KubeCon + CloudNativeCon isn’t just a conference. It’s the Super Bowl of Kubernetes, the Comic-Con for DevOps, the one event where you can feel the pulse of cloud-native innovations.
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 is happening November 10–13 in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together over 10, 000 of the world’s leading Kubernetes practitioners, platform engineers, and FinOps enthusiasts.
If you’re looking to make your Kubernetes environments leaner, smarter, and more cost-efficient, this year’s agenda is packed with actionable insights. We’ve rounded up the top Kubernetes cost optimization sessions you won’t want to miss.
But, first!
Meet PerfectScale by DoiT Booth 532
Stop by the PerfectScale by DoiT booth 532 and meet our K8s optimization technical experts; we're excited to show you how to reduce up to 70% of Kubernetes waste without compromising your app’s stability.
Here’s what you’ll get at our booth:
- Live Kubernetes Cost Optimization Demos - No buzzwords, just proven approaches to make your clusters more efficient.
- AI-Driven Scaling Strategies – How to actually autoscale AI workloads without breaking your budget.
- Get 1:1 time with our K8s engineers and cloud optimization architects. No fluff, no pitches—just straight Kubernetes talk.
- Don’t Sleep on the Swag (or the Raffles!)
- Meet the cool people behind the product
>> Book your spot with top-notch K8s optimization experts here <<
Bring your K8s clusters and make you managers happy!
1. Hands-On Workshop: Build Production-Ready Kubernetes Apps with Amazon EKS Auto Mode
📍 Monday, November 10 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 4, A410
🎓 Hosted by Amazon Web Services
Kick off your KubeCon with a hands-on deep dive into EKS Auto Mode, Amazon’s next evolution for simplifying Kubernetes cluster operations.
You’ll deploy a full-stack retail app in minutes and learn how intelligent automation drives cost-optimized infrastructure management — from compute to networking.
Don’t miss: Practical techniques for automated scaling, migration, and cluster upgrades to simplify ops and cut costs.
2. Lightning Talk: Invisible FinOps & Compliance — Shift Left with Cloud Custodian
📍 Monday, November 10 | 1:48 PM–1:53 PM | Building C, Level 3, Georgia Ballroom 2
🎤 Sonny Shi, Stacklet
This five-minute lightning talk from Sonny Shi (Stacklet) shows how to make FinOps and compliance “invisible” by baking governance automation directly into your cloud lifecycle. Learn how Cloud Custodian enables platform teams to shift left on FinOps and keep costs in check — effortlessly.
3. Real-World Strategies for Cutting Kubernetes Costs
📍 Tuesday, November 11 | 2:30 PM–3:00 PM | Building B, Level 3, B312–314
🎤 Dolis Sharma, Nirmata
Dolis Sharma explores why one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to cost optimization. Expect practical strategies for right-sizing workloads, using Spot Instances, enforcing policies, and avoiding over-provisioning.
If you want to slash spend without slowing your teams, this session is a must.
4. Maximizing Global Potential: Cost-Optimized, High-Availability Workloads Across Regions
📍 Wednesday, November 12 | 11:45 AM–12:15 PM | Building B, Level 4, B406b–407
🎤 Wei Jiang & Jingkang Jiang (CloudPilot AI), Michael McCune (Red Hat), Praseeda Sathaye (Amazon)
Running AI inference or video workloads globally? Learn how multi-cluster scheduling and Karpenter can dynamically provision workloads across regions and providers for maximum efficiency and reliability. This session dives deep into multi-cloud cost optimization without sacrificing availability.
5. The Multi-Million Dollar Question: Cost Optimization vs. Reliability
📍 Wednesday, November 12 | 2:15 PM–2:45 PM | Building B, Level 3, B308–309
🎤 Zain Malik, Exostellar & Nibir Bora, Clean Compute
“We bring in millions in revenue; we deserve idle resources for peace of mind.”
Sound familiar? This talk tackles the delicate balance between cost efficiency and reliability with nine Kubernetes-native strategies that boosted utilization from 9% to 50% while improving uptime.
You’ll walk away with actionable tactics using open-source CNCF tools — proving that the most expensive infrastructure isn’t compute, it’s fear.
Make This KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Atlanta Count
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon isn’t just about the keynotes. It’s about the conversations, the connections, and the opportunities that come from being in a room full of people who actually get what you do.
So make the most of it. Explore. Talk to people. Learn something new.
And most importantly — come find us in the Sponsors Area and let’s talk Kubernetes!
>> Book a demo with our cloud experts here <<
See you at booth 532!
