Kubernetes Community Days Kochi
2026
Join the Kubernetes community in Kochi for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration
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About KCD Kochi 2026
Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) Kochi 2026 is an international conference that brings together developers, operators, and cloud-native enthusiasts from around the world. This premier event is proudly supported by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the organization that hosts and nurtures the Kubernetes project and other critical cloud-native technologies.
Set in the beautiful coastal city of Kochi, Kerala, this conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, network with peers, and contribute to the growing cloud-native ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned Kubernetes expert or just beginning your cloud-native journey, KCD Kochi 2026 provides the perfect platform to expand your knowledge and connect with the global Kubernetes community.
Supported by Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Kubernetes Community Days are community-organized events that are part of the CNCF ecosystem. As a CNCF-supported event, KCD Kochi 2026 follows the foundation's principles of open source, collaboration, and innovation. This ensures that our conference maintains the highest standards of quality and provides attendees with cutting-edge insights into cloud-native technologies.
The CNCF supports this event by providing guidance, resources, and recognition, helping us create an exceptional experience for the Kubernetes community in India and beyond. By attending KCD Kochi 2026, you're joining a global movement that's shaping the future of cloud computing.
What to Expect
Technical Sessions
Deep-dive talks on Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps practices
Hands-on Workshops
Interactive learning experiences with industry experts
Networking
Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network
Community Building
Strengthen the local Kubernetes and cloud-native community
Call for Proposals
Submit your talk proposals for KCD Kochi 2026
Featured Speakers
Learn from industry experts and cloud-native practitioners at KCD Kochi 2026.
Mani Chandrasekaran
Field CTO and Enterprise Technologist
Amazon Web Services
Aditya Godbole
CTO
Last9
Rajat Upadhyaya
Director, Software Engineering
Cisco
Fazlur Rahman Khan
Technical Trainer
The Linux Foundation
Manjula Rathnayaka
Director of Engineering
WSO2
Sayed Imran
SRE
66Degrees
Sagar Utekar
Senior SRE
CrowdStrike
Anannya Roy Chowdhury
Gen AI Developer Advocate
Amazon Web Services
Someshwaran Mohan Kumar
Developer Advocate
Elastic
Prithviraj
Senior Community Manager & Developer Advocate
Mirantis
Day at a Glance
One full day of talks, workshops, and community — across five parallel tracks.
Schedule Overview
Registration & Morning Mixer
Keynote Sessions
Parallel Tracks Begin
Lunch Break
Afternoon Parallel Tracks
Networking Break
Closing Ceremony
Parallel Tracks
Track 01
Agentic AI / ML · Track 01
Track 02
Security, Observability & DevEX · Track 02
Track 03
Platform Engineering · Track 03
Track 04
Lightning Talks & Kube Stories · Track 04
Track 05
Community Mixers · Track 05
Keynote Speakers
Mani Chandrasekaran
Field CTO and Enterprise Technologist, Amazon Web Services
Kubernetes Reimagined: AI Agents, Auto Mode, and the Rise of Autonomous Operations
Aditya Godbole
CTO, Last9
Observability in the Era of AI and Agentic Workloads
Community Mixers
Exclusive gatherings running alongside KCD Kochi 2026 — connecting community leaders, certified professionals, and women in cloud native. Open to event attendees only.
Women in Cloud NativeWomen in Cloud Native Mixer
- Exclusive gathering for women in the cloud-native community
- Casual networking across DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering
- BoF discussions on careers, growth, and leadership
- Light snacks, refreshments & special goodies
- Fun photo session & networking moments
KubestronautsKubestronauts Mixer
- Exclusive gathering for Kubestronauts & Golden Kubestronauts
- Connect with peers on the Kubernetes certification journey
- Guidance for those planning their Kubestronauts path
- BoF discussions on certifications, careers, and growth
- Light snacks, refreshments & networking moments
Community LeadersCommunity Leaders Mixer
- Exclusive for CNCG, Cloud, and Community Partner Leads
- Connect with fellow community builders and ecosystem leaders
- Share experiences on building and sustaining tech communities
- BoF discussions on community growth and leadership
- Exchange ideas on collaborations across communities
🎟️ These mixers are exclusively for KCD Kochi 2026 registered attendees
·✉️ Community Leaders Mixer is invite only
Venue
Join us at a world-class venue in the heart of Kochi for an exceptional conference experience.
Holiday Inn Cochin, an IHG Hotel
A modern 5-star hotel with excellent conference facilities in the heart of Kochi
33/1739, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 682016
Key Facilities
Capacity
500+
Attendees
Meet Our Team
The passionate individuals behind KCD Kochi 2026, working together to bring you an exceptional cloud-native experience.
Want to Join Our Team?
We're always looking for passionate volunteers to help us make KCD Kochi 2026 amazing. Get in touch with us to learn how you can contribute!
Contact Our TeamOur Sponsors
We're grateful to our sponsors who make KCD Kochi 2026 possible. Their support enables us to bring together the Kubernetes community for learning and collaboration.
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Confluent
Confluent is the data streaming platform built by the original creators of Apache Kafka. It enables organizations to build event-driven applications and real-time data architectures.
Gold Sponsors
KeyValue
One of the best delivery engine for product development in the Indian subcontinent, leveraging AI to deliver high-value software products and solutions across industries, geographies, and technologies.
Saints and Masters
Orchestrating Your Future-Ready Enterprise. Integrating strategy and delivery across cloud, infrastructure, and security to enable resilient digital transformation.
Want to Become a Sponsor?
Join our community of supporters and help make KCD Kochi 2026 an unforgettable experience. Various sponsorship packages are available to suit your needs.
Community Partners
We're proud to collaborate with these amazing organizations that share our passion for cloud-native technologies and community building.
Techbeatly
Community where DevOps, SREs, developers, and security engineers share how-to guides, articles, and videos to level up your skills.
AWS User Group Kochi
Kerala's most active AWS community bringing together developers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts since 2017.
Konfhub
The all-in-one platform for effortless event management, ticketing, and attendee engagement.
TinkerHub
TinkerHub Foundation is a community of tinkerers, makers & students - working towards mapping and empowering people who share a passion to innovate.
DevOps Malayalam
DevOps Malayalam is a community space to discuss about, the ever-growing field of DevOps. Help and get help is our motto.
CNCG Nashik
CNCG Nashik is a thriving community of developers, engineers, and technology enthusiasts focused on cloud native technologies in the Nashik region.
CNCG Hyderabad
Cloud Native Hyderabad is a vibrant community of cloud-native enthusiasts, architects, and developers in Hyderabad, India, dedicated to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem
GDG Cloud Kochi
Developers and enthusiasts of all ages are welcome aboard an ecosystem where many like-minded individuals put forth their ideas and experience to build an environment for collaborating, sharing and growing!
Women In Cloud Native
A dedicated community, operating via CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) and a subgroup of Merge Forward Technical Community Group, focused on uniting, supporting, and upskilling women in the cloud-native space.
CNCG Trivandrum
CNCG Trivandrum is a dynamic community of cloud-native enthusiasts, architects, and developers in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, dedicated to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem.
Glimpses from our in-person meetups
Ready to Join Us?
Don't miss out on the premier Kubernetes event in Kochi. Register now and be part of the growing cloud-native community.