We accept 2 types of talks for Cloud Native Days Austria 2025:

• Talks: 30 minutes long (included Q&A time)
• Deep Dive Talks: 45 minutes long (included Q&A time)

Subject of CfP can be related to any of these tracks:

• Kubernetes & Container
• Network & Security
• Platform Engineering
• AI, ML & Big Data
• Cloud Native 101
• Observability
• Developer Experience
• OS & Cloud Native Infrastructure
• Operations & Performance
• People & Experiences
• Sustainability & Costing
• Policy & Compliance

Number of talks: Each speaker may propose up to 2 sessions

Language: English

Which elements from your paper can improve your rating?

• We very much like to see those Advanced and Expert Talks!
• Cover hot topics
• Focus on real life experiences rather than theoretical ("hello world")
• Show real {failed} experiences on using technologies or approaches and how you solved them
• If you have questions or comments, please contact us: organizers@cloudnativedays.at

Proposals are reviewed by our review team, who will reply with their feedback.

The talks will be selected in 3 batches:

• ~5 Talks at the end of February → If your talk gets selected in this batch, we will reimburse travel costs of up to 400€.
• ~10 Talks at the end of March → If your talk gets selected in this batch, you'll receive a complimentary attendee ticket (in addition to your free speaker ticket)
• ~15 Talks at the end of April → If your talk gets selected in this batch, you'll get a 50% discount for a single attendee ticket.

Beware: Travel and accommodation expenses may be covered under certain circumstances; this will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Accepted speakers are requested to first try to claim these costs through their organization.