CNCF-Hosted
Co-Located Events Overview

Please select a CNCF-hosted Co-located Event below to learn more.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon CNCF-hosted Co-located Events will take place on a single day. The “All Access Pass” provides attendees with the option to attend any CNCF-hosted co-located event they would like.

When will registration be open for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America, and how much will it cost?

Registration is open, please visit the registration page for more details.

You will have the following registration options:

• All Access: CNCF-hosted Co-located Events, WasmCon and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon
• KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Only

If I’m accepted as a co-located event speaker – do I also have to purchase registration for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon?

No, all accepted co-located event speakers will be provided an “All-Access” pass for CNCF-hosted co-located events and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon programming.

Will there be a registration option to only attend CNCF-hosted co-located events and not KubeCon + CloudNativeCon?

No, there is NOT a single-day co-located event only pass available.

Will co-located events be live-streamed in 2024 and 2025?

No, however, all CNCF-hosted co-located event sessions are recorded and available on the CNCF YouTube page post-event.

When can I submit a talk proposal (CFP) for a KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America co-located event?

Please review the CFP for CNCF-hosted Co-located Events page for more details.

Why are sponsors needed for a CNCF-hosted Co-located Event?

Community partners ensure that co-located events are financially sustainable. Sponsor support helps cover event hard costs, aids in consistent attendee registration fees year to year, and provides opportunities for sponsor companies to engage as a thought-leader in the community.

Where can I find details about previous CNCF-hosted Co-located Events?

Please review the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023 and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 transparency reports.

Who can we reach out to about sponsorship opportunities?

Please email sponsor@cncf.io.

How do I submit a proposal?

The 2025 CNCF project + co-located event proposal form will open in fall 2024.

What was the event proposal process for 2024?

Please review the 2024 parameters & timelines for each type of event here. (Subject to change for 2025).

What information do I need to prepare for the 2025 CNCF event proposal form?

• Event name + details if the event has been hosted before
• Preferred location for the event
• Event Duration – Full Day or ½ Day (2-Day event option available for Stand-Alone events)
• Identify two or three potential sponsors for co-located events and up to five sponsors for stand-alone events
• Estimated number of attendees
• Description of event & CFP Topics
• Program Committee Details – Event Program Chairs + Program Committee members
• Website & Branding Needs (Hex Codes, Hashtags, etc.)

What does it mean to be a CNCF-hosted Event?

CNCF-hosted Events are provided with full event management services:

• Infrastructure Build + Support: Website, CFP, Registration Management, Branding + Design
• Event Oversight: Set Registration, Sponsorship Pricing + Budget Oversight
• Operations: Logistics Planning + Management: Room Set, Audio Visual, Safety, etc.
• Content, Speaker + Attendee Management
• Manage Event Sponsors + Deliverables

How many co-located events typically take place at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon?

Estimated: 10-15 CNCF-hosted Co-located events at each KubeCon + CloudNativeCon.

Who can I contact with questions about the CNCF event proposal process?

Please reach out to our team at cncfcolocatedevents@linuxfoundation.org.