Experiences

Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12

Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Halls A-C, Halls 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:

• Three attempts at our signature chalet challenge (no mulligans needed)
• Ivy the Axolotl hitting the slopes
• Entry to win new skis or a snowboard (for hole-in-one achievers)
• Exclusive swag for all participants
• Expert conversations about acing container security

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.

Sonatype’s Blind Build Challenge

Put your development skills to the test in Sonatype’s 30-second video game challenge. Race to build production-ready code. Choose an object, select its components, and scan it for hidden vulnerabilities and malicious code before time runs out. Are you able to beat the challenge and win some Sonatype swag? See how much easier it is to ship secure applications with Sonatype.

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.

Tuesday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 11

Time: Varies – check the schedule for more info!
Location: Solutions Showcase | Hall 5 | Cosmic Canyon Zone | Project Pavilion

The Capture The Flag (CTF) experience runs concurrently to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026!

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!

Learn more about the CTF.

Tuesday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 11

Time: Varies – check the schedule for more info!
Location: Solutions Showcase | Hall 5 | Cosmic Canyon Zone | Project Pavilion

Come and watch a competition of two people using their technical ingenuity and creativity to solve a challenge put forth by the Scheduler (host). Time is limited and stakes are high, as this isn’t just a “live demo” for the masses. Over the course of twenty minutes, competitors will attempt to resolve a broken cluster, or deploy a service to production. At the end of the time, entries will be judged on four categories. Each category will be rated on Stability, Resiliency, Flexibility, and Observability.

Participants won’t know what challenge they’ll be given ahead of time but will be informed whether certain cloud resources or APIs will need to be enabled and available. Pre-creating any helpful scripts, code, or cloud resources is strictly prohibited. During the competition, the Scheduler will bounce between the participants’ screens, engage with the audience, and ask questions of the participants live.

Join us, root for our competitors, and feel free to engage live!

Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12

Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Hall 5 | Cosmic Canyon Zone

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.

Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12

Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Halls A-C, Halls 1-5

Ready for some excitement? Step into our many entertainment zones featuring interactive games, hands-on activities, and more.

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Wednesday, November 11

Time: 12:20 – 2:20 PM
Location: 2nd Floor Upper Mezzanine

The Kubernetes Meet & Greet is your chance to connect directly with the teams that build and run Kubernetes.

Representatives from Kubernetes SIGs and Working Groups will be available to share what they work on, the challenges they’re tackling, and how you can get involved, whether that’s through code, documentation, testing, events, or community support.

This is an informal, drop-in session designed for both new and existing contributors. If you’re curious about contributing to Kubernetes, looking for a SIG that matches your interests, or hoping to expand your involvement in the community, this is the perfect place to start conversations and make connections.

Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday, November 12

Time:
Tuesday, November 10: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, November 11: 10:15 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, November 12: 10:15 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Halls B | Starlight Summit Zone

Come by the Learning Lounge to discover how official CNCF learning content and certifications can help you grow your career. Join our 10-Minute Tip Talks taking place throughout the event. Check the schedule for all the details. You can also connect with subject matter experts and get professional development advice to help you reach your career goals.

Be sure to stop by for one of our interactive activities throughout the event, where you can test your knowledge, join the conversation, and connect with the community.

Do you hold LF Education or CNCF certifications? Be sure to stop by the Learning Lounge to connect with our team and pick up stickers and swag. Not certified yet? Explore certification and course discounts, discover learning paths, and find the right next step for your open source journey.

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Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12

Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Halls A-C, Halls 1-5 | Alpine Overlook Zone

Join us for casual and engaging meetups at the Network Nook during 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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Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12

Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Hall C | Starlight Summit Zone

Refresh your professional profile with a complimentary, high-quality headshot. Stop by the Headshot Station in the Solutions Showcase and get a polished photo you can use for LinkedIn, speaker profiles, company bios, and more.

Available on a first come, first served basis.

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Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12

Location: Solutions Showcase | Hall 5 | Cosmic Canyon Zone | Project Pavilion

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! View Project Pavilion tour times.

Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12

Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Hall C | Honeycomb Hub Zone

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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Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday, November 12

Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Halls A-C, Halls 1-5

Explore the Solutions Showcase and connect with participating sponsors through the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026 Sponsor Passport Program! Pick up your passport card, visit participating sponsor booths, and collect a unique stamp at each stop. Collect 10 of 12 stamps to qualify for the raffle, or collect all 12 stamps to qualify for the Grand Prize drawing.

It’s a fun way to discover innovative companies, engage with the Solutions Showcase, and make the most of your time at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America.

Raffle Drawings will be held in the Solutions Showcase on Wednesday at 4:00 PM and Thursday at 1:30 PM.