KCD Open Call for Proposals

The 2026 KCDs are up and running! These events are hosted by local communities and supported by CNCF. Please note, any speaker support will come from the funds the KCD organizers raise through sponsorships.

  • 11 events
  • Managed by Audra Montenegro Helena Spease

KCD Czech & Slovak 2026

On May 21-22, 2026, we will meet together at KCD Czech & Slovak in Prague, Czech Republic. Developers, platform people, and other IT professionals from open source and cloud native communities will meet during this community-organised event to learn, collaborate, and network about cloud native technologies. The community event is supported by the CNCF.

Contact: info@cloudnative.sk

On May 21-22, 2026, we will meet together at KCD Czech & Slovak in Prague, Czech Republic. Developers, platform people, and other IT professionals from open source and cloud native communities will meet during this community-organised event to learn,... Show more

KCD New York 2026

🚀🗽 KCD NEW YORK 2026 IS HERE! 🌟

Join the vibrant Kubernetes and Cloud Native community as we return to the heart of New York City for an extraordinary day of technical innovation, deep-dive learning, and community building. Following the momentum of our previous years, KCD New York 2026 is designed to be our most impactful and community-centric gathering yet.


WHAT TO EXPECT

Building on the success of our past events that have brought together hundreds of passionate technology professionals, KCD New York 2026 is the premier gathering for the local and global cloud-native community. We are creating a dynamic space where developers, platform engineers, SREs, and open-source enthusiasts can connect, learn, and grow together.


This year, we are specifically highlighting:

  • Cutting-Edge Innovation: Explore the intersection of AI and Cloud Native, the evolution of Platform Engineering, and the latest in Security and Observability.
  • Diverse Session Formats: From high-energy Lightning Talks and technical 30-minute sessions to our highly requested 50-minute Round-table (Birds of a Feather) discussions, designed for deep collaboration in dedicated quiet spaces.
  • Community & Contribution: Gain insights into contributing to Open Source and learn how to navigate the CNCF ecosystem from industry maintainers and experts.
  • Inclusive Networking: Connect with a welcoming community of innovators in one of the world's most dynamic tech hubs. Whether you are a local New Yorker or traveling to join us, you’ll find opportunities to forge lasting professional connections.

From hands-on technical insights to strategic architectural discussions, every moment is designed to enhance your cloud-native journey.


Join us in shaping the future of cloud-native technology in NYC! 🗽

🚀🗽 KCD NEW YORK 2026 IS HERE! 🌟Join the vibrant Kubernetes and Cloud Native community as we return to the heart of New York City for an extraordinary day of technical innovation, deep-dive learning, and community building. Following the momentum o... Show more

KCD Lima Perú 2026

Kubernetes Community Day, Lima, Perú 2026 🇵🇪 te invita a sumergirte en el emocionante mundo de las tecnologías Cloud Native. Exploraremos una amplia gama de temas clave que abarcan desde Kubernetes hasta GitOps, DevSecOps, Monitoreo, AI/ML, Platform Engineering, Observabilidad, Seguridad en Contenedores, Estrategias de Transformación Digital, Mentoring y mucho más.

Este evento será presencial y se llevará a cabo en un solo día. Contaremos con destacados ponentes nacionales e internacionales.

Por favor revisa la siguiente guía que te ayudará a absolver dudas antes de enviar la solicitud.

FECHAS IMPORTANTES:

  • Inicio CFP: miércoles 18 de febrero
  • Cierre CFP: lunes 18 de mayo
  • Notificación de elegidos: sábado 30 de mayo
  • Anuncio de horarios y charlas: lunes 15 de junio
  • Fecha del evento: Sábado 18 de Julio 2026

RECORDATORIO:

Este es un evento de comunidad, por lo que no están permitidas charlas sobre promoción o venta de un producto o servicio.

CÓDIGO DE CONDUCTA:

Al enviar su propuesta, usted está de acuerdo con el Código de Conducta de CNCF.

COMPROMISO CON LA INCLUSIVIDAD:

Por favor revisa la Orientación para Presentadores Inclusivos de The Linux Foundation y la Iniciativa de Lenguaje Inclusivo.

Si tienes alguna pregunta relacionado al proceso o una propuesta, contáctanos al correo: peru-org@kubernetescommunitydays.org


Kubernetes Community Day, Lima, Perú 2026 🇵🇪 te invita a sumergirte en el emocionante mundo de las tecnologías Cloud Native. Exploraremos una amplia gama de temas clave que abarcan desde Kubernetes hasta GitOps, DevSecOps, Monitoreo, AI/ML, Platfor... Show more

KCD Beijing + vLLM 2026

我们邀请您为 Kubernetes 社区日(KCD)北京提交演讲提案!

KCD 北京是一场为期一天的2026年 3 月 21 日北京海淀线下举行的社区主导会议,重点关注 Kubernetes 和云原生技术。它汇集了开发者、运维工程师、技术爱好者等等,以分享知识、协作和交流。

加入我们,一起学习、协作和探索 Kubernetes 生态系统的最新进展。无论您是经验丰富的开发人员还是刚刚开始云原生之旅,KCD 北京都能满足每个人的需求。最重要的是,本次活动完全免费!

另外,社区合作伙伴和志愿者火热召集中!

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合作社区/媒体权益:

  • 在宣传文章和海报展示社区标志(logo)简介等。
  • KCD线下的宣传展板/海报获得露出,如社区标志(logo)等
  • 合作社区可申请现场展位,开源项目优先,席位有限。

合作社区/媒体义务

通过自有社区平台,微信公众号,微信群,视频号、抖音、哔哩哔哩等多社区渠道进行活动内容,活动现场直播等转发。

  • 社区的社群/朋友圈里转发大会的相关宣传文章、海报、视频和直播间地址
  • 社区联合直播:视频号、抖音、哔哩哔哩等渠道转播 Keynote(拉流或推流)
  • 社区其他自有媒体渠道进行宣传

如何申请

申请截止日期

请在 2026年3月8日 前提交您的申请。名额有限,先到先得!

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志愿者职责

作为志愿者,您将在活动当天扮演关键角色,确保活动的顺利进行。具体职责包括但不限于:

  • 签到与引导
  • 场地布置与维护
  • 讲师与嘉宾支持
  • 后勤与物资管理
  • 技术支持

我们需要的你

  • 热情主动:乐于助人,愿意为活动的成功贡献自己的时间和精力。
  • 良好的沟通能力:能够与团队成员和参会者有效沟通,解决问题。
  • 责任心强:能够按时到场,并履行分配的任务。
  • 团队合作精神:愿意与其他志愿者和工作人员紧密合作,共同完成任务。
  • 基本的英语能力(优先考虑):能够协助处理可能的国际参会者需求。

志愿者福利

  • 免费参与:免费获得KCD北京站的门票,享受全天的活动内容。
  • 专属纪念品:领取志愿者专属T恤和纪念品。
  • 餐饮支持:提供全天的餐饮和饮品。
  • 网络与资源:与行业专家和其他志愿者建立宝贵的人脉。

如何申请

如果您对成为KCD北京站的志愿者感兴趣,请按照以下步骤申请:

  • 填写申请表:【2026 北京 KCD 志愿者征集表】
  • 面试与确认:我们将在收到申请后联系您,进行简短的面试和职责确认。
  • 简单培训/准备:活动前将安排简短的prep,确保您了解所有职责和流程。

申请截止日期

请在 2026年3月8日 前提交您的申请。名额有限,先到先得!

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联系我们

如有任何疑问,请通过以下方式联系我们:

qhao@redhat.com; furao@secondstate.io; zhangjintao9020@gmail.com

我们邀请您为 Kubernetes 社区日(KCD)北京提交演讲提案!KCD 北京是一场为期一天的2026年 3 月 21 日北京海淀线下举行的社区主导会议,重点关注 Kubernetes 和云原生技术。它汇集了开发者、运维工程师、技术爱好者等等,以分享知识、协作和交流。加入我们,一起学习、协作和探索 Kubernetes 生态系统的最新进展。无论您是经验丰富的开发人员还是刚刚开始云原生之旅,KCD 北京都能满足每个人的需求。最重要的是,本次活动完全免费!另外,社区合作伙伴和志愿者火热召集中!-... Show more

KCDKOCHI26

Kubernetes Community Day Kochi 2026 is a community-driven event that brings together cloud-native practitioners, developers, SREs, and platform engineers to share real-world experiences and best practices around Kubernetes and CNCF technologies. Join us for a day of insightful talks, hands-on learning, and meaningful conversations with the Kubernetes community.


Organized by the official CNCG Kochi Chapter.

Kubernetes Community Day Kochi 2026 is a community-driven event that brings together cloud-native practitioners, developers, SREs, and platform engineers to share real-world experiences and best practices around Kubernetes and CNCF technologies. Join... Show more

KCD Panamá 2026

Welcome to KCD Panama 2026!

The Cloud Native Community Group Panama is thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for professionals, students, and organizations to shine in 2026!


KCD Panama 2026 is the place where the community comes alive. We are bringing together hundreds of passionate IT professionals, executives, cloud operators, and tech providers to explore the future of Kubernetes and the Cloud Native ecosystem.


This is your stage. Make your voice heard.


Calling All Local & First-Time Speakers!

Are you new to public speaking? We’ve got your back. Our mission is to champion the growth of local talent in Panama. You don't need to be a Chief Architect or a 20-year industry veteran to submit a proposal. If you have a story to tell, we want to hear it.


We are committed to elevating diverse voices and fresh perspectives. To ensure you succeed, we offer a dedicated mentorship program for all first-time speakers, including:

  • Storytelling Support: We help you structure your narrative and define clear educational goals.
  •  Slide Design: Guidance on creating effective, professional, and clear visual aids.
  • Stage Presence: Rehearsal sessions and tips to polish your delivery and boost your confidence.


Don't let experience hold you back. Submit your proposal and let's build this event together!

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KCD Toronto 2026

Kubernetes Community Days Toronto is happening on May 13th, 2026, bringing together over 350 developers, platform engineers, architects, leaders and IT professionals for a full day dedicated to cloud-native technology and open source innovation. As Toronto’s largest CNCF-supported Kubernetes event, attendees can expect a vibrant gathering focused on Platform Engineering, Kubernetes, and the broader Cloud Native ecosystem.

The event will be hosted at The Quay – Toronto Board of Trade on the downtown waterfront, with 25+ speakers and 20+ technical sessions, the event will showcase real-world production stories, best practices, and emerging patterns shaping today’s cloud-native landscape.

The program will feature a wide range of talk themes  explore areas such as

  • AI/ML and GPU workloads on Kubernetes,
  • MLOps & AIOps
  • Platform engineering and internal platform design
  • Connectivity, Service Mesh, and Edge Computing
  • Observability
  • Performance
  • Data Storage
  • Security across cloud-native environments

These tracks encourage tangible takeaways through case studies, lessons learned, live demos, open source experiences, and stories from real organizational journeys.


Community values remain core — including Diversity & Inclusion sessions that highlight the voices of women and underrepresented contributors, mentorship culture, and the people shaping the future of open source.


Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand cloud-native fundamentals or a senior engineer tackling scale, automation, reliability, and emerging architectures, KCD Toronto 2026 is built to inspire, educate, and connect the community.

Kubernetes Community Days Toronto is happening on May 13th, 2026, bringing together over 350 developers, platform engineers, architects, leaders and IT professionals for a full day dedicated to cloud-native technology and open source innovation. As T... Show more

KCD Texas 2026

🚀 Call for Speakers: KCD Texas 2026 🌟

Are you ready to lead the conversation on cloud-native innovation? On May 15, 2026, KCD Texas will take over the TCEA Conference Center for a day filled with cutting-edge discussions, hands-on learning, and networking with the Kubernetes and cloud-native community. This community-driven event, hosted by volunteers of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), is where big Texas ideas meet the Kubernetes ecosystem.

We’re calling for visionary speakers to lead transformative sessions, including:


🎓 Hands-On Workshops

Guide attendees through Kubernetes-related projects, real-world problem-solving, and practical implementation. Help participants build confidence and technical expertise to innovate within their cloud-native environments.


🎤 Interactive Sessions

Share your insights, present unique use cases, or showcase live demos. Equip attendees with actionable strategies to tackle cloud-native challenges and drive adoption of Kubernetes and CNCF tools.


Whether you're an experienced presenter or a first-timer with fresh ideas, KCD Texas is the perfect platform to showcase your knowledge, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation within the community.


Submit your talk today and help us shape the future of cloud-native technologies. Together, let’s create an unforgettable day of learning and impact in Austin! 🌐✨

🚀 Call for Speakers: KCD Texas 2026 🌟Are you ready to lead the conversation on cloud-native innovation? On May 15, 2026, KCD Texas will take over the TCEA Conference Center for a day filled with cutting-edge discussions, hands-on learning, and netw... Show more

KCD Istanbul 2026

Kubernetes Community Days (KCDs) are global, community-organized events that gather adopters and technologists from open source and cloud native communities for education, collaboration, and networking. KCDs are supported by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).


As part of the global Kubernetes Community Days, our event brings together experts, enthusiasts, and novices alike to explore the latest trends, share insights, and foster collaboration in the evolving landscape of cloud native technologies.

Kubernetes Community Days (KCDs) are global, community-organized events that gather adopters and technologists from open source and cloud native communities for education, collaboration, and networking. KCDs are supported by the Cloud Native Computin... Show more

KCD Helsinki 2026

On May 20th, 2026, the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Community will gather in Helsinki for an exciting one-day, in-person technical conference celebrating the cloud-native ecosystem. Supported by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and organized by the Cloud Native Finland community, this event is your chance to connect, learn, and collaborate with like-minded professionals.

KCD Helsinki will bring together hundreds of engineers, IT professionals, architects, and cloud native stakeholders from Finland and beyond. Expect engaging technical talks, open source project demos, and opportunities for networking with local and international speakers and attendees.

Whether you're sharing success stories, tackling lessons learned, or exploring the latest tools and technologies, KCD Helsinki is the perfect event to celebrate all things Kubernetes and cloud-native.

First-time speaker?

First time submitting? You do not need to be a chief architect or long-time industry pundit to submit a proposal, in fact, we strongly encourage first-time speakers to submit talks for this event. And we are looking for many more diverse voices!

On May 20th, 2026, the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Community will gather in Helsinki for an exciting one-day, in-person technical conference celebrating the cloud-native ecosystem. Supported by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and organiz... Show more

KCD Kuala Lumpur 2026

🌏 About Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) Kuala Lumpur 2026

KCD Kuala Lumpur 2026 is a community-driven event that brings together cloud native enthusiasts, practitioners, and experts from across Malaysia, APAC region and all over the world. As part of the global Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) initiative, KCD Kuala Lumpur serves as a platform to learn, collaborate and celebrate all things Kubernetes and cloud native.

We’re organizing the event to feature in-depth sessions, hands-on workshops, technical deep dives, and community activities designed to inspire both beginners and seasoned professionals. Whether you’re exploring your first Kubernetes deployment or managing large-scale production clusters, KCD Kuala Lumpur 2026 aims to create meaningful conversations and practical learning experiences that everyone can take home.

This event is proudly organized by local community leaders from Cloud Native Kuala Lumpur who are passionate about building a stronger cloud native ecosystem in Malaysia. Expect a vibrant mix of technical talks, real-world case studies, networking opportunities, panel discussions, and live demos — all shaped by the community, for the community.

Join us in Kuala Lumpur as we connect, share knowledge, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the cloud native and open source world.

Let’s grow the ecosystem, elevate local talent and drive innovation together at KCD Kuala Lumpur 2026!


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KCD Open Call for Proposals

KCDs (Kubernetes Community Days) are community-organized events that gather adopters and technologists from open source and cloud native communities for education, collaboration, and networking. KCDs are supported by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. These fun, locally-defined events help grow and sustain the Kubernetes and Cloud Native communities.