KubeCon & CloudNativeCon 2024: The Attendees’ Guide

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024 is just around the corner. Taking place November 12-15, 2024 in Salt Lake City, this event is a must-attend for users of the cloud-native space.

Splunk is proud to be a Platinum sponsor for this year's event. Visit Splunk at Booth #D5. Scroll down to read about our offerings and our special Aprés Kubecon event, too.

Read on to learn all you need to know about KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024.

What is KubeCon + CloudNativeCon?

KubeCon is an annual conference organized by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) that brings together developers, operators, and other professionals from the cloud-native ecosystem. The event focuses on Kubernetes, the open-source container orchestration platform, and other related technologies within the cloud-native landscape.

KubeCon serves as a major hub for the community to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and explore the cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of software development and deployment.

What you can expect

At KubeCon, attendees can expect a range of activities including:

• Keynote speeches from industry leaders who are driving innovation in the industry, offering valuable perspectives on emerging trends and future directions.
• Technical sessions that cover a broad spectrum of topics, from foundational concepts to advanced techniques in Kubernetes and cloud-native tools.
• Hands-on labs provide practical experience and direct engagement with the technologies being discussed.
• Networking opportunities allow attendees to connect with peers, experts, and potential collaborators.

The conference showcases the latest advancements in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, provides insights into best practices, and facilitates discussions on the future of cloud-native computing.

View the full schedule on the conference website.

Pass types & prices

There are two types of passes you can purchase for this conference. For all access, this includes entry to all CNCF-hosted co-located events, WasmCon, and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. KubeCon + CloudNativeCon only passes and includes entry to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon only.

Below are the pass rates you can purchase before the conference.

• All-access: $1979 (corporate), $1079 (individual), or $200 (academic).
• KubeCon + CloudNativeCon only: $1600 (corporate), $700 (individual), or $150 (academic).

Below are the pass rates for onsite purchases.

• All-access: $2299 (corporate), $1279 (individual), or $200 (academic).
• KubeCon + CloudNativeCon only: $1750 (corporate), $800 (individual), or $150 (academic).

All keynotes and sessions will be recorded and posted to YouTube within 2 weeks. Register here and check out all you need to know about your passes.

Cloud Native tracks

At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, the conference tracks are organized around specific themes and objectives, allowing attendees to concentrate on topics that align with their interests and expertise. Each track explores various facets of cloud-native technologies, catering to both newcomers with foundational content and seasoned professionals with advanced discussions.

This structured approach helps attendees navigate the conference efficiently and gain deeper insights into specialized areas such as:

• Software development lifecycle: covers application development, continuous integration, and deployment strategies, addressing challenges and methodologies with insights into tools and techniques for cloud-native applications.
• Platform engineering: focuses on building and customizing cloud-native platforms, automating infrastructure, and improving developer self-service workflows, focusing on SDLC components and developer platforms.
• Operations + Performance: explores the operationalization of cloud-native projects, enhancing performance, and tackling runtime challenges. It provides insights into autoscaling, high availability, performance optimization, operators, and cluster reliability.
• Security: explores cloud-native security, including threat modeling, identity management, multi-tenancy, confidential computing, and vulnerability management, as well as security education, zero trust, tooling, and supply chain considerations.
• AI + ML: examines the latest AI and ML advancements in cloud-native environments, focusing on managing data models, deploying ML algorithms, and optimizing workflows with insights into MLOps and GPU utilization in Kubernetes.
• Connectivity: examines networking technologies, edge computing, telco applications, and service mesh deployment within cloud-native environments.
• Data processing + Storage: focuses on data and storage management in cloud-native environments, tackling scalability challenges and efficient management techniques.
• Observability: covers methodologies for metrics, logging, tracing, and workload profiling in Kubernetes, along with observability challenges like tooling, interoperability, and managing alerting rules and policies.
• Emerging + Advanced: covers cloud-native research, emerging technologies, high-performance computing, and advanced concepts, featuring research papers, early-stage projects, and niche topics to discuss cutting-edge advancements.
• Cloud-native experience: spans a wide range of topics, such as community building, the business impact of CNCF technologies, launching cloud-native startups, and sharing cloud-native challenges and experiences.

Explore the tracks here.

Splunk at KubeCon

Splunk, a Cisco company, is proud to sponsor and attend KubeCon 2024. After all, it's our favorite cloud-native and observability event.

Stop by our booth at #D5 to:

• Get a demo of Splunk's cutting-edge observability solutions.
• Talk to OpenTelemetry maintainers
• Learn more about how OpenTelemetry is essential to cloud-native development.

Don't leave without visiting the OpenTelemetry Observatory to see cutting edge developments from OTel contributors across the globe.

We'll also be hosting an Aprés Kubecon event: check out the details and save your spot now.

Opening remarks from KubeCon 2023

See below for the opening keynote from KubeCon 2023 in Chicago given by the executive director of CNCF, Priyanka Sharma.

 

Explore Salt Lake City

Known for its rich history and cultural diversity, Salt Lake City is a hub for outdoor adventures and offers a thriving arts and dining scene. Whether exploring the nearby ski resorts, hiking trails, biking trails, or enjoying the city's unique attractions, Salt Lake City provides a blend of natural beauty and urban excitement.

Once the conference is over or on the weekend, you are free to explore Salt Lake City which offers breathtaking mountain views, a vibrant urban scene, and of course, the Great Salt Lake.

For comprehensive information on accommodations, dining options, and a variety of activities, the Visit Salt Lake website offers a detailed overview to help you make the most of your stay.

Hotel recommendations

Below is a short list of hotel recommendations that are in close proximity to the Salt Palace Convention Center which is where KubeCon + CloudNativeCon will be held. These hotels are offering a discount for the dates of the conference. The rate is valid until the cutoff date or the room block is full.

• Grand America Hotel: 0.9 miles from the Convention Center. Room rates start from $329. Room block ends October 18th.
• Little America Hotel: 0.7 miles from the Convention Center. Room rates start from $209. Room block ends October 18th.
• Doubletree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Downtown. 1.0 miles from the Convention Center. Room rates start from $209. Room block ends October 18th.
• Salt Lake Plaza Hotel SureStay by Best Western. 0.5 miles from the Convention Center. Room rates start from $169. Room block ends October 18th.
• Hilton Salt Lake City Center: 0.2 miles from the Convention Center. Room rates start from $239. Room block ends October 18th.
• Crystal Inn & Suites Salt Lake City: 0.8 miles from the Convention Center. Room rates start from $169. Room block ends October 18th.
• Hyatt Place Salt Lake City Downtown/The Gateway: 0.4 miles from the Convention Center. Room rates start from $205. Room block ends October 25th.
• Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City: 0.3 miles from the Convention Center. Room rates start from $219. Room block ends October 18th.
• Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel: 0.7 miles from the Convention Center. Room rates start from $179. Room block ends October 18th.

For more information on these hotels, check out the website.

Transportation

When coming to a new city, it is very important to figure out transportation before you get there. Here is what you need to know:

• Salt Lake City International Airport is 8.2 miles from the Convention Center which is a 10-20 minute drive.
• There is great public transportation in Salt Lake City where you can take the light rail or a public bus where both are $2.50 for a one-way trip.
• There is always Uber or once you are at the hotel, you could always choose to walk.
• American Airlines and Delta Airlines are partnering up with the Linux Foundation for this conference and can offer you a special discount for your trip.

Head to the conference website for questions on transportation or the airline discount.

We hope you enjoy KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024 and all that Salt Lake City has to offer!

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