KCDs

This year, the CNCF refreshed the KCD (Kubernetes Community Days) program for 2025, offering more support to our organizers and their communities, including, but not limited to, financial assistance, structural improvements, and organizational resources. You can read more about the motivations and specifics behind these updates here.

For those new to Kubernetes Community Day, KCDs are community-led events where open source enthusiasts and cloud native technologists come together for education, collaboration, and networking. Originally launched during the pandemic, the program has seen remarkable growth, expanding from 12 events in 2021 to 35 this year!  These one- to two-day gatherings are locally-driven and supported by the CNCF to foster the growth of cloud native communities around the world. 

Along with the above changes, there will now be a formal review process each year. With 61 outstanding submissions from around the world and only 30 spots available, selecting the hosts for KCDs in 2025 was no easy task. 

A committee of six CNCF staff members reviewed all submissions. We narrowed down applications based on completeness, CNCF ambassador or maintainer involvement, community engagement, regional representation, event timing, past event quality, and organizer team strength—including diversity, collaboration, and Code of Conduct adherence. From vibrant tech hubs to emerging cloud native communities around the globe, the 2025 KCDs will take place in cities across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa. Here’s a look at where and when each event will be happening. Please keep in mind some dates are subject to change: 

In March – Beijing, China
March 16 – Guadalajara, Mexico
March 22 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
April 26 – Chennai, India
April 28 – Auckland, New Zealand
May 6 – Helsinki, Finland
May 8 – San Francisco, USA
May 15 – Austin, USA
May 22 – Seoul, South Korea
May 23 – Istanbul, Turkey
May 31 – Heredia, Costa Rica
In May – New York, USA
April 23 – Budapest, Hungary
July 3 – Utrecht, The Netherlands
June 5 – Bratislava, Slovakia
June 6 – Bangalore, India
June 14 – Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala 
June 19 – Nigeria, Africa
July 5 – Taipei, Taiwan
July 19 – Lima, Perú
August 29 – Bogota, Colombia
September 9 – Washington DC, USA 
September 18 – Sofia, Bulgaria
September 20 – San Salvador, El Salvador
September 26 – Porto, Portugal
October 3 – Warsaw, Poland
October 8 – Colombo, Sri Lanka
October 21 – Edinburgh, UK
3rd fiscal quarter – Hangzhou, China
December 5 – Geneva, Switzerland

Thank you to all who submitted and contributed to this thriving program—we’re looking forward to an exciting 2025 with you!