KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China 2023 is just around the corner, kicking off with Co-located events on Tuesday, September 26, followed by two full days of sessions on September 27-28.
We’re thrilled to welcome the community back together in person for the first time since 2019! The event co-chairs worked hard with the program committee to create an exciting and informative schedule covering cloud native experience from novice to expert on topics including platform engineering, observability, security, and more. We talked with the Co-chairs, Fog Dong and Kevin Wang, to learn more about their cloud native ecosystem experience, why having KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + OpenSourceSummit in China is important and what they are looking forward to most about the event.
Fog Dong is a senior engineer at BentoML, a maintainer of KubeVela, and a CNCF ambassador.
Kevin Wang leads the cloud native open source team at Huawei, has contributed to CNCF projects, including Kubernetes, KubeEdge, Volcano, and Karmada, and has been a contributor to the CNCF TOC.
There’s still time to register to join us from September 26-28!
What are you most looking forward to with being a KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China co-chair?
Fog: As a co-chair for KubeCon China, I eagerly look forward to connecting and collaborating with brilliant minds across the cloud native ecosystem. KubeCon China provides a platform for experts and practitioners to come together and discuss the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in the cloud native space. Being a co-chair gives me the unique opportunity to engage with this community, learn from their experiences, and share my own insights.
Furthermore, I am deeply committed to giving back to the community and promoting diversity within the tech industry. Embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and creates a stronger, more connected community. By fostering inclusivity and valuing underrepresented voices, we can shape the future of cloud native technologies in a positive and impactful way. This role as co-chair allows me to actively contribute to creating a positive impact and shaping the future of cloud native technologies while cultivating an environment that values diversity and fosters inclusivity.
Kevin: I look forward to learning about the innovative exploration and practice in the ecosystem, the user stories of cloud native technologies being adopted in various industries, and understanding the challenges people face from different perspectives, such as maintainers and end users.
I also look forward to collaborating and interacting with more community members to promote the development of cloud native.
What has been your involvement in the cloud native community? How did you get started? Any advice to those looking to get started in cloud native?
Fog: My involvement in the cloud native community began as a developer, where I actively contributed to open source projects and engaged with the cloud native ecosystem. I found a passion for cloud native technologies and their potential to transform the way we build and deploy applications. Over time, I became the maintainer of KubeVela and a CNCF ambassador. As part of my commitment to supporting and nurturing the community, I actively served as a mentor for programs like LFX and GSoC. I recognized the importance of guiding and helping others who were starting their journey in the cloud native world, and it was a rewarding experience to witness their growth and success.
For those looking to enter the cloud native space, I advise diving into open source, continuously learning, and gaining hands-on experience. To begin your cloud native journey, dive into open source projects that align with your interests and skill set. The cloud native community has a wealth of mature and friendly projects with supportive communities, so don’t hesitate to get involved, seek mentorship and share your insights. By actively participating in the cloud native ecosystem, you can expand your knowledge, contribute to the community, and open doors to exciting opportunities.
Kevin: I’m now a CNCF ambassador, one of the first Kubernetes maintainers from China, and co-founder and maintainer of multiple CNCF projects.
My journey with Kubernetes and the CNCF community started in 2015. Back then, I was helping some customers transition their traditional business to the cloud, and I identified some enhancements for Kubernetes as part of that work.
From 2015 to 2018, I led the development of advanced scheduling features and subprojects for Kubernetes. Starting in 2018, I spent more time growing the ecosystem by co-founding multiple open source projects, KubeEdge for edge computing, volcano for AI/ML workloads on Kubernetes, and Karmada for multi-cloud Kubernetes orchestration.
The open source community around cloud native is a vibrant and inclusive place. I’d recommend that everyone who wants to or is just starting to use cloud native should join the open source community. Learning user cases, participating in community discussions, etc., are very helpful in staying tuned for technology updates.
Have you attended KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit events in the past? What has your experience been like?
Fog: While I haven’t attended KubeCon events in person in the past, I have had the opportunity to attend virtual KubeCon events. I found the experience to be profoundly inspiring. The virtual format allowed me to access a diverse range of sessions, engage with industry experts, and connect with fellow attendees from all over the world. Engaging with the community virtually, I connected with like-minded professionals, shared experiences, and collaborated on ideas. The inclusive and welcoming atmosphere made it easy to establish connections and expand my network within the cloud native community.
While I look forward to attending KubeCon events in person in the future, the virtual format has proven to be a fantastic way to engage with the cloud native community and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.
Kevin: I started attending KubeCon in 2017 in Berlin, and every KubeCon has brought me new experiences. In addition to participating in breakout sessions (listening to others’ presentations or sharing by myself), I also communicate with many community members, exchange views, and discuss community collaborations.
Over the years, I have participated in many in-person community discussions at KubeCon and witnessed and joined the establishment/kick-off discussions of new projects, feature enhancements, and working groups.
Why should people attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China this year? Any advice for first-time attendees?
Fog: Attending KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China this year offers compelling reasons for participation. The event acts as a magnet, drawing together a diverse community of cloud native enthusiasts, experts, and industry leaders. It presents invaluable networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect with professionals and gain insights into the latest trends and advancements in cloud native technologies.
For first-time attendees, meticulous planning is key. I strongly advise prioritizing the sessions and events that align with your interests and goals, ensuring you make the most of your time. Equally important is the opportunity to engage with fellow community members. Take the initiative to connect, exchange ideas, and establish meaningful relationships that can have a lasting impact on your cloud native journey.
Lastly, don’t forget to embrace the vibrant atmosphere and immerse yourself in the spirit of this cloud native party. Enjoy the experience to the fullest, as this event is not only a platform for learning but also a celebration of the community’s achievements and a chance to foster connections that go beyond the conference. So, seize the opportunity, absorb the knowledge, and relish being part of this dynamic and inspiring cloud native gathering.
Kevin: KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is a premier vendor-neutral technical conference on cloud native technology. It gathers top experts and key maintainers of popular cloud native projects. Attendees would gain an in-depth understanding of key technologies and how to adopt them in their own environment.
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China offers 100+ sessions, including technical sessions, deep dives, case studies, and more. These sessions are very helpful in building knowledge on best practices and new trends in the rapidly evolving cloud native ecosystem.
Since KubeCon has rich content, I would suggest that first-time attendees prepare in advance by marking topics of interest and contacting speakers they wish to communicate with. In addition to the 2-day official conference content, the Day0 co-located events are also fruitful and worth attending. The KubeCon exhibition area is also a vibrant place to visit and explore
It’s been a few years since we’ve been able to gather in-person in China – what does it mean for the community to be able to meet again face to face?
Fog: Being able to meet in person again after a few years is incredibly important for the cloud native community. There’s something special about connecting and collaborating with others face-to-face. It allows for a deeper level of connection, collaboration, and shared experiences that cannot be replicated in virtual settings alone.
For individuals, attending an in-person event provides an opportunity to connect with others, expand their network, and gain insights that go beyond what can be conveyed virtually. In-person interactions provide a deeper level of connection, allowing for richer conversations, non-verbal cues, and forming personal bonds. These face-to-face engagements enable individuals to establish lasting relationships, exchange ideas more effectively, and build a stronger sense of camaraderie within the community.
For the community, being able to meet in-person signifies a renewal of the sense of belonging and unity within the cloud native ecosystem. It provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships, foster new collaborations, and build a stronger network. Moreover, meeting in-person reinvigorates the community’s spirit and enthusiasm. It creates a sense of excitement and anticipation as individuals come together to celebrate their shared accomplishments and envision the future of cloud native technologies.
Overall, this upcoming gathering presents an excellent opportunity for everyone to unite and continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the cloud native space. I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting event and look forward to the energy and inspiration it will bring to the entire community!
Kevin: The most exciting thing about attending KubeCon in-person is that it allows people to meet like-minded friends, share learnings, highlight innovation, and discuss the future of cloud native computing. In recent years, there have been many exciting changes in the cloud native technology ecosystem both in China and globally. This year’s KubeCon China is the first in-person event since the pandemic and has been eagerly anticipated. I can sense that there will be many discussions, innovative ideas, and community collaborations emerging from in-person interactions.
Q: Any other thoughts you want to share?
Fog: I am truly honored to serve as a co-chair for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China this year. Collaborating with fellow co-chairs and the wider cloud native community, I am excited to contribute to an informative and engaging event that helps the community grow. My goal is to help the community grow by sharing knowledge, supporting others, and cultivating an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. I’m eager to see what new ideas and projects will come out of the conference that will shape the future of cloud native technologies. I look forward to connecting with others in the community and learning from their experiences and perspectives.
I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to seize the chance to attend KubeCon China this year, whether in-person or virtually. This event presents a unique opportunity to engage with the cloud native community and gain invaluable insights into the latest advancements in the field. It is an experience not to be missed. I eagerly look forward to seeing you all there as we come together to celebrate our shared passion for cloud native technologies and drive the industry forward!
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KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China: 与您的活动联合主席会面！
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China 2023即将举行，将于9月26日星期二开始，随后在9月27日-28日进行两天的全天会议。
自2019年以来，我们迫不及待地欢迎社区再次亲自参与！活动联合主席与程序委员会共同努力，制定了一个充满激情和信息丰富的日程安排，涵盖了从初学者到专家的云原生经验，包括平台工程、可观察性、安全等主题。我们与联合主席Fog Dong和Kevin Wang进行了对话，以了解他们在云原生生态系统方面的经验，以及为何在中国举办KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + OpenSourceSummit对他们很重要，以及他们最期待的是什么。
Fog Dong是BentoML的高级工程师，KubeVela的维护者，以及CNCF大使。
Kevin Wang领导华为的云原生开源团队，为CNCF项目做出了贡献，包括Kubernetes、KubeEdge、Volcano和Karmada，并且是CNCF TOC的贡献者。
还有时间注册参加我们从9月26日到28日的活动！
您作为KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China的联合主席，最期待的是什么？
Fog: 作为KubeCon China的联合主席，我迫不及待地期待与云原生生态系统中的聪明人士互相连接和合作。KubeCon China为专家和从业者提供了一个平台，让他们可以共同讨论云原生领域的最新趋势、挑战和进展。作为联合主席，我有独特的机会与这个社区互动，从他们的经验中学习，并分享我的见解。
此外，我深刻承诺回馈社区，并在科技行业内促进多样性。拥抱多元化的观点推动创新，创造一个更强大、更紧密联系的社区。通过促进包容性并重视被边缘化的声音，我们可以积极地为云原生技术的未来产生积极影响，塑造一个重视多样性并促进包容性的环境。作为联合主席的角色使我能够积极贡献，创造积极影响，并塑造云原生技术的未来，同时培养一个重视多样性并促进包容性的环境。
Kevin: 我期待了解生态系统中的创新探索和实践，各行各业采用云原生技术的用户故事，以及从不同角度（如维护者和最终用户）了解人们面临的挑战。
我也期待与更多社区成员合作互动，促进云原生的发展。
您在云原生社区中的参与情况如何？您是如何开始的？您有没有对那些想要开始云原生之旅的人的建议？
Fog: 我在云原生社区的参与始于作为开发人员，我积极参与了开源项目并与云原生生态系统互动。我发现了云原生技术以及它们改变我们构建和部署应用程序方式的潜力。随着时间的推移，我成为了KubeVela的维护者和CNCF大使。作为支持和培养社区的承诺的一部分，我积极担任了LFX和GSoC等项目的导师。我认识到指导和帮助那些在云原生世界开始他们旅程的人的重要性，见证他们的成长和成功是一次有益的经验。
对于那些希望进入云原生领域的人，我建议投身于开源，不断学习并获得实际经验。要开始您的云原生旅程，深入参与与您的兴趣和技能集相符的开源项目。云原生社区拥有众多成熟和友好的项目，有着支持性的社区，因此不要犹豫参与其中，寻求导师和分享您的见解。通过积极参与云原生生态系统，您可以扩展知识，为社区做出贡献，并为令人兴奋的机会打开大门。
Kevin: 我现在是CNCF大使，是中国最早的Kubernetes维护者之一，并且是多个CNCF项目的联合创始人和维护者。
我与Kubernetes和CNCF社区的旅程始于2015年。那时，我正在帮助一些客户将他们的传统业务转向云，我识别出一些关于Kubernetes的增强功能，作为这项工作的一部分。
从2015年到2018年，我主导了Kubernetes的高级调度功能和子项目的开发。从2018年开始，我花更多时间来发展生态系统，共同创办了多个开源项目，如用于边缘计算的KubeEdge，用于Kubernetes上的AI/ML工作负载的Volcano，以及用于多云Kubernetes编排的Karmada。
云原生技术生态系统周围的开源社区是一个充满活力和包容性的地方。我建议每个想要使用云原生技术或刚刚开始使用云原生技术的人都加入开源社区。学习用户案例，参与社区讨论等等，对于保持与技术更新保持联系非常有帮助。
您以前有参加KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit活动吗？您的经历如何？
Fog: 虽然我以前没有亲自参加KubeCon活动，但我有机会参加虚拟KubeCon活动。我觉得这个经历非常鼓舞人心。虚拟格式使我能够访问各种各样的会话，与行业专家互动，并与来自世界各地的与会者联系。通过虚拟方式与社区互动，我与志同道合的专业人士建立了联系，分享了经验，并共同研究了各种想法。包容和欢迎的氛围使建立联系变得更加容易，扩大了我在云原生社区内的网络。
虽然我期待着未来能亲自参加KubeCon活动，但虚拟格式已被证明是与云原生社区互动和了解领域内最新进展的绝佳方式。
Kevin: 我从2017年开始参加KubeCon，首次是在柏林。每一届KubeCon都为我带来了新的经历。除了参加分组会议（听取他人的演讲或分享我的演讲），我还与许多社区成员沟通，交流看法，讨论社区合作。
多年来，我参与了许多KubeCon的现场社区讨论，并见证并参与了新项目、功能增强和工作组的设立和启动讨论。
为什么人们应该参加今年的KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China？对于首次参加的人有何建议？
Fog: 参加今年的KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China有很多吸引人的理由。该活动充当着吸引云原生爱好者、专家和行业领袖多样化社区的磁铁，提供了宝贵的社交机会，让参与者与专业人士互相联系，并了解云原生技术领域的最新趋势和进展。
对于首次参加者，精心策划至关重要。我强烈建议优先考虑与您的兴趣和目标一致的会话和活动，确保充分利用您的时间。同样重要的是与社区的机会成员互动。主动联系，交流想法，并建立有意义的关系，这些关系可能对您的云原生旅程产生持久的影响。
最后，不要忘记拥抱充满活力的氛围，沉浸在这个云原生聚会的精神中。充分享受这次经历，因为这个活动不仅是一个学习的平台，还是一个庆祝社区成就的机会，也是建立超越会议的联系的机会。所以，抓住机会，吸收知识，并充分享受参加这个充满活力和鼓舞人心的云原生聚会的经验。
Kevin: KubeCon + CloudNativeCon是关于云原生技术的首屈一指的中立技术会议。它汇聚了顶尖专家和流行云原生项目的关键维护者。与会者将深入了解关键技术以及如何在自己的环境中采用它们。
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China提供了100多场会议，包括技术会议、深入研究、案例研究等等。这些会议有助于建立关于快速发展的云原生生态系统中的最佳实践和新趋势的知识。
由于KubeCon内容丰富，我建议首次参加者提前做好准备，标记感兴趣的主题并与希望交流的演讲者联系。除了正式会议的两天内容外，Day0的联合举办活动也非常丰富，值得参加。KubeCon的展览区也是一个充满活力的地方，值得参观和探索。
自从我们能够在中国亲自聚会以来已经过去了几年 – 对社区能够再次面对面见面意味着什么？
Fog: 能够在几年后再次亲自见面对云原生社区来说非常重要。面对面连接和合作有着特殊的意义。它允许更深层次的连接、合作和共享经验，这是无法仅仅通过虚拟环境复制的。
对于个人来说，参加亲自活动提供了与他人连接、扩展网络和获得超越虚拟无法传达的见解的机会。亲自互动提供了更深层次的连接，允许更富有深度的对话、非言语暗示和建立个人联系。这些面对面的互动使个人能够建立持久的关系、更有效地交流想法，并在社区内建立更强的友情。
对于社区来说，能够亲自见面标志着云原生生态系统内的归属感和团结感的恢复。它提供了加强关系、促进新合作和建立更强大网络的机会。此外，亲自见面重新激发了社区的精神和热情。它创造了兴奋和期待感，因为个人齐聚一堂，庆祝他们共同的成就，构想云原生技术的未来。
总的来说，这次即将到来的聚会为每个人提供了一个团结起来，继续推动云原生领域可能性的边界的绝佳机会。我很高兴能成为这个激动人心活动的一部分，并期待着它将为整个社区带来的能量和灵感。
Kevin: 在亲自参加KubeCon最令人兴奋的是，它允许人们见到志同道合的朋友，分享学习，突出创新，并讨论云原生计算的未来。近年来，中国和全球云原生技术生态系统发生了许多令人激动的变化。今年的KubeCon China是自大流行病爆发以来的第一次亲自活动，一直备受期待。我能感觉到将会有许多讨论、创新思想和社区合作从面对面互动中涌现出来。
还有其他想分享的想法吗？
Fog: 能够担任KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit China今年的联合主席，我感到非常荣幸。与联合主席和更广泛的云原生社区合作，我兴奋地为一个信息丰富且引人入胜的活动做出贡献，有助于社区的增长。我的目标是通过分享知识、支持他人，并营造一个每个人都感到受欢迎和受重视的环境来帮助社区增长。我迫不及待地想看看会议将会带来什么新的想法和项目，这将塑造云原生技术的未来。我期待着与社区中的其他人建立联系，并从他们的经验和观点中学习。
我真诚鼓励每个人抓住机会参加今年的KubeCon China，无论是亲自还是虚拟参加。这个活动为与云原生社区互动并了解领域内最新进展提供了独特的机会。这是一次不容错过的体验。我迫不及待地期待着在那里与大家见面，因为我们汇聚在一起，共同庆祝我们对云原生技术的共同热情，推动行业前进！