Experiences

Wednesday, 2 April

Time: 18:15 – 19:45
Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances S8 – S9, N8 – N9

Welcome, cloud native community! We’re excited to kick off our time in London with you.

Join the community and our sponsors from 18:15 – 19:45 in the Solutions Showcase (Hall Entrances S8 – S9, N8 – N9) for an incredible gathering of local food favorites, beverages, games, and other activities, including:

• Arcade Zone: Try your hand at setting a new high score in the Arcade Zone with Batak Pro, Atari PacMan and more!
• Crazy Golf: Grab a ball, club, and scoresheet, and putt your way to fun!
• Video Games: Enjoy some friendly competition in the Video Game Zone playing Nintendo Wii, or feel the thrill on a racing car or motorbike simulator!
• Pickleball Court: Game on! Grab some friends and enjoy a friendly (or competitive!) round of pickleball.
• Local Cuisine: Experience the very best of British entertainment and tradition, from comedy acts and fanfare trumpeters to silhouette artists and photo ops, there is a Taste of Britain for everyone.

Wednesday, 2 April
10:45 – 19:45

Thursday, 3 April
10:30 – 17:00

Friday, 4 April
10:30 – 14:00

Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances N8 – N9 | Stand N410

Sponsored by:

Come by the Learning Lounge to find out how you can grow your career with official CNCF learning content and certifications. Join any or all of our 10-Minute Tip Talks taking place every day – check the event schedule for all the details. Plus there will be opportunities to meet with subject matter experts and get professional development advice to support your career growth.

Don’t miss our cybersecurity contest, Sensitive Keys in Codebases & Hidden in Layers taking place when the Solutions Showcase opens on Wednesday at 11:00 or Thursday at 10:45. Take part in the contest and compete for fun prizes.

Do you hold LF Education or CNCF certifications? Be sure to stop by and request your official certification pin. Not certified yet? We’ll have certification and course discounts, stickers, learning paths and more.

Wednesday, 2 April
10:45 – 19:45

Thursday, 3 April
10:30 – 17:00

Friday, 4 April
10:30 – 14:00

Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances S8 – S9, N8 – N9

OVHcloud Gaming Camp: Beat Cloud Villains and win your exclusive T-Shirt

Come and join the fight against the cloud’s villains. Try to defeat Hidden Cost, Jailor Stack and Autonomous Zero at our activation zone. Try to win and become a true guardian of the cloud and leave with a mighty exclusive T-shirt. Join now and help us to free innovation!

Rundeck by PagerDuty presents the Automation Command Gaming Center

For the first time ever, experience three interactive games: hone your lightsaber control in a VR experience, master our signature game as Incident Commander, and try your luck at the claw machine to win amazing prizes.

Malware Quackdown – sponsored by Sonatype

Swing by the Malware Quackdown – sponsored by Sonatype! Test your skills—can you catch a vulnerable duck or a malicious one? Level up your security know-how, have some fun, and snag a prize from the swag bar!

OpenTelemetry Observatory powered by Splunk

Join the OpenTelemetry community at the OpenTelemetry Observatory to learn more about the project, meet SIG maintainers and project leadership, and get answers to all your OpenTelemetry questions.

Wednesday, 2 April – Friday, 4 April

Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances S8 – S9 | Sponsor Demo Theater

Join us at the Sponsor Demo Theater, located inside the Solutions Showcase, for technical deep dives, real-world implementations, and innovative solutions that are shaping the cloud native landscape. Demos presented by our diamond and platinum sponsors will run throughout the event.

Wednesday, 2 April – Friday, 4 April

Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances N8 – N9 | Project Pavilion

Don’t Miss the Action in the Project Pavilion! From live Project Demos you help choose, to guided Tours with CNCF Ambassadors, there’s no shortage of ways to connect, collaborate, and celebrate Cloud Native innovation. Catch the daily ClashLoopBackOff (CLBO) showdown, get hands-on at the Security Slam, and leave your mark on the 10 Years of Cloud Native Wall. Plus, swing by the Sticker Wall, explore careers on the Job Board, or just kick back in the Lounges.

Wednesday, 2 April – Friday, 4 April

Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances N8 – N9 | Project Pavilion

Explore the Project Pavilion, a hub of innovation and discovery! Take part in daily tours, interact with project maintainers at their kiosks, gain insights on community engagement and KCD event organization, and learn more about certification opportunities to showcase your expertise.

Join cloud veteran Jorge Castro and CNCF Ambassadors on a guided tour of our cloud native projects. This tour will include an introduction to the Pavilion, interacting with maintainers, and ensuring you end up talking to the right projects! View Project Pavilion tour times.

Wednesday, 2 April
10:45 – 19:45

Thursday, 3 April
10:30 – 17:00

Friday, 4 April
10:30 – 14:00

Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances S8 – S9

Join us for casual and engaging meetups at the Network Nook during lunch breaks! These informal gatherings are open to all whether you’re a first-time attendee or just looking to chat about shared interests, this is a great way to connect with others.

View the conference schedule for daily meetup topics and schedule.

Poster Session Times

Wednesday, 2 April | 13:30 – 14:30
Thursday, 3 April | 13:15 – 14:15

Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances N8 – N9

Join us for the third installment of the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Poster Sessions! These dynamic sessions will highlight groundbreaking research and innovative projects from the forefront of cloud native technology. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• EXPLORE a wide range of topics through visually compelling posters.
• ENGAGE with researchers and presenters during interactive Q&A sessions.
• NETWORK with fellow tech enthusiasts, industry professionals, and innovators.

Poster presenters will be stationed at their posters during the designated session times. This will enable them to expound on their research, respond to inquiries, and converse with those who have an interest in their work. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the field, the Poster Sessions are an invaluable opportunity to gain insights, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration. Don’t miss out on this chance to be inspired by the latest advancements and discoveries in cloud native technology!

At the conclusion of each poster session, the posters will remain displayed for the duration of that day’s Solution Showcase hours. New to the event this year is VOTING! Use the QR code on the signs in the Poster Pavilion to vote for your favorite poster! The top two winning posters will receive special acknowledgment and be announced during keynotes on Friday, 4 April. The winning posters will again be displayed during Friday’s Solutions Showcase hours.

Introductory Workshop

Wednesday, 2 April | 12:00 – 12:35 & 14:30 – 15:05

Capture The Flag Experience

Thursday, 3 April | 10:45 – 16:30

Location: Excel London | Hall Entrances S8 – S9 | Level 2 | South Gallery | Room 17 – 19

The Capture The Flag (CTF) experience runs concurrently to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025!

Delve deeper into the dark and mysterious world of cloud native security! Exploit a supply chain attack and start your journey deep inside the target infrastructure, utilize your position to hunt and collect the flags, and hopefully learn something new and wryly amusing along the way!

Attendees can play three increasingly treacherous and demanding scenarios to bushwhack their way through the dense jungle of Cloud Native security. Everybody is welcome, from beginners to seasoned veterans, as we venture amongst the low-hanging fruits of insecure configuration and scale the lofty peaks of cluster compromise!

Learn more about the CTF.

Wednesday, 2 April
18:15 – 19:45

Thursday, 3 April
15:00 – 16:00

Friday, 4 April
11:00 – 12:00

Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances N8 – N9 | Project Pavilion Stage

Come and watch a competition of two people using their technical ingenuity and creativity to solve a challenge put forth by the Scheduler (host). Time is limited and stakes are high, as this isn’t just a “live demo” for the masses. Over the course of twenty minutes, competitors will attempt to resolve a broken cluster, or deploy a service to production. At the end of the time, entries will be judged on four categories. Each category will be rated on Stability, Resiliency, Flexibility, and Observability.

Participants won’t know what challenge they’ll be given ahead of time but will be informed whether certain cloud resources or APIs will need to be enabled and available. Pre-creating any helpful scripts, code, or cloud resources is strictly prohibited. During the competition, the Scheduler will bounce between the participants’ screens, engage with the audience, and ask questions of the participants live.

Join us, root for our competitors, and feel free to engage live!

Wednesday, 2 April

Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Platinum Suite | Level 2 | Room 5-7

CNCF in collaboration with TODO Group is excited to host an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Birds of a Feather. This event is a great opportunity for professionals managing open source operations and strategy in their organizations to connect, discuss, and share best practices on integrating open source knowledge and cloud native adoption across security, IT and business teams. Participants can review the activity structure here.

BoF Highlights:
Engage in an open discussion on common challenges in open source management within organizations in India and share perspectives.
Collective wisdom shared during the session will be acknowledged in OSPO Book Project, with participant attributions.
Meet like-minded professionals and expand your network in the open source / Cloud Native community.

Who Should Attend?
Professionals overseeing open source operations and strategy within their organizations, including OSPO managers, CTOs, security teams, or community advocates. This event is perfect for anyone interested in the inner workings of Open Source Program Offices and keen on contributing to a open and community-driven knowledge base.

Space is limited, and we encourage early registration to ensure your participation. Click here to fill out the registration form to RSVP and secure your spot. You must be registered to attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the conference and stop by the Relaxation Station! Enjoy a 10-minute massage or try your hand at crocheting. Beginners can make fun amigurumi—chickens, dogs, penguins, and more—with help from our crochet staff. Looking for a challenge? Join us in creating a community blanket to be donated to a local charity.

Thursday, 3 April

Time: 7:00
Location: Meet in the West Entrance Lobby

Meet up with your fellow running (or brisk walking) enthusiasts and join us for an exhilarating Fun Run and London Tour!

This unique event combines the thrill of a group run with the opportunity to explore the iconic sights and hidden gems of London. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or prefer a brisk walk, this tour offers a fantastic way to get active before conference sessions kick off for the day while soaking in the rich history and vibrant culture of the city. Lace up your shoes, enjoy the camaraderie, and experience London like never before!

Space is limited – reserve your spot by signing up today!

Thursday, 3 April

Time: 12:15 – 14:15
Location: Level 1 | Solutions Showcase | Hall Entrances N8 – N9 | Project Pavilion

Grab your lunch and come join the Kubernetes SIG Meet and Greet! This event is for SIGs and WGs, new and experienced contributors. We will have representatives from each SIG / WG to answer questions and talk more about how to get involved. The Kubernetes M&G is for both:

Experienced Kubernetes contributors who are interested in expanding their involvement in new SIGs / WGs.

New contributors, many of whom have extensive experience from other projects and are excited to get started in Kubernetes after attending a New Contributor Workshop.

The Security Slam is back— and this year it features four pre-selected CNCF projects, new data-driven metrics of success, and even easier access for new contributors!

Join project maintainers from Open Telemetry, Flux, Meshery, and OSCAL Compass to tackle a series of small steps focused on supply chain security and themes from the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Each project will have a dedicated hands-on session, where you’ll work directly with maintainers to execute on items from a curated backlog of security improvements.

On Friday, we’ll look at who’s made the most contributions — and award prizes to the most active new contributors on each project!