We have many exciting new events happening in this Salt Lake City KubeCon, as well as a number of unique Experiences, and we don’t want you to miss anything. Here’s everything you need to know.
Also, if you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late.
Let’s start with what’s new this year:
Donate an old laptop and help two great causes!
We’re hosting a laptop drive during this year’s KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024 that will benefit two non-profits in the tech space: Black Girls Code and Kids on Computers.
- Black Girls Code wants to show black girls ages 7 to 17 that they belong in tech and offers workshops, day camps, hackathons and other courses. They utilize laptops in their programming.
- Kids on Computers is an all-volunteer group that provides computer labs to low-income schools to ensure all kids are computer literate. The group uses both donated and new hardware.
In order to donate your laptop, make sure it meets the device requirements, wipe the data, fill out the form, and then you can drop it off at the Coat and Bag Check area of the Salt Lake City Convention Center during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon during the following hours:
Tuesday November 12 – 7:30am – 7:00pm
Wednesday November 13 – 7:30am – 8:00pm
Thursday November 14 – 8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday November 15 – 8:00am – 11:00am
Don’t miss the new DEI Community Hub
The DEI Community Hub is an exciting new space to connect, learn, and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and accessibility! Join community groups, participate in allyship and advocacy workshops, or simply relax in a safe space during open lounge hours.
Talk software supply chains with the Public Sector User Group
Attend a BoF session with the Public Sector User Group and take a deep dive into software supply chains and how to integrate Sigstore and in-toto to meet global government needs. Get all the details.
Go Inside Argo
Don’t miss the world premiere of Inside Argo: Automating the Future, a documentary set in 2017 that follows the project teams as they develop and launch Argo and the suite of tools around it. If you need a visual embodiment of the spirit of innovation and collaboration in the world of open source, Inside Argo will give you just that.
The film debuts on Thursday November 14 at 6:15 at the Salt Lake City Convention Center, Salt Palace, Level 2, room 254.
Add these Experiences to your schedule:
Join the KubeCrawl + CloudNativeFest
On Wednesday November 13 from 6pm to 8pm, plan to attend the launch party in the Solutions Showcase where you can enjoy local seasonal treats and drinks while exploring sponsor booths, being entertained, and even taking a “ski lift” photo.
Activation Zones
Understand the differences between malware and vulnerabilities – sponsored by Sonatype – and then pop into the Open Telemetry Observatory powered by Splunk where you can relax, power up, and talk all things OTel. These opportunities will be available in the Solution Showcase Wednesday through Friday.
Sign up for a new headshot
Coder is offering attendees the opportunity to get a new professional headshot, but you have to sign up in advance here and space is limited!
Keep Cloud Native Well
Don’t miss the many, many options to keep your body and mind healthy and happy during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024. From petting a therapy dog to meeting with a wellbeing coach, getting a chair massage, self-led runs and recharges with pure oxygen, make sure to schedule some time to decompress. Find all the available options.
Tour the Project Pavilion
Want to see what cloud native literally looks like? There’s no better place than the Project Pavilion where you can see CNCF’s 200 projects in action and interact with maintainers, CNCF staffers and more. Guided tours run daily.
Capture the Flag
Whether you’re brand new to CTF or well-versed, join us in the Salt Palace on Level 2 in Room 255A for three increasingly difficult and treacherous capture the flag scenarios. Beginners can take one of two introductory workshops (here or here) on Wednesday November 13, then jump in fully on Thursday the 14th beginning at 11am. Explore all the details.
Join the End User Reception
On Wednesday November 13 from 6pm to 8pm, meet and greet other end users at the Hyatt Regency’s Broadcast Lounge on Level 4. Expect food, beverages, networking and more!
Experience a ClashLoopBackOff (CLBO)
Also on November 13, meet at the Project Pavilion in the Solutions Showcase at 6:30pm to watch two people solve a tricky technical problem in just a very limited amount of time and with no advanced knowledge or preparation. Be prepared to be on the edge of your seats!
Kubernetes SIG Meet and Greet Lunch and Learn
Grab your lunch and come meet other new and experienced K8s contributors and find out how to expand your participation in SIGs and WGs. The event will take place in the Project Pavilion on November 14 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm.