Call for Proposals (CFP) – KubeAstra 2026
Have a cloud-native story worth sharing?
KubeAstra 2026 invites developers, platform engineers, SREs, DevOps practitioners, architects, students, and open-source contributors from across the ecosystem to share their knowledge, experiences, and innovations with the community.
Inspired by the spirit of Durga Puja and powered by the cloud-native movement, KubeAstra is a celebration of learning, collaboration, and technological excellence. We are looking for engaging talks, technical deep dives, real-world case studies, lightning talks, demos, workshops, and lessons learned from building and operating modern platforms at scale.
Topics of Interest
- Kubernetes & Container Orchestration
- Platform Engineering
- Cloud Native Architecture
- GitOps & DevOps
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- Observability & Monitoring
- Service Mesh & Networking
- Cloud Security & Supply Chain Security
- AI/ML on Kubernetes
- FinOps & Cost Optimization
- Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud
- Edge Computing
- Open Source Innovation
- Developer Experience (DevEx)
- Production Stories & Migration Journeys
- CNCF Ecosystem Projects
Who Should Submit?
Whether you're a first-time speaker, community organizer, open-source maintainer, student, startup founder, or experienced industry professional, we encourage you to submit a proposal. Great stories and practical experiences matter more than titles.
Why Speak at KubeAstra?
- Share your expertise with the cloud-native community
- Inspire and educate fellow practitioners
- Build your professional visibility
- Connect with industry leaders and open-source contributors
- Contribute to the growth of the cloud-native ecosystem
Just as Durga Puja brings communities together to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and collective effort, KubeAstra brings together the cloud-native community to exchange ideas, solve challenges, and shape the future of technology.
Join us in Kolkata and become part of a festival of Kubernetes, Open Source, Platform Engineering, and Community.
Submit your proposal and help power the next chapter of cloud-native innovation.
KubeAstra 2026 — Where the Power of Shakti Meets the Scale of Kubernetes.
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KubeAstra – Where the Power of Shakti Meets the Scale of Kubernetes
KubeAstra is a community-driven cloud-native gathering inspired by the spirit, energy, and celebration of Durga Puja—one of the largest cultural festivals in India—and powered by the innovation of the Kubernetes and Cloud Native ecosystem.
Derived from the Sanskrit word Astra (divine weapon), KubeAstra symbolizes the powerful tools, technologies, and communities that enable organizations to build, deploy, secure, and scale modern applications. Just as Durga Puja celebrates strength, resilience, creativity, and collective effort, KubeAstra brings together developers, platform engineers, DevOps practitioners, SREs, architects, students, and open-source contributors to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and shape the future of cloud-native computing.
The event serves as a platform for learning and collaboration through technical talks, real-world case studies, lightning talks, demos, panel discussions, and community networking. Attendees will explore topics including Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, GitOps, DevOps, Observability, Cloud Security, Service Mesh, AI/ML on Kubernetes, FinOps, Developer Experience, and the broader CNCF ecosystem.
KubeAstra is more than a technology event—it is a celebration of community. It embraces the same spirit that makes Durga Puja special: people coming together to create, contribute, learn, and inspire one another. Whether you are taking your first steps into cloud-native technologies or operating large-scale production platforms, KubeAstra offers an opportunity to connect with practitioners, industry experts, and open-source leaders who are driving innovation across the ecosystem.
Hosted in Kolkata, the cultural capital of India and the city of Durga Puja, KubeAstra uniquely blends technology, open-source collaboration, and community engagement into an experience that celebrates both tradition and innovation.
Join us as we explore the tools, platforms, and ideas that power the next generation of cloud-native applications.
Learn. Build. Scale. Celebrate.
KubeAstra — Where Community Powers Innovation.