Uniting the Cloud Native Community at the Inaugural KCD SF Bay Area

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Lisa-Marie Namphy and Matthew Cascio, CNCF Ambassadors The cloud native landscape is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve means more than just reading documentation—it means connecting with the people who are shaping the future. That’s exactly what the inaugural Kubernetes Community Day (KCD) SF Bay Area event is all about. This full-day gathering, proudly sponsored by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), is the ultimate opportunity for enthusiasts, developers, and industry leaders to come together for a day of insightful talks and unparalleled networking. On September 9th , the historic Computer History Museum in Mountain View will open its doors to the Bay Area’s thriving cloud native community. This isn’t just a conference; it’s a celebration of collaboration and knowledge sharing. As an added bonus, your event registration grants you access to the museum’s fascinating exhibits, allowing you to explore the history of technology during your breaks. The KCD SF Bay Area event boasts an incredible lineup of speakers and visionaries. You’ll have the chance to hear directly from some of the most influential minds in the cloud native space. Confirmed speakers include: Solomon Hykes , the founder of Docker and Dagger. io, whose work has fundamentally changed the way we build and deploy applications. Jim Bugwadia , founder of Nirmata and a key maintainer of the popular policy engine Kyverno. Ramiro Berrelleza , founder of Okteto, who is dedicated to simplifying cloud native development workflows.