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CNCF Unveils Keynotes and Sessions for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2025

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), known for fostering thriving ecosystems for cloud-native software, has officially announced the lineup of keynote speakers and sessions for the much-anticipated KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2025. This year's event is set to take place in the vibrant city of Hyderabad, India, from August 6 to 7, 2025. This second annual gathering aims to congregate cloud-native technology enthusiasts and professionals from around the globe, focusing on collaborative innovation and shared knowledge.

With a meticulously designed program crafted by co-chairs Atulpriya Sharma from InfraCloud Technologies and Bhavani Indukuri of Zscaler, the upcoming conference promises to deliver a wide array of informative presentations and discussions. Over 55 community members contributed to this ambitious program which features a total of 57 sessions, including keynotes, lightning talks, breakout sessions, and even 13 curated sessions presented by CNCF project maintainers. This diverse offering signifies a significant opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking among industry leaders.

"India is fast evolving into a crucial hub for cloud-native talent, and we are thrilled to once again unite this ecosystem for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2025 to exchange insights and experiences," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF. With India contributing significantly to CNCF projects, this year's events are particularly crucial for those seeking to enhance developer productivity, optimize their cloud infrastructures, and remain competitive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

The community-curated schedule reflects a rich diversity of topics. Some notable sessions include:

• - Sovereign Kubernetes at Adobe: Covering trust, security, and compliance across different jurisdictions, presented by Amandeep Singh of Adobe.
• - Auto-instrumentation for GPU Performance Using eBPF: A session by Marc Tudurí from Grafana Labs focused on optimizing coding practices for GPUs.
• - IDP as a Product: Discussing how developer satisfaction intersects with platform excellence, led by Ninad Desai and Ruturaj Kadikar from InfraCloud Technologies.
• - Cluster API in Kubernetes: Presented by Megha Singhal and Gulshan Khatri from NVIDIA, this talk emphasizes improving the lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters.
• - Fine-Grained Authorization for AI Security: Delivered by Shivay Lamba of Couchbase and Ashish Jha from Okta, discussing additional security layers necessary for AI.
• - Children's Guide to LLMs on Kubernetes: An engaging session by Saloni Narang from Kubesimplify and Amandeep Singh from PayPal aimed at demystifying Kubernetes for younger audiences.
• - Scaling Generative AI: Daniel Oh from Red Hat will address building production-ready apps utilizing large language models (LLMs).

For complete details, the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2025 agenda can be consulted on the event's official scheduling platform.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Companies interested in becoming sponsors for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India are encouraged to submit requests to [email protected] by the close of business on June 27. A comprehensive sponsorship prospectus is available upon request.

Scholarship Program
In line with its commitment to make the conference accessible, the Dan Kohn Scholarship applications are open until June 15, providing opportunities for individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend.

Registration Details
Standard registration will remain open until June 25, ensuring participants can secure their space at this monumental event.

CNCF's ongoing support from notable sponsors such as Arm, CAST AI, GitHub, and Nutanix illustrates the importance of this event to major technology players.

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation is dedicated to empowering organizations in building scalable applications using an open-source software stack across a variety of cloud environments. It continues to host pivotal components for global tech infrastructure, bringing together top developers, end-users, and industry vendors to foster innovation and collaboration.

For additional information, updates, and resources, visit CNCF's official website.