Membership Hub

Welcome to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation! We’re thrilled to have you as a member of our community dedicated to advancing cloud native technologies.

As a valued CNCF member, you gain access to a variety of member programs and benefits, facilitating collaboration and engagement within our community. Below, you’ll discover a wealth of resources carefully curated to help you navigate your CNCF membership journey. This page serves as your compass, guiding you through the opportunities and benefits available to you as a member. 

Whether your journey with CNCF begins now or started many years ago, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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Have a question about your CNCF Membership? Please check out our Membership FAQ!

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Learn

We encourage you to learn about CNCF’s structure and guidelines through our Charter and Code of Conduct, as well as our CNCF Overview Deck, as we work to provide a welcoming environment for all.

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Engage

Attend any of CNCF’s community and member-only meetings each month. Members are invited to attend our private Marketing Committee meetings. Submit a Member Desk ticket to receive an invitation.

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Contribute

Review our Contributor Guide. We welcome both code and non-code contributions, through participation in our working groups, mentorship programs, and project communities.

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Amplify

The CNCF Landscape was created to help users navigate the cloud native ecosystem. Add your company to the landscape by opening a Pull Request.

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Subscribe

Subscribe to CNCF mailing lists, newsletters, and Slack workspace to stay connected with the CNCF community.

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Follow

Follow CNCF on Twitter/X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, GitHub, and YouTube to keep updated on our latest announcements and opportunities.

Technical collaboration

  1. Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) – You’re invited to attend public meetings and subscribe to the TOC mailing list to keep up to date on the latest TOC happenings.
  2. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) – CNCF TAGs scale contributions by the CNCF technical and user community, while retaining integrity and increasing quality in support of the CNCF’s mission. Find upcoming TAG meetings on the CNCF Community Calendar.
  3. CNCF Projects – CNCF provides support, oversight and direction for fast-growing, cloud native projects. If your organization is interested in donating a project to CNCF, you can find more information on GitHub.
  4. Ambassador Program – If you have a track record of significant and impactful contributions to the cloud native community, we invite you to check out the program responsibilities and requirements and apply for our next round of ambassadors.
  5. Mentorship – Participate in CNCF’s Mentorship Programs to actively shape the future of cloud native technology. Whether you’re excited to share your expertise or eager to glean insights from others, there’s an exciting opportunity awaiting you!
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Marketing programs

  1. Marketing Committee Meetings – Join the member-only CNCF Marketing Committee meetings each month to learn about upcoming CNCF initiatives, share marketing best practices, and build relationships with peers across the cloud native ecosystem. Submit a Member Help Desk ticket to receive an invitation to the meeting or to subscribe to the marketing mailing list.
  2. Online Programs – Online Programs include on-demand, livestream, and live webinars. As a CNCF member, your organization has exclusive access to share content.
  3. Video Spotlight – Video Spotlight is an opportunity for members to film short, compelling videos that showcase how CNCF has provided real-world value, technical impact, and career growth to your organization or to you, personally.
  4. Blog – Submit vendor-neutral open source content to the CNCF blog.
  5. CNCF Events – KubeCon + CloudNativeCon plus project events, KCDs, and more.
  6. Branding – Download a CNCF Membership badge and display it on your website.

Additional opportunities

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Training and Certification

Built in partnership with the Linux Foundation, the CNCF training and certification program is the vendor-neutral leading source for demonstrating your competence in cloud native computing.

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Kubernetes Certification Programs

Certify your product or company through the Certified Kubernetes Conformance, Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP), or Kubernetes and Cloud Native Training Partner (KCNTP) programs.

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Community Groups

Join #TeamCloudNative across the globe at upcoming community meetups and Kubernetes Community Days (KCDs) through Cloud Native Community Groups.

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Job Board

 CNCF members receive a special “CNCF Member” badge on their CNCF Job Board listings.

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Online Store

Purchase your favorite project swag at our online store!

Benefits

Academic / Nonprofit

Benefits for all members:

  • Members-only monthly call with other cloud native marketing experts
  • Discounts on KubeCon + CloudNativeCon sponsorship
  • Display CNCF membership logos on your website
  • Display of your company’s logo on the CNCF website and Interactive landscape
  • Apply to be a certified vendor, consulting partner, or training partner via our conformance programs1
  • Announcement in the quarterly CNCF new member press release

Additional benefits for academic / nonprofit institutions:

  • Discounted nonprofit booth at CNCF events
  • Linux Foundation Associate Membership

Additional benefits for End Users3:

  • Eligibility to run for the elected End User Technical Advisory Board
  • End User Recruiting Booth at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon at Startup Level pricing
  • Access to end user-only groups, discussion forums, and special events

Silver

Everything included academic / nonprofit, plus:

  • Run and vote for Governing Board
  • 2 on-demand online programs a year to build thought leadership hosted on core CNCF channels
  • Submit vendor neutral content to CNCF blog (2 per year)
  • Submit announcements to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon news packages
  • Early access to State of Cloud Native reports, data dashboard for customized geographic and vertical market analysis, & permission to reference data in sales and marketing materials
  • 1-on-1 call with author and community leader Jono Bacon
  • Non-Practicing Entity / Patent Troll Deterrence Programs

Benefits included with Linux Foundation membership:

  • Access to the TODO Group to meet other open source organizations
  • Ten LF Education coupons for 50% discount on any training course or certification exam (including instructor-led courses, eLearning, & eLearning/exam bundles)2

Additional benefits for End Users3:

  • A total of 10 KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in-person tickets per year

Requires Linux Foundation Membership
(CNCF and LF memberships are invoiced separately)

Gold

Everything included in Silver, plus:

  • KubeCon + CloudNativeCon keynote mention upon joining
  • Personalized press release upon joining
  • Executive engagement with CNCF leadership team
  • A total of 4 online programs a year (live, on-demand, or fireside chat) to build thought leadership
  • Submit vendor neutral content to CNCF Blog (4 per year)
  • Promotion of contributed blogs & online programs in CNCF monthly newsletters
  • Increased access to Linux Foundation’s invitation-only Linux Foundation Member Summit
  • Choice of 50-seat annual Linux Foundation Training subscription OR 10 LF Education 50% discount coupons2
  • Additional NPE / Patent Troll Deterrence Tools including royalty-free licenses from NPEs

Requires Linux Foundation Membership
(CNCF and LF memberships are invoiced separately)

Platinum

Everything included in Gold, plus:

  • Board seat on CNCF Governing Board
  • 5-minute KubeCon + CloudNativeCon keynote upon joining
  • Personalized executive engagement with CNCF leadership teams
  • Promotion of contributed blogs & online programs in newsletter to analysts (in addition to CNCF monthly newsletter)
  • Guidance on open source strategy - e.g. donating a project, running an open source program office
  • Exclusive live webinars with CNCF online programs
  • Additional NPE / Patent Troll Deterrence Tools including expanded access to prior art

Additional benefits for End Users3:

Requires Linux Foundation Membership
(CNCF and LF memberships are invoiced separately)

Requires Linux Foundation Membership
(CNCF and LF memberships are invoiced separately)

1 Including Certified Kubernetes, Certified Kubernetes AI Platform, Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, and Kubernetes Training Partner.
2 Additional terms apply. Cannot be combined with any other membership training benefits.
3 These benefits are available only to End User companies that meet the End User Definition.

Additional resources

Contact

Should you have any questions throughout your CNCF membership, we encourage you to contact us at: