Your Complete Guide to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025

Pack your bags and your strategy The events you don’t want to miss More ways to engage Find your track Making the Most of Your Time After KubeCon and CloudNativeCon Posted on November 6, 2025 by Eliza Power KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 is just days away, and we want to help you make the most of it! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’re a veteran, a little preparation goes a long way at an event this massive. We’ve compiled your ‘How to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon’ guide to make sure you have everything you need to navigate the premier cloud native gathering. When: November 10-13 Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta Sched app First things first: download the Sched app. Trust us, this handy little app will be your best friend. Using Sched, you’ll be able to build your personalized schedule , get real-time session updates and set reminders to ensure you don’t miss out. Pack smart And speaking of preparation, let’s talk about packing smart. You’ll be doing a lot of walking between sessions, exhibit halls, and buildings, so here’s what we recommend bringing: Comfortable shoes (we cannot stress this enough!) A reusable water bottle (there are water filling stations throughout the venue) A portable charger Layers for varying room temperatures Business cards or your preferred digital contact method A backpack for all that conference swag Our top tips for success on day one: Arrive early to collect your badge (even on day zero!) Explore the venue Network authentically Be open to unexpected experiences Take notes Project Pavillion and Tours This is one of our favorite spots at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. Running Tuesday through Thursday during Solutions Showcase hours, the Project Pavilion lets you connect directly with CNCF project maintainers. Whether you’re using Kubernetes, Prometheus, Envoy, or any other CNCF project, this is your chance to ask questions, learn about upcoming features, share your use cases, and get help with implementation challenges. Check the schedule for Project Pavilion Tours. Community Hub Head to the Community Hub to experience the heart of the cloud native community. The Community Hub is a welcoming space for attendees to connect, learn, and celebrate equity, inclusion, and accessibility.