The biggest Kubernetes and Cloud Native event ever organized in Portugal is returning to Porto!

Missed last year’s edition? Here’s what you need to know! Kubernetes Community Days (KCDs) are community-led events backed by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), bringing together engineers, developers, and cloud-native enthusiasts from around the world. Over the past six years, CNCF has supported more than 100 KCD events across 41 countries and 59 cities.

After an incredible first and second edition, CNCF has once again chosen Porto to host this unique event! Last year, KCD Porto featured +330 participants, 40+ talks, 30+ speakers! For this year, we have an amazing surprise for you and going even bigger We're partnering with DevOps Days Portugal and doing an astonishing collab with them! We're going even bigger! Expect more participants, inspiring sessions, top industry experts, and even greater opportunities to network, learn, and collaborate with the cloud-native community. 🚀

None of this would happen without synvert xgeeks, our biggest sponsor and the legal entity behind KCD Porto. They brought the event to Portugal for the first time back in 2024 and have carried it ever since. Beyond being the largest financial supporter, they take on the contracts, the venue, the invoicing, and all the operational groundwork that makes an event of this scale possible, and they step up every time the community needs backing. synvert xgeeks, a GlobalLogic company, accelerates enterprise success with AI and Cloud Native development, turning the promise of DevOps, data, and digital solutions into real business impact for the world's leading brands, now backed by GlobalLogic's global engineering scale.

Schedule

📅 KCD Porto x DevOps Days Portugal 2026 - Day 1: November 19th Thursday

🚀 Keynote, Conference, Parallel Sessions, Sponsor & Cocktail

👉 Kick-off with an exclusive keynote in the conference main stage

👉 Technical and parallel sessions on the latest cloud-native and DevOps trends

👉 Lunch, coffee breaks, and plenty of networking opportunities

👉 Meet our sponsors and explore their booths.

👉 Close the first day with another amazing keynote

👉 A conference isn't just talks and sessions, it's also about networking. Wrap up the day with our amazing cocktail!

📅 KCD Porto x DevOps Days Portugal 2026 - Day2: November 20th Friday

🚀 Keynote, Expert Talks & Closing Ceremony

👉 Morning keynotes in the auditorium

👉 Technical talks on the latest cloud-native and DevOps trends

👉 Wrap-up & closing remarks

👉 Coffee breaks & closing social event and lunch

📌 Full Agenda live here: https://kcd-porto-2026.sessionize.com/

Call for Speakers

Are you a cloud-native expert, a DevOps champion, or an enthusiastic newcomer eager to share your knowledge? We’re looking for diverse speakers and engaging topics for this year’s KCD Porto in collab with DevOps Days Portugal. Our committee is excited to review your proposals and bring fresh insights to the community. Whether you have a deep technical talk, a case study, or a unique perspective on cloud-native technologies, we encourage you to submit your idea.

Submit your proposal until July 15th, 2026.

📌 Call for Speakers – CLOSED! Don't worry, you'll have the chance to submit again next year.

Sponsors & Partners

Join us in making KCD Porto x DevOps Days Portugal 2026 a memorable and impactful event for the cloud-native community. Sponsoring KCD Porto in collab with DevOps Days Portugal means more than just visibility it’s an opportunity to engage with top talent, showcase your brand to industry leaders, and contribute to the growth of the cloud-native ecosystem.

🚀 Why sponsor KCD Porto?

👉 Be part of the biggest Kubernetes and DevOps event in Portugal and the only one in Iberia

👉 Gain direct exposure to 500+ engineers, developers, and cloud experts

👉 Showcase your brand to industry leaders & decision-makers

👉 Connect with top talent and recruit the best minds in cloud-native tech

To explore sponsorship opportunities, check out our sponsor prospectus. Please note that these are just suggestions – we discuss your needs and build a package that fits your needs. Get in touch with us today at sponsors@kcdportugal.com & f.sampaio@xgeeks.com. Let’s create an unforgettable experience together!

Want to know how it went last year and have questions for this year?

Here are some testimonials that show just how amazing last year’s event was:

“Just wrapped up speaking at KCD Porto last Friday. What a blast! Big thanks to everyone who made it happen – the organizers for putting together a great event…”

Guilherme Silva - Engineering Manager at xgeeks

“Heading back to Austin, TX, but had to take a moment to appreciate the incredible KCD Porto! The organization, keynote speakers, and breadth of talks were truly outstanding—everything was amazing!”

Rafael Brito - Staff Engineer at StormForge

“KCD Porto was awesome!! Beautiful city, kind people, top-notch organization... another immersive experience with the Cloud Native community!”

Jonas Felix - CNCF Kubestronaut, letsboot.ch: Co-Founder & Trainer, sidekicks.ch: Co-Founder

“KCD Porto was an awesome event, and I had the best time meeting Portugal’s cloud-native community in my hometown. Met people from Porto, Viseu, Lisbon, and many who flew in from all over Europe.”

Ricardo Rocha - Platform Infrastructure Lead at CERN

If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out! Connect with us via our social media channels, join the KCD Porto Slack community, or feel free to email us at hello@kcdportugal.com. We’re here to help and look forward to hearing from you!