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KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan 2025: A New Horizon for Cloud-Native Development

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has officially announced the details for the much-anticipated KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan 2025, set to take place on June 16-17, 2025, in Tokyo. This inaugural event will gather together a dynamic community of developers, technologists, and industry pioneers eager to drive cloud-native computing innovation.

As the first KubeCon and CloudNativeCon to be held in Japan, this conference represents a significant milestone not just for CNCF but for the entire cloud-native ecosystem in Asia. With a commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among the brightest minds in the industry, the event promises a rich program featuring various keynote addresses, technical sessions, and networking opportunities.

Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF, expressed enthusiasm about hosting the event in Japan, noting, "KubeCon + CloudNativeCon has always been about bringing people together to drive innovation, and we couldn't be more excited to host our first one in Japan. Japan's tech community is full of incredible talent and creativity, and this conference will provide an excellent opportunity for developers and end users to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of cloud-native computing."

Conference Highlights

The agenda for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan 2025 will be curated by the community, highlighting contributions from various experts in the field. Key topics and sessions to look forward to include:

• - Choose Your Own Adventure: The Dignified Pursuit of a Developer Platform by Whitney Lee, CNCF Ambassador, and Viktor Farcic, Upbound.
• - Dynamic Provisioning and Capacity-Aware Scheduling for Local Storage by Yuma Ogami, Cybozu, Inc.
• - Debugging OpenTelemetry: Ensuring Your Observability Signals Are Spot On by Kasper Borg Nissen, Dash0.
• - 2-Node Kubernetes: A Reliable and Compatible Solution by Xin Zhang and Guang Hu, Microsoft.
• - Your SBOM Is Lying To You – Let's Make It Honest by Justin Cappos and Yuchen Zhang, New York University.
• - New Cache Hierarchy for Container Images and OCI Artifact in Kubernetes Clusters Using Containerd by Toru Komatsu and Hidehito Yabuuchi, Preferred Networks, Inc.
• - The Grand Adventure of Production Apps: Build, Break, and Survive! A Kawaii Manga Journey Through by Aoi Motomura, Recruit Co., Ltd.

Registration and Scholarships

Registration for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan 2025 is now open. This event not only welcomes attendees but also offers sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to showcase their latest technologies and innovations on a global stage.

Additionally, to ensure diversity within the community, the Dan Kohn Scholarship program has been established, aiming to support individuals who may not have the financial means to attend the conference. Both complimentary registration and travel funding scholarships are available, with applications due by specific dates leading up to the event.

Travel Funding Scholarships applications are due by April 20, 2025, and Complimentary Registration Scholarships by May 11, 2025.

Acknowledgments and Press Inquiries

The success of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan 2025 is made possible due to the generous support from sponsors. The sponsorship window remains open until May 2, 2025, drawing interest from leading companies within the tech industry.

Members of the press interested in attending can request a press pass by contacting the CNCF media team.

About CNCF

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation promotes the use of open-source software within cloud-native ecosystems, allowing organizations to build scalable applications across various cloud environments. The CNCF is backed by over 800 members, including major cloud computing companies and innovative startups. The Foundation is part of the larger nonprofit Linux Foundation, hosting a range of critical technology initiatives and community-focused conferences. For more information, visit CNCF's official website.