#KubeCrawl + #CloudNativeFest
Tuesday, November 10
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Halls A-C, Halls 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.
To redeem your drink tickets during the reception, visit any Info Desk throughout the venue for an ID check and a 21+ wristband.
Activation Zones
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:
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 | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Halls 1-5 | 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.
Entertainment
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.
Sponsored by:
Learning Lounge
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 A-C, Halls 1-5 | 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.
Sponsored by:
Network Nook
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 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.
Sponsored by:
Professional Headshots
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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Project Pavilion + Daily Project Tours
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.
Relaxation Station
Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday November 12
Time: Solutions Showcase Hours
Location: Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace | Level 1 | Halls A-C, Halls 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.
Sponsored by:
Sponsor Passport Program
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.
Kubernetes Meet + Greet
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.
