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KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025: Schedule Announcement

On April 1-4, 2025, London will become the epicenter of cloud-native innovation as it hosts the much-anticipated KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe. Organized by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the event promises to gather the brightest minds in the cloud native community. This year sees a remarkable return after the triumphant Paris edition, with the event featuring an extensive and community-curated program.

An Impressive Lineup Awaits

With a staggering total of 2,939 submissions, the program committee meticulously selected 229 sessions, including keynotes, breakout sessions, and lightning talks. The committee comprises 93 passionate community members and 22 dedicated track chairs, collaboratively organized by Joseph Sandoval from Adobe and Kasper Nissen from Dash0. They have curated a schedule that touches upon foundational knowledge, deep dives into technology, erstwhile user stories, and best practices in the field of cloud-native computing.

Kasper Nissen expressed his excitement stating, "It is hard to imagine receiving more submissions than we did for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in Paris. This year's creativity and intelligence in submissions were extraordinary, making the final selection a challenging yet fulfilling task."

The extensive program showcases major contributions from industry leaders and community innovators, ensuring attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights into the projects and technologies shaping the future of cloud native.

Featured Sessions to Look Forward To

Some noteworthy talks include:

• - Kubernetes and AI To Protect Our Forests: Learn how cloud-native infrastructure can aid in wildfire prevention from Andrea Giardini of Crossover Engineering BV.
• - From Metal To Apps: A comprehensive case study on LinkedIn's Kubernetes-based compute platform by Ahmet Alp Balkan and Ronak Nathani.
• - Lessons Learned From Architecting the Highest-scale Operational Systems in the World: Insights from Artur Bergman at Fastly.
• - Adopting OpenTelemetry in a Vendor Tool-dominant Enterprise: Chris Weldon from Wolters Kluwer discusses strategies to successfully adopt OpenTelemetry.
• - Superpowers for Humans of Kubernetes: Alex Jones from AWS delves into how K8sGPT is revolutionizing enterprise operations.
• - Journey at The New York Times: Lin Sun from Solo.io will reflect on the potential disappearance of sidecar-less service mesh.

Pre-conference Events and Networking Opportunities

As part of the program, registrants are encouraged to register for CNCF-hosted and sponsor-hosted co-located events occurring on April 1. These include a range of engaging sessions such as:
- ArgoCon
- Cloud Native Telco Day
- OpenFeature Summit
- Kubernetes on Edge Day
- EnvoyCon
- Plus several more enlightening sessions.

Scholarships and Registration Details

CNCF is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and is offering the Dan Kohn Scholarship program. Applications for various scholarships are due on January 19. While registration is open, standard pricing is available until February 19, providing access to both the primary event and the co-located events for attendees opting for all-access passes.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Sponsors

This year's KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is made possible thanks to the generous support of numerous sponsors, including Diamond Sponsors such as HAProxy, Microsoft Azure, Red Hat, and many other organizations committed to the growth and development of cloud-native technologies.

The KubeCon + CloudNativeCon event is an excellent opportunity for professionals eager to enhance their expertise in the domain while networking with other enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this remarkable gathering filled with insights, collaboration, and innovations in cloud-native computing. Stay tuned for further announcements and updates as the event dates approach.

For more information, visit the official CNCF website.