Project Lightning Talks
Tuesday
Projects will have the opportunity to deliver a 5-minute lightning talk on the day preceding KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. These Lightning Talks will serve the purpose of spotlighting the project, providing an avenue for projects to showcase their recent updates, features, and other highlights to their peers.
Do I need an all-access pass to attend the project lightning talks?
No, any in-person KubeCon + CloudNativeCon pass type can attend.
Maintainer Track
Wednesday – Friday
Join us for the Maintainer Track sessions at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 and deep dive into the heart of these projects. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with project leaders, gain insights into the latest advancements, and collaborate with industry experts!
ContribFest
Wednesday – Friday
Contribfest sessions are tailored for all conference attendees interested in contributing to CNCF projects. They serve as a collaborative space where project maintainers can engage with both current and potential contributors to collectively tackle challenges and enhance the ecosystem.
Project Pavilion
Wednesday – Friday
Swing by the Project Pavilion located in the Solutions Showcase to connect with project maintainers to learn more about the project, ask questions or exchange ideas.
Project Pavilion kiosk schedule and directory will be available in early March.
FAQs + Contact
General Information
What is the value of participating in these project offerings?
CNCF Projects can benefit from participating in one or more project offerings by engaging with the open source community and teaching attendees about the project and how to contribute.
I am not a CNCF project. Can I still participate in these project offerings?
At this time, we are only accepting CNCF projects, TAGS, and SIGS to participate in the Project Pavilion.
If you are interested in contributing your project to CNCF or discuss how CNCF can help your project, please contact info@cncf.io and read the TOC repo.
Maintainer Summit
Where do I find out more about the Maintainer Summit?
The CNCF Maintainer Summit is an exclusive event for the people behind our projects to gather face-to-face, collaborate, and celebrate the projects that make “Cloud Native”. Note: This is not an event for general attendance. There are several groups who can attend:
- Sandbox Project Maintainers (as listed in project-maintainers.csv)
- Incubating & Graduated Project GitHub Org Members
- CNCF TAG Leads & the CNCF TOC
Additional information about the Maintainer Summit is shared directly with these groups.
In-Person Kiosk
If we host an In-Person Kiosk, do we receive passes for our booth staff?
We do not offer complimentary passes to projects hosting an in-person kiosk in the Project Pavilion. This has been a practice of the event since 2017. CNCF provides need based scholarships, and we recommend checking the Attend section of the event website for more information.
What does the In-Person Kiosk include?
The kiosks provided onsite will include a monitor, locked cabinet for storage, and project logo signage. Any additional items/needs will have to be approved and ordered by the project.
What is the difference between a Full-Time kiosk and a Part-Time kiosk?
A project hosting a Part-Time kiosk will be sharing the kiosk with another project. One project will be hosting the kiosk during AM hours, and the other will host PM hours. A project hosting a Full Time kiosk will host the kiosk for the entire duration of showcase hours during the week.
Can custom graphics be added to our In-Person Kiosk?
Custom graphics are not permitted in the Project Pavilion.
Are pull-up banners and/or table cloths permitted for our In-Person Kiosk?
Banners and tablecloths are not permitted as all kiosks within the Project Pavilion are to have a standard uniformed look.
Can we ship swag to our In-Person Kiosk?
You are allowed to ship a limited amount of boxes to your kiosk. There will be onsite storage available, however it is on a first come, first served basis, availability is not guaranteed. Shared kiosks can not store items at the kiosk after their scheduled hours. Shipping information will be available upon request. Please email ProjectsAtKubeCon@linuxfoundation.org for shipping information.
Are we able to collect leads at our kiosk?
Capturing leads is not a benefit of hosting an in-person kiosk. The purpose of the Project Pavilion is to educate the open source community on CNCF Projects, rather than present project or product sales pitches.
Can we host F&B at our kiosk?
Yes, projects will be able to order F&B to their kiosk at the project’s own cost. Please reach out to ProjectsAtKubeCon@linuxfoundation.org for more information.
Is there an option to have a virtual booth?
There won’t be any virtual booths for the Project Pavilion.
Miscellaneous
I am a sandbox project graduating to incubating before the event. Can I participate in PR Support?
If you’re graduating to incubating before the event, the CNCF team will reach out to you when your project passes the TOC vote. We’ll be able to provide support and details at that time. Please note that projects have until four weeks before the event to qualify for the benefits associated with the next level of project maturity.
Can we use our project logo on swag (hats, pins, t-shirts, etc) to recognize project contributors without violating any CNCF trademark policies?
Please submit a service desk ticket with the CNCF team, sharing a mock-up and listing which item(s) are to be approved and information on who will be receiving these items. Please allow up to 5 business days for review. Note: Submitting a ticket does not guarantee approval.
Who should I contact with further questions?
Please reach out to us at ProjectsAtKubeCon@linuxfoundation.org for further questions.
