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.

  • 6 events
  • Managed by Audra Montenegro Helena Spease

KCD & OpenInfra Days Vietnam 2026

KCD × OpenInfra Day Vietnam 2026 marks the first time Kubernetes Community Day (under Cloud Native Computing Foundation) and OpenInfra Day (under OpenInfra Foundation) have collaborated in Vietnam. A full day in Hanoi, entirely focused on those who build, operate, use, and manage cloud infrastructure as well as end-users of cloud-native technology.

It fully demonstrates the open spirit of the open-source community and the powerful force of cross-community collaboration. Together, we will drive the progress and development of AI and cloud computing technologies. We sincerely invite you to participate in this grand event and explore the infinite possibilities of the deep integration of AI and cloud-native technologies!

KCD × OpenInfra Day Vietnam 2026 marks the first time Kubernetes Community Day (under Cloud Native Computing Foundation) and OpenInfra Day (under OpenInfra Foundation) have collaborated in Vietnam. A full day in Hanoi, entirely focused on those who b... Show more

KCD Melbourne 2026

Kubernetes Community Days Melbourne 2026 is a one-day, in-person technical conference bringing together the cloud native community from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Organised by community volunteers and supported by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the event will take place on 5 August 2026 at Collins Square, Melbourne.

Whether you work in enterprise infrastructure, government, fintech, or an early-stage startup, this is your chance to connect with practitioners tackling the same challenges — from running stateful workloads in production to navigating AI on Kubernetes, platform engineering at scale, and everything in between.

KCD Melbourne brings a distinctly APAC perspective to the global cloud native conversation. Expect real-world stories from regulated industries, government digital transformation, and enterprise adoption journeys that rarely surface at events in Europe or North America — alongside the deep technical content you'd expect from any KubeCon-aligned community event.

Kubernetes Community Days Melbourne 2026 is a one-day, in-person technical conference bringing together the cloud native community from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Organised by community volunteers and supported by the Cloud Native ... Show more

KCD Porto x DevOps Days Portugal 2026

The Kubernetes and Cloud Native community will gather once again at the vibrant city of Porto, Portugal. Join us for a two-day technical event loaded with exciting talks, workshops and networking opportunities. KCD Porto is aimed at developers, platform people, and other IT professionals interested in cloud native technologies.


The Kubernetes and Cloud Native community will gather once again at the vibrant city of Porto, Portugal. Join us for a two-day technical event loaded with exciting talks, workshops and networking opportunities. KCD Porto is aimed at developers, platf... 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 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

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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.