December 10, 2026 · Aix-en-Provence
Kubernetes Community Days
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Mark your calendars! On December 10, 2026, the Cloud Native community gathers at Aix-en-Provence for a day of exciting talks, networking, and good vibes under the Provençal sun.
The Event
KCD Provence is a community-driven conference bringing together developers, platform engineers, and IT professionals who are passionate about cloud native technologies. Organized by the Cloud Native Provence association, this event is part of the global Kubernetes Community Days network backed by the CNCF.
Over the course of one day, you'll enjoy inspiring talks by expert speakers, hands-on workshops to sharpen your skills, a sponsor expo to discover ecosystem players, and plenty of networking moments in an exceptional setting.
What to Expect
Talks
10-30-minute presentations by national and international speakers, from real-world experience to technical deep-dives.
Networking
Coffee breaks, included lunch, and afterparty to build lasting connections with the community.
Sponsor Expo
A dedicated space for partner companies to showcase their tools, exchange ideas, and hand out swag.
Our Values
Collaboration
Knowledge sharing is at the heart of our community.
Accessibility
Content for all levels, from beginner to expert.
Diversity & Inclusion
An event open to everyone, guided by the CNCF Code of Conduct.
CFP
Call for Papers
Share practical feedback, demos, and lessons learned with the cloud native community in Provence. We are looking for short, useful talks that help attendees build, run, and improve modern platforms.
Important Dates
- CFP Opens May 15, 2026
- CFP Closes July 15, 2026
- Speakers Notified September 1, 2026
- Event Day December 10, 2026
Topics
Observability
Monitoring, tracing, logging, SLOs, and production insights.
Platform Engineering
Internal platforms, self-service workflows, and golden paths.
Infra, Kubernetes & Cloud
Infrastructure, clusters, operations, and cloud architecture.
Community
Open source stories, advocacy, inclusion, and local community life.
Developer Experience
Tooling, workflows, feedback loops, and happier developers.
AI
LLMs, AI platforms, inference workloads, and AI in cloud native systems.
Security
Identity, policy, software supply chain, and runtime protection.
Network
Ingress, gateways, service networking, traffic, and performance.
Accepted Formats
Conference (30 minutes)
30 minutes to explore a topic in depth with context, demos, and takeaways.
Short talk (10 minutes)
10 minutes for one sharp idea, one demo, or one lesson learned.
Lightning Talk (5 minutes)
5 minutes to share one insight, one tip, or one story with energy.
Speaker Perks
- Free speaker pass for the event
- Speakers dinner the evening before the event
- Video recording of your talk
Guidelines
- Talks can be in French or English
- No vendor pitches - we want authentic content and real-world experience
- Maximum 2 submissions per speaker
- Submissions cannot be edited after submitting
Venue
Aix-en-Provence
KCD Provence will take place in Aix-en-Provence. The exact venue will be announced soon, and practical information about access, accommodation, and on-site logistics will be shared closer to the event.
Getting There
By Car
Parking available nearby. Aix-en-Provence is accessible via the A8 motorway (exit Aix-en-Provence).
By Train
Aix-en-Provence TGV station is ~15 min by shuttle. Direct connections from Paris (3h), Lyon (1h30), Marseille (15 min).
By Plane
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is ~30 min away. Shuttles and taxis available.
Accommodation
Aix-en-Provence offers a wide range of hotels and accommodation. A list of recommendations will be published soon.
Join the adventure!
Are you an enthusiast, a company, a speaker or curious? Contact us to participate in Cloud Native Provence.