Kubernetes package management is at an inflection point. kro (Kubernetes Resource Orchestrator) (a SIG-Cloud Provider project) represents an emerging architectural pattern for Kubernetes-native resource composition.

This session explores:
The paradigm shift: From Helm's client-side templating to kro's in-cluster, dependency-aware orchestration
Resource composition as a pattern: How ResourceGraphDefinitions abstract complexity for safe, declarative multi-resource deployments
The bridge from Helm: Why composition is the natural next step for Helm-invested teams

Through live demos, attendees will understand why kro marks a turning point in cloud-native platform abstraction.