Call for Speakers
KCD New York 2026
10 Jun 2026
Convene One Liberty Plaza New York City, New York, United States
kcdnewyork.com
🚀🗽 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! 🗽
Call for Speakers
17 Feb 2026
17 Mar 2026
🚀🗽 CALL FOR SPEAKERS: KCD NEW YORK 2026 🌟
Welcome to our third annual KCD New York! Our event focuses on connecting the local Kubernetes community through networking, technical deep-dives, and exploring emerging trends. We invite speakers of all experience levels to share their cloud-native stories and insights.
🗓️ DATES TO REMEMBER
- CFP Opens: February 17, 2026
- CFP Closes: March 17, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)
- CFP Notifications: April 14, 2026
- Schedule Announced: April 28, 2026
- Event Dates: June 10, 2026
📜 SUBMISSION TYPES
- Session Presentation: 25 minutes, 1-2 speaker(s) presenting on a topic
- Panel Discussion: 25 minutes of discussion amongst 3 to 5 speakers
- Lightning Talk: A brief 10-minute presentation, 1 speaker
- Round-table discussion: 50-minute session, 1-2 moderators. Ideal for feedback on white papers, mentoring, or building working groups.
🎯 SAMPLE TOPICS
We welcome all topics related to the CNCF ecosystem, including:
- AI & Platform Engineering
- Open Source, GitOps, & Automation
- Security, Observability, & Monitoring
- Sustainability & FinOps
⚡️ IMPORTANT NOTES & DISCLOSURES
- Travel & Lodging: KCD New York does not sponsor travel or hotel stays for speakers.
- Code of Conduct: All speakers are required to adhere to the CNCF Code of Conduct.
- Diversity: To promote inclusivity, panels must include a gender-diverse speaker, and speakers should represent different companies.
- Complimentary Passes: One complimentary pass for the event will be provided for each accepted speaker.
- No Pitching: Sales or marketing pitches for closed-source technologies will not be accepted.
- Slides: All accepted speakers are required to submit their slides before the event.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By submitting, you agree to the CNCF Code of Conduct.
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY
Please review The Linux Foundation's Inclusive Speaker Orientation and Inclusive Language Initiative.
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