End User Events
The CNCF End User Community gathers at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon for focused events, conversations, and networking.
Upcoming
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026
November 9–12, 2026 · Salt Lake City, Utah. The End User Summit and End User Reception are historically part of the co-located/Day Zero schedule (Monday, November 9); the Linux Foundation had not yet published dedicated End User Summit or End User Reception pages as of this update, so the links below point to the main event and schedule, which the Linux Foundation keeps current as details are announced.
- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026
- Full schedule — check back for End User Summit and End User Reception session details as they're published.
This section is reviewed quarterly (or sooner once End User Summit/Reception details are published) so it never shows a past event as upcoming. Last verified: 2026-08-08.
Past
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025
The End User Summit brought together cloud native practitioners from organizations using cloud native technologies in production. It was a forum for sharing operational experience, architecture lessons, and practical guidance with peers.
The End User Reception was a networking event for members of the CNCF End User Community during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon.
Event pages and schedules are maintained by the Linux Foundation.
Michelin receiving the 2025 Top End User Award at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America, Atlanta.