FAQ – Registration
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 will open in early April, please visit the registration page for more details.
You will have the following registration options:
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.
FAQ – Co-located Event Content
Will co-located events be live-streamed in 2026?
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?
The CFP for CNCF-hosted co-located events at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026 will be available on April 29, 2026.
FAQ – Event Proposal Process 2026
What information do I need to prepare for a CNCF event proposal form?
How do I submit a proposal?
Our 2026 Form is now closed!
Please check back for details regarding 2027 events. Proposal form will open for Europe 2027 event lineup in May 2026.
What was the 2026 deadline to submit an event proposal?
CNCF-hosted Co-located Events:
FAQ – Sponsorship
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 Europe 2025 and the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 transparency reports.
If I submit the proposal form, am I responsible for selling sponsorships?
No, community members/maintainers who submitted the proposal for the co-located event are not responsible for selling sponsorships. However, to ensure the event’s success, community members and/or maintainers who submitted the proposal are strongly encouraged to provide “warm leads” (i.e. introductions to qualified prospective sponsors) to support the sponsor sales process. Event staff are happy to work alongside the community to ensure we are targeting the correct folks to support the event’s success.
Who can we reach out to about sponsorship opportunities?
Please email sponsor@cncf.io.