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[CNCF-NBG v22] CNCF Meetup – Multi-Arch Kubernetes & Platform Engineering with Backstage

Capacity:
in-person
Event date
Apr 16, 26
06:00 PM - 09:30 PM CEST
Location
Coworking-Space Nürnberg, Nürnberg
About this event

Dear CNCF Community,

This took a long time to hatch ... I am happy to finally invite you to our upcoming CNCF Meetup, where we will explore two highly relevant topics shaping modern cloud-native architectures: Multi-Architecture Kubernetes and Platform Engineering with Backstage.

🧩 Talk 1: Multi Arch Kubernetes

Speaker: Sarah Julia Kriesch

Abstract:
In this session, you will learn about the evolution of Multi-Architecture Kubernetes. Today, it is possible to combine different hardware architectures within a single Kubernetes cluster. Beyond that, multiple clusters can be connected using service mesh technologies like Istio, enabling them to interact seamlessly as one unified system.

We will cover:

  • Different approaches to multi-cluster connectivity

  • Building multi-architecture container images in a single CI/CD pipeline

  • Running workloads on specialized hardware

  • Using NodeAffinity to schedule applications—for example:

    • AI workloads on GPU-enabled nodes

    • Mainframe applications on s390x systems

About Sarah:
Sarah Julia Kriesch is an enthusiastic Open Source Contributor and leads the Linux Distributions Working Group at the Open Mainframe Project. She works as a Mainframe Architect & Open Source Evangelist at Kyndryl, supporting customers in building hybrid cloud environments with open source technologies.

🚀 Talk 2: From DevOps to Platform Engineering – Building IDPs with Backstage

Speaker: Jürgen Maihöfner

Abstract:
Platform Engineering is emerging as the next step in the evolution of DevOps, focusing on creating unified, self-service platforms for developers. This talk explores the transition from DevOps to Platform Engineering and highlights why Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) are becoming essential.

We will take a closer look at Backstage, a leading open-source framework, and its key capabilities:

  • A central developer portal integrating tools, code, and documentation

  • Service Catalog for visibility and standardization

  • TechDocs for Documentation-as-Code

  • Software Templates and Golden Paths for guided delivery

  • Extensible plugins for quality, security, and lifecycle insights

  • Improved onboarding and developer experience

About Jürgen:
Jürgen Maihöfner is an SRE at GfK/NielsenIQ, leading a multinational SRE team. He focuses on automation, infrastructure, and architecture, helping teams improve developer experience and evolve DevOps practices toward Platform Engineering.

📅 Event Details

Topic: CNCF Meetup – Multi Arch Kubernetes & Platform Engineering
Audience: Developers, SREs, Platform Engineers, and Cloud Enthusiasts
Format: Talks + Discussion + Networking

Join us for an evening of deep technical insights, practical examples, and engaging discussions with fellow cloud-native enthusiasts.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Viele Grüße
Oz

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