#KubeCrawl + #CloudNativeFest
Tuesday, November 10
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Hall A-C, Hall 1-5
Welcome, cloud native community! We’re excited to kick off our time in Salt Lake City with you. Join the community and our sponsors for an incredible gathering of local food favorites, beverages, games, and activities.
Explore the sponsor booths to learn more about the latest technologies, browse special offers, job posts, and much more.
Activation Zones
Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12
Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Hall A-C, Hall 1-5
Ski In, Tee Off: Edera’s Mini Golf Challenge
Tee off at Edera’s alpine-inspired mini golf experience. Navigate your shot up the mountain, past the chairlift, and into our custom-built ski chalet for a chance to win a new pair of skis or a snowboard. Whether you’re chasing the chalet shot or taking the bunny-slope route, you’ll discover why choosing Edera is always a hole-in-one for container security.
Course Overview:
Make the Cut: Stop by the Activation Zone to play your round, then head to Edera’s booth to discover how Edera reduces attack surface by 95% — no bogeys, no trade-offs, just pure infrastructure excellence.
AV vs. You: Take the Wheel
Put your navigation skills to the test in a fast-paced remote-controlled vehicle challenge. Inspired by Uber’s autonomous vehicle work and the Michelangelo AI platform, race through a miniature urban obstacle course, dodge construction zones, navigate changing routes, and compete for a spot on the leaderboard—and Uber swag.
Cloud Native Theater
Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12
Location: Solutions Showcase | Cloud Native Theater
Join Cloud Native University, EnvoyCon, Istio Day, Kubeflow, KubeVirt, KyvernoCon and llm-d as they bring together core cloud native communities to offer everything from foundational learning to advanced technical insights. Covering service meshes, high-performance proxies, Kubernetes virtualization, and data/AI workloads, these events deliver a focused, real-world look at today’s cloud native landscape.
Entertainment
Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12
Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Hall A-C, Hall 1-5
Ready for some excitement? Step into our many entertainment zones featuring interactive games, hands-on activities, and more.
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Network Nook
Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12
Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Hall A-C, Hall 1-5
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, a solo traveler, or simply looking to chat about shared interests. It’s the perfect, low-pressure environment for sharing ideas and sparking meaningful conversations.
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Project Pavilion + Daily Project Tours
Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12
Explore the Project Pavilion, where innovation comes to life! Join daily guided tours, meet project maintainers at their kiosks, discover how to contribute to CNCF projects or organize a Kubernetes Community Day (KCD), and experience live demos from CNCF projects on the Project Pavilion Stage.
Join 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!
Relaxation Station
Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12
Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Hall A-C, Hall 1-5
Take a well-deserved breather in our peaceful wellness retreat. Step away from the hustle of the event to enjoy calming and restorative wellness activities designed to help you reset.
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