Experiences

Tuesday, November 7 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Location: Solutions Showcase, Level 3, Hall F

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is thrilled to be in Chicago! Join fellow attendees as we celebrate the unique flavors, styles, and vibes of this vibrant city. Savor iconic Chicago-style hot dogs and relive the energy of game day in Wrigleyville, embrace the carnival spirit of Navy Pier, and venture into the heart of urban Chicago with art and pulsating beats.

Grab your friends, old and new, and celebrate the city with activities including:

• Showing your competitive side with giant mini golf, foosball, and a game of Hungry Hungry Hippos (human-sized!)
• Marveling at jugglers, magicians, tarot card readers, and more!
• Witnessing dueling pianos, drum lines, and a roving DJ!

See you in Chicago!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Splunk

The OpenTelemetry Community Lounge Powered by Splunk 

Take a moment to come relax in the community lounge to meet up with users and contributors to the OpenTelemtry project. Our space will have comfortable seating, power, and opportunities to connect and share knowledge in an open and inclusive environment.

Introductory Workshop

Tuesday, November 7 | 11:55 am – 12:30 pm OR 3:25 – 4:00 pm

Capture The Flag Experience

Wednesday, November 8 | 10:45 AM – 5:25 PM

Location: Room W470ab

The Capture The Flag (CTF) experience runs concurrently to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023!

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 beginner to seasoned veterans, as we venture amongst the low-hanging fruits of insecure configuration and scale the lofty peaks of cluster compromise!

Tuesday, November 7 – Thursday, November 9

Are you disappointed there won’t be a 0-day event for Security? Don’t be! Instead, come check out the Security Hub located inside KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America throughout the conference (opposite the main presentation hall, upstairs).

The Security Hub will be a dedicated space for attendees to learn, share, and collaborate about the latest security practices and tools in the Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystem. Discover a range of security-related topics, from securing software supply chains to implementing zero-trust security, managing security for cloud-native infrastructure and applications, or building a security-first culture.

• Day 1: A series of talks, open spaces for security-related discussions, unconference CFP submissions, and a guided CTF warm-up
• Day 2: All-day CTF and an unconference in the afternoon
• Day 3: Unconference in the afternoon

You can pre-submit your unconference talks here (link will be shared soon!).

Additionally, CNCF STAG (Security Technical Advisory Group) leads will be available to answer your cloud native security questions on demand via slack (#tag-security) or in-person. Industry experts, practitioners, and YOU will be able to share your insights and continue your conversations post KubeCon sessions at Security Hub informal spaces.

Help us make the Security Hub an inclusive and engaging destination for anyone interested in securing their cloud-native journey.

Tuesday, November 7

Fun Run – 7:00-8:00 AM | Location TBD

• Meet up with a group of like-minded exercise enthusiasts for a morning pick-me-up before the kickoff of KubeCon Day 1! This guided run will be a leisurely way to get your morning off to a great start.

Bark Park – Time TBD | Location TBD

• Take a quick break from your busy day of learning and networking to de-stress and play with some of Chicago’s most adorable therapy dogs! Get your dose of puppy love, belly rubs and playtime!

Chair Yoga – Time & Location TBD

• Give yourself a few minutes to re-center, breathe, and move. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. Benefits of chair yoga include:
  • Improved flexibility
  • Greater concentration
  • Increased strength
  • Boost to your mood
  • Reduced stress and joint strain

Wednesday, November 8

Fun Run – 7:00-8:00 AM | Location TBD

• Meet up with a group of like-minded exercise enthusiasts for a morning pick me up before the Day 2 of KubeCon kicks off! This guided run will be a leisurely way to get your morning off to a great start.

Bark Park – Time TBD | Location TBD

• Take a quick break from your busy day of learning and networking time to de-stress and play with some of Chicago’s most adorable therapy dogs! Get your dose of puppy love, belly rubs and playtime!

Wellness Lounge in the Solutions Showcase – 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• Creative Corner
  • Let your inner artist emerge and your creativity shine with some adult coloring books and paint by numbers.
• Puzzle Parlor
  • De-stress and challenge your brain by working solo or with friends on your choice of puzzles.
• Zen Zone
  • Need some space and quiet time? We’ve got you covered! Sign into the Zen Zone and enjoy your own private tent with floor pillows, calming sounds, and relaxing lights. Appointments can be made on-site.
• Chair Massages
  • Whether it’s a disruptive email or the traffic on your commute, we all have stressful days. Take a few minutes to unwind with this 10 minute chair massage that will stimulate blood circulation and relaxation. Appointments can be made on-site.

Thursday, November 9

Wellness Lounge in the Solutions Showcase – 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

• Creative Corner
  • Let your inner artist emerge and your creativity shine with some adult coloring books and paint by numbers.
• Puzzle Parlor
  • De-stress and challenge your brain by working solo or with friends on your choice of puzzles.
• Zen Zone
  • Need some space and quiet time? We’ve got you covered! Sign into the Zen Zone and enjoy your own private tent with floor pillows, calming sounds, and relaxing lights. Appointments can be made on-site.
• Chair Massages
  • Whether it’s a disruptive email or the traffic on your commute, we all have stressful days. Take a few minutes to unwind with this 10 minute chair massage that will stimulate blood circulation and relaxation. Appointments can be made on-site.

Thank you to our Sponsor!

Wednesday, November 8 – Thursday, November 9

Location: Open Space Sessions Lounge in the Solutions Showcase

The Open Space Sessions allow attendees with common interests to gather and discuss topics and projects that promote community growth through informal discussion. To encourage open and inclusive dialogue, Chatham House Rules will apply.

These sessions will be held in 45 minute blocks Wednesday and Thursday, November 7 – 8, in the Open Space Sessions Lounge in the Solutions Showcase.

Open Space Sessions are open to all in-person attendees, seating is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. An Open Space Sessions Slack channel will be available to continue conversations.

If you would like to lead an open spaces session, please complete this form. Approved Open Space Sessions will be listed in Sched and topics listed on a monitor in Open Space Sessions area of the Solutions Showcase.