IITM Research Park Auditorium, Kanagam, Tharamani, Chennai, 600113
Agenda
About the event
🌟 Join Us for Kubernetes Community Days Chennai 2025! 🌟
Dive into the heart of the Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystem as we return to Chennai for an inspiring day of technical innovation, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration.
What’s in store?
KCD Chennai 2025 will bring together technology enthusiasts, developers, system engineers, and cloud-native professionals from across the region and beyond. It will be a platform to explore cutting-edge advancements, share experiences, and learn from some of the industry's brightest minds.
From engaging technical talks to practical workshops, this event is designed to deepen your expertise, spark meaningful conversations, and connect you with a vibrant and inclusive community. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your journey, there’s something for everyone.
Experience the energy of Chennai as we gather in one of the most dynamic tech hubs to shape the future of cloud native technology together. Be part of the conversation, the innovation, and the camaraderie that defines KCD Chennai.
Let’s innovate, collaborate, and celebrate our shared passion for Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem. Stay tuned for more updates on speakers, sessions, and exciting opportunities!
By the numbers
500+
Attendees
50+
Speakers
30+
Sessions
2
Tracks
Kubernetes Community Days (KCDs) are community-organized events supported by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). These events bring together cloud-native enthusiasts, developers, and industry leaders to share insights, learn, and collaborate on the latest trends in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Be part of the innovation and join the vibrant cloud-native community at KCD Chennai 2025!
Learn more
Immerse yourself in a day of transformative learning and networking.
Enjoy dynamic keynotes, cutting-edge breakout sessions, and insightful lightning talks covering topics like Kubernetes, cloud-native strategies, AI/ML, data processing, platform engineering, security and more.
Connect with industry leaders and innovators, gain practical insights to elevate your skills, and expand your professional network.
Get Tickets
Become a sponsor for KCD Chennai 2025 and connect with a highly engaged cloud-native audience! Sponsorship offers benefits like logo visibility, exhibit space, social media promotion, on-stage recognition, and more.
Gain prime exposure, network with industry leaders, and support the growth of the Cloud-Native ecosystem.
Interested sponsors can reach out to sponsor@kcdchennai.in to learn more.
Prospectus
When
Saturday, April 26, 2025
2:30 AM – 12:30 PM (UTC)
Know the Venue
IITM Research Park, a hub of innovation and collaboration in Chennai, will be the venue for KCD Chennai 2025! Known for fostering cutting-edge research and industry partnerships, this premier location offers: ▪️ State-of-the-art auditoriums equipped with advanced tech infrastructure. ▪️ A dynamic ecosystem that bridges academia, startups, and enterprises. ▪️ A collaborative environment designed to spark creativity and knowledge-sharing. With its world-class facilities and focus on technological advancement, IITM Research Park is the ideal space for a community-driven event like KCD Chennai.
Agenda
The agenda has been meticulously curated to offer an enriching and dynamic experience for all attendees. Featuring two distinct tracks, the event promises a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge themes, including AI/ML, Platform Engineering, DevOps, Application Development, Observability, and Security. The main track, located in the D7 Audi, is designed to captivate and engage participants with a powerful lineup. It begins with a warm welcome note, setting the tone for the day, followed by thought-provoking keynotes from industry leaders that will inspire and challenge the status quo. Attendees can dive deeper into hands-on learning through interactive workshops and insightful 30-minute sessions, culminating in a memorable closing note by Senthil, the lead organizer. The Amphitheatre serves as the second track, offering a more intimate setting for focused discussions. This track features a blend of 30-minute and 15-minute sessions, allowing for flexibility and diversity in content delivery. Participants can choose sessions that resonate with their interests and benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared by experts in the field.
To foster meaningful connections and vibrant exchanges, the agenda includes two 30-minute breaks and a substantial 75-minute lunch and networking session. These thoughtfully allocated breaks allow attendees to relax, engage with fellow participants, and explore collaborative opportunities that can extend beyond the event. The impactful agenda caters to a wide range of interests and expertise levels. Whether you're seeking deep technical insights or strategic guidance, KCD Chennai 2025 is poised to be a nexus of innovation, collaboration, and growth within the Cloud native community.
Agenda
Speakers
Balachandar Natarajan
Ford
Platform Engineering Manager
Karan Jagtiani
Skyflo.ai
Creator of Skyflo.ai
Atulpriya Sharma
InfraCloud Technologies
Sr. Developer Advocate
Barun Acharya
Accuknox
Senior Software Engineer
Bingi Narasimha Karthik
Adobe
Senior Cloud Engineer
Dharan kt
Bosch Global Software Technologies
DevOps Architect
Divakar Kumar
Flyerssoft
Technical Architect
George Eldho
KeyValue Software Systems
DevOps Engineer
Kannan V
Tata Communications
Lavakush Biyani
Harness
DevRel Engineer
Minh Nguyen
F5
Solutions Engineer
Mohan Muthukumar
Avalara
Lead Software Engineer
Mohit Saxena
Uniper
Senior Technical Consultant (DevOps)
Neel Shah
Middleware.io
Developer Advocate
Paranitharan Kalaiselvan
Comcast India Engineering Center
SDE4
Ponsurya P
Comcast India Engineering Center
SDE3
Praveen Kumar S
Material
Technical Architect (Cloud & Devops )
Prithvi Raj
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Senior Consultant
Rajani Ekunde
GlobalLogic
DevOps Engineer
Ram Iyengar
Cloud Foundry Foundation
Chief Evangelist
Rigin Rajan
HCLTech
Lead Consultant
Rishabh Soni
AccuKnox
Software Engineer
Satish Dadha
Microsoft
Senior Specialist
Satyam Bhardwaj
Mirantis
Software Engineer & OpenSource Contributor
Senthil Raja Chermapandian
Ericsson
MLOps Platform Architect
Saumya Bhushan
Google
Cloud Architect
Shubham Gopale
Cisco India
Software Engineer, SRE
Snigdha Kanchana
IBM
Cloud Site Reliability Engineer
Sudheer Pailu
Splunk
Site Reliability Engineer
Turja Narayan Chaudhuri
EY GDS
Global Platform Presales Leader
Ramkumar Nagaraj
Adobe
Sr. Computer Scientist
Umakant Kulkarni
Purdue University
PhD Candidate
Vinod Kumar
Arcesium India Private Limited
Principal Engineer
Vishnu Prasad A D
Freelancer, Team8Solutions
SRE and API Developer
Vyshak Srivatsa
Tata Communications
Software Architect
Platinum
Skyflo
Gold
F5
Google for Developers
Partners
Azure Developer Community Chennai
Azure User Group - Chennai
Cloud Native Chennai
Cloud Native Coimbatore
CNCF Hyderabad
Grafana and Friends Chennai
Grafana and Friends Coimbatore
Namma Flutter
XMonkeys360
Recap KCD Chennai 2023
KCD Chennai 2023 was a landmark event, uniting passionate cloud-native professionals and enthusiasts from across the region. The day was filled with insightful talks, hands-on workshops, and thought-provoking discussions around Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Attendees had the chance to learn from industry experts, explore innovative solutions, and build lasting connections within the vibrant tech community. The energy and excitement of KCD Chennai 2023 have laid a strong foundation, setting the stage for an even more extraordinary event in 2025!
Recap 2023
Sponsors 2022-2023
Organizers
Senthil Raja Chermapandian
Ericsson
Organizer
Gayathri R
gopaddle.io
Co-organizer | Ticketing
Kannan V
TataCommunications Limited
Co-organizer | Venue
Mathagi Arun R
Ericsson
Co-Organizer | Marketing + Contests
Mohan Muthukumar
Co-organizer | Call for Proposals
Pavithra Vasudevan
VMware Software India Pvt. Ltd
Co-organizer | Program Committee
Veera Ashok Cherukuri
VMware
Co-organizer | Program Committee
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