In the heart of Europe, on the 26th and 27th of September, the Cineplexx Wienerberg played host to a groundbreaking event – KCD Austria 2023. With the overarching theme of “Building a Cloud Native Austria,” this conference marked a pivotal moment for the cloud native community in the region. Organized by a dedicated team of eight core organizers, the idea was born from three bustling tech communities in Linz, Graz, and Vienna.