KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 Co-Located Event Deep Dive: Platform Engineering Day

Who will get the most out of attending this event? What is new and different this year? What will the day look like? Should I do any homework first? Posted on October 17, 2025 by Co-Chairs | Paula Kennedy, Stacey Potter, and Matt Menzenski This marks the fourth edition of Platform Engineering Day, following successful events in Paris (2024), Salt Lake City (2024), and London (2025). We’re excited to continue exploring case studies and deep technical dives as platform engineering practices mature. In Atlanta, we’ll continue the expanded two-track format introduced in London earlier this year, giving attendees even more opportunities to explore topics most relevant to them. This event is really aimed at anyone who is building platforms, using platforms or trying to learn more about platform engineering, wherever they are on their journey. There will be content from end-user organizations and updates from the Platform Engineering Community Group, ensuring something valuable for attendees at every level. This year we’re aiming for content that goes deeper into the topics of platform maturity and more use cases of lessons that organisations have learnt. Expect even more real-world insights from practitioners who are shaping the next phase of platform engineering. The day will feature two parallel tracks covering topics such as developer experience, API-driven infrastructure, and the evolving future of platform engineering. We’ll start and end the day together, giving attendees a shared sense of community while still allowing freedom to choose sessions that match their interests. No pre-work is needed—just bring your curiosity! We have an incredible lineup of speakers who will be happy to answer questions and share insights. We can’t wait to see you there—join us for an inspiring day of learning, connection, and platform innovation. Share.