Don’t just attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, Merge Forward your experience!

What’s Merge Forward? Where to find us Let’s connect at the Community Hub! Meet us at the Merge Forward Kiosk in the Project Pavilion! Must-attend sessions to add to your calendar: Get a glimpse of the amazing energy at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Get a head start on the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon fun! Posted on October 30, 2025 by Catherine Paganini, Merge Forward Co-Founder We are so excited that the Merge Forward team will be at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Atlanta this year. If you part of an underrepresented group, an ally, or just love meeting people from all walks of life, then be sure to add these Merge Forward sessions to your calendar. It will be fun, diverse, and inclusive, with many opportunities to connect with peers and make new KubeCon + CloudNativeCon friends. Since there’s a lot going on, we’ve put together this Merge Forward Community Guide to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon so you don’t miss any of our great diversity and inclusion activities and sessions. Launched just two months ago, Merge Forward is all about fostering a more inclusive and welcoming cloud native community. It is the new home to new and old community groups such as the Deaf and Hard of Hearing WG, Women in Cloud Native, Neurodiversity, and many more. If you haven’t done so yet, learn more about our mission and how to join our growing community on the Merge Forward Community page. KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is more than just sessions. It’s a great opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and allies. Below you’ll find some opportunities to build your network, learn about accessibility, attend Merge Forward community member talks, and make new friends. The Community Hub is a dedicated space for people from diverse backgrounds and their allies. Swing by to meet your peers, expand your professional network, and learn from shared experiences.