The cloud native ecosystem is exploding with innovation—but with over 800 CNCF projects, choosing the right tools can quickly become overwhelming. This session is about cutting through the noise and providing a clear, high-level look at the landscape.

We’ll take a practical tour of what it means to go cloud native today, spotlighting foundational projects like Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Dapr. From GitOps and Helm to Cluster API, we’ll explore the tools shaping modern infrastructure—and share how teams are building platforms that align with their needs, not someone else’s opinionated blueprint.

The basic agenda follows:

• 5:30 - 6:00 Food and networking
• 6:00 - 6:15 Announcements, intros, and so forth
• 6:15 - 7:00 Feature Presentation
• 7:00 - 7:30 Q&A and discussion
• 7:30 - 8:00 Hang out and network

Please join us for this in-person event! Please, be sure to RSVP so that we can plan the food appropriately. We greatly appreciate your help as we try to ensure the safety and comfort of those attending.