The biggest Kubernetes and Cloud Native event ever organized in Portugal is returning to Porto!

Missed last year’s edition? Here’s what you need to know! Kubernetes Community Days (KCDs) are community-led events backed by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), bringing together engineers, developers, and cloud-native enthusiasts from around the world. Over the past five years, CNCF has supported more than 89 KCD events across 41 countries and 59 cities.

After an incredible first edition, CNCF has once again chosen Porto to host this unique event! Last year, KCD Porto featured 40+ talks, 30+ speakers, and over 300 attendees—and in 2025, we’re going even bigger! Expect more inspiring sessions, top industry experts, and even greater opportunities to network, learn, and collaborate with the cloud-native community. 🚀

Schedule

📅 Monday, November 3rd

🚀 Keynote, Conference, Parallel Sessions & Sponsor

👉 Kick-off with an exclusive keynote in the conference main stage

👉 Technical and parallel sessions on the latest cloud-native trends

👉 Lunch, coffee breaks, and plenty of networking opportunities

👉 Meet our sponsors and explore their booths.

📅 Tuesday, November 4th

🚀 Keynote, Expert Talks & Closing Ceremony

👉 Morning keynotes in the auditorium

👉 Technical talks on the latest cloud-native trends

👉 Wrap-up & closing remarks

👉 Coffee breaks & closing social event (Porto de Honra)

📌 The agenda is live here.

Call for Speakers

Are you a cloud-native expert, a DevOps champion, or an enthusiastic newcomer eager to share your knowledge? We’re looking for diverse speakers and engaging topics for this year’s KCD Porto. Our committee is excited to review your proposals and bring fresh insights to the community. Whether you have a deep technical talk, a case study, or a unique perspective on cloud-native technologies, we encourage you to submit your idea.

Submit your proposal until June 30, 2025.

📌 Call for Speakers – The call for Speakers is now closed!

Sponsors & Partners

Join us in making KCD Porto 2025 a memorable and impactful event for the cloud-native community. Sponsoring KCD Porto means more than just visibility—it’s an opportunity to engage with top talent, showcase your brand to industry leaders, and contribute to the growth of the cloud-native ecosystem.

🚀 Why sponsor KCD Porto?

👉 Be part of the biggest Kubernetes event in Portugal and the only one in Iberia

👉 Gain direct exposure to 300+ engineers, developers, and cloud experts

👉 Showcase your brand to industry leaders & decision-makers

👉 Connect with top talent and recruit the best minds in cloud-native tech

To explore sponsorship opportunities, check out our sponsor prospectus. Please note that these are just suggestions – you can build your own package. Get in touch with us today at sponsors@kcdportugal.com. Let’s create an unforgettable experience together!

Want to know how it went last year and have questions for this year?

Here are some testimonials that show just how amazing last year’s event was:

“Just wrapped up speaking at KCD Porto last Friday. What a blast! Big thanks to everyone who made it happen – the organizers for putting together a great event…”

Guilherme Silva - Engineering Manager at xgeeks

“Heading back to Austin, TX, but had to take a moment to appreciate the incredible KCD Porto! The organization, keynote speakers, and breadth of talks were truly outstanding—everything was amazing!”

Rafael Brito - Staff Engineer at StormForge

“KCD Porto was awesome!! Beautiful city, kind people, top-notch organization... another immersive experience with the Cloud Native community!”

Jonas Felix - CNCF Kubestronaut, letsboot.ch: Co-Founder & Trainer, sidekicks.ch: Co-Founder

“KCD Porto was an awesome event, and I had the best time meeting Portugal’s cloud-native community in my hometown. Met people from Porto, Viseu, Lisbon, and many who flew in from all over Europe.”

Ricardo Rocha - Platform Infrastructure Lead at CERN

If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out! Connect with us via our social media channels, join the KCD Porto Slack community, or feel free to email us at hello@kcdportugal.com. We’re here to help and look forward to hearing from you!