Experiences

Tuesday, November 11

Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Solutions Showcase | Project Pavilion
Building B | Level 1 | Exhibit Hall B3-B5

Feel the energy shift in the Project Pavilion! The folks who build and maintain Kubernetes are here to connect directly with the community. They’ll be spreading their expertise across all the project booths, ready to chat, debug, and ideate. Come together, grab a seat, and be part of the conversation. We’ll cap it off by taking over the stage for a spontaneous and unfiltered “Ask Us Everything: Contributor Edition.” This is your chance to engage with the core of the K8s community.

While you’re here, explore the Poster Pavilion to discover the latest research, community hacks, and cloud native experiments. You’ll also want to visit the sponsor booths for fresh insights and exciting opportunities.

Tuesday, November 11 – Wednesday, November 12

Time: Varies – check the schedule for more info! (coming soon)
Location: Building B | Level 2 | B203

The Capture The Flag (CTF) experience runs concurrently to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025!

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 beginners to seasoned veterans, as we venture amongst the low-hanging fruits of insecure configuration and scale the lofty peaks of cluster compromise!

Tuesday, November 11 – Wednesday, November 12

Time: Varies – check the schedule for more info! (coming soon)
Location: Solutions Showcase | Project Pavilion
Building B | Level 1 | Exhibit Hall B3-B5

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 11 – Wednesday, November 13

Location: Solutions Showcase | Project Pavilion
Building B | Level 1 | Exhibit Hall B3-B5

Don’t Miss the Action in the Project Pavilion! From live Project Demos you help choose, to guided Tours with CNCF Ambassadors, there’s no shortage of ways to connect, collaborate, and celebrate Cloud Native innovation. Catch the ClashLoopBackOff (CLBO) showdown, Kubernetes Contributor hour, GitHub Actions workshop and more. Plus, swing by the Sticker Wall, explore careers on the Job Board, or just kick back in the lounges.

Tuesday, November 11 – Thursday, November 13

Location: Solutions Showcase | Project Pavilion
Building B | Level 1 | Exhibit Hall B3-B5

Explore the Project Pavilion, a hub of innovation and discovery! Take part in daily tours, interact with project maintainers at their kiosks, gain insights on community engagement and KCD event organization, and learn more about certification opportunities to showcase your expertise.

Join cloud veteran Jorge Castro and 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.

Wednesday, November 12

Time: 12:00 – 2:30 PM
Location: Building B | Level 2 | B216-217

Chart your course within the Kubernetes community. This dedicated meet and greet connects you directly with the SIGs and WGs that power the project. Representatives from each group will be here to discuss their charter, current initiatives, and how your skills can make an impact. Whether you’re an experienced contributor looking to expand your scope or a new contributor ready to get started, this session will help you find the right team to begin or continue your journey.