TAG/SIG members, contributors, etc).
• CNCF representation onsite
• Scholarship opportunities

Learn more about Project Event eligibility and parameters.

Virtual Project Events

A Virtual Project Event is a CNCF-hosted event that allows a project or TAG to grow its community within a virtual space. Attendees will be able to receive in-depth knowledge about the project and the flexibility of connecting with other community members. 

Opportunities:

• Access to project-specific content
• Connect with the project community (maintainers, TAG/SIG members, contributors, etc).
• CNCF guidance and tooling

Learn more about Virtual Project Event eligibility and parameters.

KCD Events (Kubernetes Community Days)

KCDs (Kubernetes Community Days) are community-hosted, CNCF-supported events focused on growing and sustaining local cloud native communities. Read more about Kubernetes Community Days.

Opportunities:

• First-time speakers to gain experience 
• Attendees – new to the community, introduced to the cloud native community in a small setting, lower financial commitment
• Career opportunities/recruiting
• Access to certifications and training 
• Networking opportunity