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!
🧭 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
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
🗣 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
🍽️ 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
🔍 More etcd Talks at KubeCon
Browse all etcd-related sessions here:
https://kccncna2025.sched.com/?searchstring=etcd#2025-11-11
We can’t wait to connect with you at KubeCon NA 2025 — see you in Atlanta!
Best,
Ivan