Kubernetes Community Days Kochi

2026

Join the Kubernetes community in Kochi for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration

April 18, 2026

Kochi, Kerala, India

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Regular pricing available until March 17, 2026

Event Starts In

400+

Expected Attendees

24+

Speakers

Tracks

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

Deadline: February 28, 2026

CFP Closed

Featured Speakers

Learn from industry experts and cloud-native practitioners at KCD Kochi 2026.

Gourav Sharma

Client Technical Architect and Success Manager

IBM

Fazlur Rahman Khan

Technical Trainer

The Linux Foundation

Sayed Imran

SRE

66Degrees

Anannya Roy Chowdhury

Gen AI Developer Advocate

Amazon Web Services

Someshwaran Mohan Kumar

Developer Advocate

Elastic

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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

High-speed WiFiAudio/Visual equipmentAir conditioningParking availableRestaurant and barSwimming pool

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Capacity

500+

Attendees

Meet Our Team

The passionate individuals behind KCD Kochi 2026, working together to bring you an exceptional cloud-native experience.

Faseela K

Cloud Native Developer

Ericsson

TOC @ Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Steering Committee Member - Istio

Dijeesh Padinharethil

Director of Engineering

Sedai

AWS Container Hero
Organizer AWSUGKOCHI, CNCGKOCHI

Vishnu KS

Senior Cloud Engineer

DP World

Co-Organizer CNCGKOCHI
OpenSource Enthusiast

Ansil H

AI Ops Tech Lead

Cisco

Kubestronaut
Co-Organizer CNCGKOCHI

Adarsh K Kumar

Principal Product Engineer

Rapido

Co-Organizer CNCGKOCHI

Muhammed Iqbal P B

Cloud Architect

CodeAce IT Solutions

Organizer Grafana Kochi, GDG Kochi
Co-Organizer CNCGKOCHI

Ebin Babu

Head Of Operations

Stackgenie

CNCF Ambassador
Organizer CNCG Trivandrum
Co-Organizer DevOps Malayalam

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!

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Our 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

KodeKloud

KodeKloud provides hands-on learning experiences for DevOps, Cloud, and Kubernetes technologies through interactive labs and playgrounds.

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Cisco

Cisco powers the AI era with high-performance networking, security, and AI-native tools from data center to edge.

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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.

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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.

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Saints and Masters

Orchestrating Your Future-Ready Enterprise. Integrating strategy and delivery across cloud, infrastructure, and security to enable resilient digital transformation.

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Silver Sponsors

SupportSages

As a managed cloud service provider(MCSP), SupportSages deliver expert support and solutions for cloud and DevOps.

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F9

F9 is a cloud and IT services provider partnering with global technology brands to deliver infrastructure solutions for enterprises of all sizes.

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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.

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