Cloud Native RTP Meetup #4 @ NCSU Campus
Cloud Native RTP is seeking speakers for our September 8th, 2026 meetup at NC State University.
We welcome talks from practitioners, students, maintainers, and technology leaders who are working with cloud native technologies and open source projects. Sessions can be beginner-friendly, intermediate, or advanced.
Suggested topics include: Kubernetes and platform engineering, AI/ML platforms and infrastructure, Cloud native security, Developer experience, CNCF projects and open source communities, Real-world lessons learned and case studies
Talks are typically 20–30 minutes plus Q&A.
Whether this is your first conference talk or your hundredth, we'd love to hear from you. Practical experiences, successes, failures, and lessons learned are especially encouraged.
Submission deadline: July 17, 2026.
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We're excited to bring the Cloud Native RTP community back together for our fourth meetup!
Join local practitioners, developers, platform engineers, students, and cloud native enthusiasts for an evening of technical talks, networking, and community discussions.
This event will be hosted at NC State University and will feature presentations on cloud native technologies, open source projects, Kubernetes, observability, platform engineering, AI infrastructure, and related topics.
Agenda and speakers will be announced soon.
What to expect:
• Technical presentations from community members and industry experts
• Networking with fellow cloud native practitioners
• Open discussions about emerging technologies and best practices
• Food and refreshments
Whether you're just getting started with cloud native technologies or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Location: NC State's Centennial Campus, Raleigh, NC
Conference Room: Duke Energy Hall in Hunt Library
Interested in speaking? We'd love to hear from you. CFP details will be announced shortly.
Cloud Native RTP is part of the CNCF Community Groups program and is dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Triangle's cloud native community.
