KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026

KubeTrain Party

Celebrate your arrival in Amsterdam with the official KubeTrain Party — the highlight of our journey to KubeCon Europe 2026. After hours of shared travel, great conversations, and community vibes on the train, we wrap it all up with an evening to remember. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and music as the European Cloud Native community comes together to kick off KubeCon in style. It's the perfect chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and start the week on a high note.

ℹ️ Private party only available to those taking the KubeTrain to Amsterdam.

KubeCon Amsterdam | Canal Cruise

**Start Your KubeCon Week the Best Way Possible** What's a better way to open KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 than cruising through the iconic canals of Amsterdam? Join fellow Kubernetes and cloud native experts for a relaxed yet inspiring cruise where great conversations flow as easily as the views.

**Connect With Peers & Like-Minded Cloud Native Professionals** This exclusive gathering brings together platform engineers, architects, DevOps leaders, and cloud-native innovators in a setting designed for meaningful exchange. Whether you're diving deep into CNCF technologies all week or exploring Kubernetes trends, this is the perfect warm-up.

What to Expect - ✨ A short, insightful presentation on what we expect from KubeCon EMEA 2026 - 🤝 Networking with peers from across Europe and beyond - 🍹 Drinks & bites served on board - 🌆 A scenic canal cruise, experiencing Amsterdam from the water

KubeQonnect 2026

KubeQonnect is where we bring together tech enthusiasts to network, learn, and connect over What's Next in Kubernetes!

ITQ welcome you to KubeQonnect! Your chill Monday-evening post-KubeCon hangout with like-minded tech enthusiasts from across Europe.

ITQ is the premier cloud native consultancy in EMEA and we are proud to once again be attending KubeCon together with many of our customers.

Get away from the bustle and hussle of the conference floor, and come enjoy the Amsterdam nightlife with peers, thought-leaders, and cloud native specialists, for stimulating conversations over dinner-and-drinks for free.

Nordic Night Out at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU

Join us for a special "Nordic Night Out" where we aim to bring together our community, strengthen our bonds, and enjoy the vibrant spirit of the Nordics. This gathering is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow enthusiasts, share experiences, and maybe even spark some new collaborations.

Our venue is Market 33, a food market with bar, where we have space reserved. In order to make reservations better, ensure you RSVP so we can ensure we have the right amount of space!

For those interested in sponsoring, we would love to hear from you!

Let's create a memorable evening in Amsterdam and spread the camaraderie of our Cloud Native Nordics community. Sign up, mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more details!

Tulips & Taps: Welkom to Kubecon Happy Hour

Kick off KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU in true Amsterdam style.

Join Edera, Antithesis, Dash0, groundcover, Minimus, and The New Stack at the iconic Heineken Brewery as the global cloud native community gathers for the very first evening of the week. Set inside the historic Molenzolder — once home to Heineken's malt mill — this unique space blends Amsterdam brewing heritage with the elegance of 1889 Parisian Art Nouveau.

Expect an energetic, welcoming atmosphere with drinks, appetizers, entertainment, and plenty of space to connect before the conference begins. Whether you're meeting longtime collaborators or making new connections, this is where KubeCon EU starts.

Proost to tulips, taps, and the week ahead.

KubeCon Europe Kickoff w/ Rootly AI, Cloudsmith, Embrace, Kusari, Pulumi, & Checkly

Amsterdam, are you ready to press START?

Before the deep dives into Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures begin, we're taking over the night for the ultimate pre-conference power-up. Join us for an evening where high scores meet high notes as we celebrate the community and the start of an incredible week.

Whether you're a joystick pro, a tabletop strategist, or a closet rockstar, this is the place to be. We're blending the best of retro gaming, modern consoles, and a stage dedicated to your best (and most enthusiastic) karaoke performances.

Photography Disclaimer: Please note that filming/photography is taking place at the event for promotional and archival purposes. These images will be used by Rootly to share news about the event and will appear on the Rootly website and may appear on our social media. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time.

ℹ️ Approval Required

Isovalent eBee Quest at KubeCon Amsterdam

Get the chance to join your peers in the community while choosing your Isovalent lab path. We'll have our key experts onsite to help you navigate and answer any questions you have.

What to expect:

Think 'work zone' where you can eat, drink, and connect with your community while tackling the labs. Got specific questions or need a quick walkthrough? Our expert, will be right there to guide you.

* We kick off the event at 18:30 CET, right after the co-located event ends. * Don't forget to bring your laptop so you can participate in the Quest! * Do you have a registration code? We manage this event through a waitlist as we have limited capacity, but with a code we release you faster from the waitlist!

Discover the World of Cilium: * 🗺️ Embark on an interactive lab adventure to unlock your inner eBee as you navigate a dynamic map of cloud-native challenges. Whether your passion lies in networking, security, or observability, there's a unique path designed just for you. * 🛠️ Learn new hands-on skills and apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios with our self-guided labs. As you progress, unlock new islands on the map and earn badges to showcase your expertise. * 🏆 Compete with fellow participants on the leaderboard and snag some awesome prizes if you're at the top!

ℹ️ You will require a laptop to participate.

IaCConf Connect Amsterdam

We're bringing the IaCConf energy to Amsterdam! Join us at Oche right after the first day of KubeCon for a lively evening packed with food, drinks, and darts.

Mingle with folks who live and breathe Infrastructure as Code and swap stories (and maybe a few secrets) about what's really happening in the world of IaC. Whether you're new to the scene or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to unwind, connect, and kick off KubeCon week in style.

House of Kube

Best event of the week, not even close.

The (Un)official opening party everyone talks about, but this time in Amsterdam.

You bring you, we take care of the rest.

Build real connections and hang out with pioneers from the cloud native world, enjoy the best food an music that Las Vegas has to offer (tss cocktails too), dance to the funkiest house and techno beats.

ℹ️ This is an invite only event. We will confirm your registration right away

#KubeCrawl + #CloudNativeFest

Welcome, cloud native community! We're excited to kick off our time in Amsterdam with you.

Join us for the official launch party, where you can enjoy entertainment, delicious food and drinks, and the chance to mingle with old friends and make new connections. Don't forget to check out the sponsor booths for some amazing insights and opportunities.

ℹ️ Official KubeCon party

KubeCon Europe Unwind w/ Rootly AI, Checkly, Cloudsmith, & Spotify for Backstage

After the deep dives into cloud-native architecture and the buzz of the KubeCon Europe expo floor, it's time to trade the lanyards for a laid-back coastal breeze. We're having an Amsterdam beach vibes for an evening dedicated to decompression and authentic connection.

Join us at The Boat House, where the industrial charm of the harbor meets the relaxed energy of a seaside retreat. This isn't just another networking mixer; it's a space to kick back, share stories from the week, and build lasting relationships outside the confines of the conference center.

Photography Disclaimer: Please note that filming/photography is taking place at the event for promotional and archival purposes. These images will be used by Rootly to share news about the event and will appear on the Rootly website and may appear on our social media. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time.

ℹ️ Approval Required

Off the Wire

Off the Wire is a private gathering during KubeCon week for leaders and community shaping modern K8s platforms and beyond.

Expect a thoughtful mix of practitioners and decision-makers, strong technical perspectives, and conversations grounded in real operational experience... packaged in a fun environment.

Hosted by NetBird.

Food and drinks plenty.

If you're here, you're trusted.

ℹ️ Approval Required

DevTool GTM Mixer: Networking Above the City

Post-KubeCon Networking Above the City!

We're bringing the best of DevTool GTM folks together for a fun night at Sonora Bar 🥂, the 24th-floor haven of the NHOW Amsterdam RAI hotel, right after KubeCon!

Experience breathtaking panoramic city views, amazing conversations, and a chance to unwind with the finest DevTool pros 🔥

If you're in town, come hang - meet new people, swap war stories, and chat with folks building and growing in the dev world.

If you're building or selling DevTools, this is where you'll want to be!

What to expect: 🍸 Drinks, food, and vibes - all on the house! 🎶 Casual beats setting the perfect mood ✨ A DevTool GTM crew ready to spark your next idea!

Come for the people, stay for the stories, leave with connections 💜

ℹ️ Approval Required

Kuberoke

That Cloud Native conference is coming to beautiful Amsterdam and to celebrate the occasion, we are hosting a Karaoke party on Tuesday March 24, 9pm - 1am at Escape Club on Rembrandtplein.

ℹ️ Registration is required and will be available soon.

Sunset Social

Join us on the waterfront at Zuidpool in Amsterdam as the cloud native community connects and celebrates!

KuBBBecon

Are you in Amsterdam for KubeCon? Why not join us at the Benelux Bowling Borrel on Wednesday, March the 25th at 18h00 in Knijn Bowling, Scheldeplein 3, 1078GR Amsterdam (only 7 minutes away from KubeCon, just across the street of the RAI).

KuBBBecon is an invite-only event, but would you also like to enjoy our cozy traditional Dutch evening filled with bowling, beer, snacks, fun and lots of networking? Please complete the form below and you might be able to get a spot!

KubeCon Europe Surf's Up Social

When the convention center doors close, the real connection begins. Join us for the ultimate KubeCon Europe after event as we trade the fluorescent lights for sunset hues at The Beach House.

We're bringing a "Beach Vibes & Playground" theme to the coast, creating a space where the cloud native community can kick off their shoes, grab a drink, and dive into the future of tech.

OOPS!... It's An Incident Again

"I played with the prod, got lost in the logs, oh, baby, baby..."

A "Humans in the Loop" Happy Hour with PagerDuty & Uptime Labs!

Join PagerDuty and Uptime Labs for a mid-KubeCon break that proves you're not that innocent: sometimes, it really is the human element that breaks (and fixes) the build.

We're taking over Amsterdam for an evening dedicated to the unsung heroes of the stack: The Humans in the Loop. While our systems get more complex, the role of the human in incident response has never been more critical. Come trade your real-time operations stories, share your best "oops" moments, and learn how to keep the "human" in your high-availability architecture.

What to expect:

🎤 Lightning Keynotes from PagerDuty and Uptime Labs on why automation is great, but humans are essential

🍻 Sip & Savour: Delicious local bites and refreshing drinks to fuel you through the rest of KubeCon week

🤝 The OOPs Group: Connect with the "Outage and Incident Management" community, because misery loves company, but resilience loves a party.

ℹ️ Approval Required

Arcade night: Amsterdam

🎮 Insert coin: Arcade night!

Join incident.io, Aikido, Picnic, and Cortex for a retro-inspired happy hour in Amsterdam. Whether you're in town for KubeCon or just live locally and want to meet great people in the engineering community, stop by!

Think classic arcade vibes, good drinks, and even better company.

No panels. No pitches. Just games, music, and a relaxed night.

Grab a drink, challenge someone to a round, and stay awhile!

ℹ️ Approval Required

Isovalent Hive Mind Mingle

The 🐝 Hive Mind Mingle 🐝 brings together people to connect on Cloud Native networking and security. Our goal is to bring together a community of people to discuss what it takes to build great infrastructure and exchange buzzing ideas about Cilium, Tetragon, eBPF and beyond.

ℹ️ Registration is for the waitlist and doesn't guarentee a ticket

Cloud Cruise Amsterdam

Meeting Point: board the Oceandiva at Centraal Station. All boarding details will be sent to you via email.

Join Cast AI, Cloudsmith, Chainguard, Excelien, Datafy, and CloudZero for an Amsterdam Canal CRUISE, where innovation meets networking. Boarding will take place at Centraal Station. We will then navigate together on the Amsterdam Canal for 1 hour and dock again for 2 hours, so you can get on or off as you please.

Discover how to cut cloud costs, optimize storage, secure containers, streamline software management, achieve full cost visibility, and innovate faster, all in one evening!

Kube-napping! Phippy's Abduction on the Canals

The Ultimate Cloud Native Escape Room Party!

Phippy has been kidnapped. The only way to save her? Solve cloud native challenges.

See full details at savephippy.com

Enlisting in Linky's Investigative Team

To join the investigation and secure your place at the ultimate Cloud Native Escape Room Party, your first mission is to solve the first clue by completing the initial challenge. This clue is required for every aspiring Cluster Detective! Follow the instructions in the email you'll receive after registering. Space is limited, so register every team member to secure your slots and help solve the mystery.

The Abduction Mystery

A dark deployment has settled over the canals of Amsterdam. Phippy has vanished! A mysterious note, signed only by an "Unknown Controller," has been found near her last sighting—a cryptic warning tied to a corrupted cluster. Join the ultimate Cloud Native Escape Room Party, a high-stakes service mesh "murder mystery" where Linky the Lobster, Linkerd's trusty mascot, is on the case.

Co-hosted by Buoyant and Merge Forward, this event challenges participants, Linky's investigative team, to use their Kubernetes and Linkerd skills to follow the traces, find the logs, and solve the technical clues to find Phippy before her liveness probe fails permanently. During the investigation, Phippy's friends will provide cryptic clues and debugging tips about her whereabouts.

ℹ️ See full details at savephippy.com

The Path to Excellence - A Cortex Bike Tour

Trade the "sea of noise" for the streets of Amsterdam.

Visibility is always better from a bike seat. Before the final rush of KubeCon sessions, step away from the dashboard and join the Cortex team for a private guided tour through the "Venice of the North." We're trading fragmented data for hidden bridges and complex architectures for cobblestone streets.

The Meeting Point: We'll gather outside the RAI Amsterdam (Main Entrance) at 9:00 AM sharp.

The Route: A ~90-minute private guided tour through Amsterdam's most iconic sights.

The Gear: To ensure you stay reliable even in Dutch weather, every rider gets a limited edition Cortex rain jacket.

The Return: We'll have you back at the RAI by 11:00 AM, refreshed and ready to tackle the final day of KubeCon.