etcd at KubeCon NA 2025

[Ivan Valdes Castillo]

Hi etcd community members,

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 is right around the corner! We’re excited to share a packed lineup of activities for the etcd community. Whether you’re a longtime contributor or just getting started, there’s something for everyone. Check out the highlights below and come say hello!

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🧭 Maintainer Track Talk: etcd v3.6 and Beyond + etcd-operator Updates
Join us to learn what’s new in etcd since the 3.6 release and get insights into what’s next for the project.

• Thursday, November 13 | 11:00 am – 11:30 am EST

• Building C | Level 3 | Georgia Ballroom 2

• https://sched.co/27Nnc

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💬 etcd Kiosk — Meet the Maintainers

Stop by the kiosk to chat with the maintainers, ask questions, or just say hi!

• Tuesday, November 11 | 3:30 pm – 7:45 pm EST

• Wednesday, November 12 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST

• Thursday, November 13 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST

• Solutions Showcase | Cherokee Rose Garden | Project Pavilion | Kiosk 2B

• Building B | Level 1 | Exhibit Hall B3-B5

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🗣 Kubernetes Contributor Hour — etcd in the Ecosystem

Grab a seat and join the speakers at the project pavilion stage. Stop by our kiosk (2B) and chat with SIG etcd—the special interest group responsible for maintaining and evolving etcd as Kubernetes’ primary data store.

• Tuesday, November 11 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

• Solutions Showcase | Cherokee Rose Garden | Project Pavilion

• https://sched.co/28xeX

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🍽️ Kubernetes SIG/WG Meet & Greet + Lunch and Learn
Network with SIG-etcd and WG-etcd-operator leads to find out about current initiatives and roadmaps, and how you can get involved in contributing. If you're already an etcd contributor, come meet some of the people you work with online!

• Wednesday, November 12 | 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST

• Solutions Showcase | Cherokee Rose Garden | Project Pavilion

• https://sched.co/28xeb

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🎂 Appreciation for Newly Graduated Projects + Project Birthdays Celebration
Join us to celebrate 12 years of etcd! Grab a treat and swing by our kiosk (2B) to toast the community’s journey.

• Wednesday, November 12 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST
• Solutions Showcase | Cherokee Rose Garden | Project Pavilion
• https://sched.co/2Argz

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🔍 More etcd Talks at KubeCon
Browse all etcd-related sessions here:
https://kccncna2025.sched.com/?searchstring=etcd#2025-11-11

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We can’t wait to connect with you at KubeCon NA 2025 — see you in Atlanta!

Best,
Ivan