Call for Speakers
Cloud Native Birmingham Online Meetup: Kicking Off 2026 Together
26 Feb 2026
Online
Cloud Native Birmingham is excited to kick off 2026 with our first online community meetup, bringing together cloud-native enthusiasts, DevOps practitioners, Kubernetes users, students, and open-source contributors.
This virtual event is designed to create an open and welcoming space to learn, share real-world experiences, and connect with others across the cloud-native ecosystem. The session will feature technical insights around Kubernetes, cloud-native tooling, DevOps practices, and emerging trends, along with interactive discussions and Q&A.
The meetup will also provide a brief look ahead at Cloud Native Birmingham’s plans and initiatives for 2026.
Call for Speakers
03 Feb 2026
14 Feb 2026
What We’re Looking For
We’re inviting speakers to submit talks on topics such as:
- Getting Started with Kubernetes and CNCF Tools
- GitOps with ArgoCD or Flux
- Service Mesh in Action (e.g., Linkerd, Istio)
- Observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry
- CI/CD Workflows in Cloud-Native Environments
- Securing Cloud-Native Applications
- Real-World Case Studies and Lessons Learned
- Building Developer Platforms with Kubernetes
Session Details
Format: 30-minute talks (including Q&A)
Audience: A welcoming mix of beginners, practitioners, and open source contributors from the cloud-native community
Incentives: Speakers will receive community swag, recognition, and the opportunity to share their expertise with a growing and engaged audience.
Submit Your Proposal Today
Got a talk idea? We’d love to hear it. Submit your proposal and be part of the Cloud Native Birmingham relaunch — let’s inspire, learn, and build toget