Why brave the jet lag? KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China have the answers

The cloud native world is evolving fast — and not just in Silicon Valley. Why your next stop should be Hong Kong

Partner content Hong Kong in June. Hot weather, hotter tech.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China (June 10 to 11, 2025) returns to showcase the booming momentum of open source and cloud native innovation in Asia — and it's not just another jet-setting tech junket.

This is where the next wave of infrastructure innovation is being shaped, at scale.

Registration information

Choose from two pass options for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China:

1. All-Access: Includes full access to all keynotes and breakouts, the Solutions Showcase, and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon activities.
2. Day Passes: Includes full access to the event on your chosen day. Act fast! Limited number available.

Are you registering as an individual or member of academia? Explore special rates.

The rise of cloud native in China

China isn’t just consuming open source — it's helping lead it.

• Massive user scale: Enterprises like Ant Group, Huawei, and Tencent are pushing cloud native deployments to limits you likely haven’t tested.
• Homegrown contributions: Projects like KubeEdge, OpenYurt, and Volcano are born in China and are now global under the watch of CNCF, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.
• Policy meets platform: Digital sovereignty, data regulation, and AI governance are taking on a unique local flavor — attending means getting context beyond headlines.

And in a city like Hong Kong, you’re at the crossroads of Chinese innovation and international business — an ideal vantage point for seeing what’s coming next.

Tech that’s built, not just hyped

This isn’t just a showcase of logos. It’s a dev-to-dev exchange across the Pacific:

• Keynotes from maintainers and practitioners.
• Deep dives into Kubernetes, WASM, eBPF, service mesh, cloud native AI agents, and more.
• Real-world deployment stories from Asia’s most advanced cloud native operations — from hyperscale players to scrappy startups building in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and beyond.

Cross-pollination > echo chamber

What happens when developers from different parts of the world swap notes? Ideas evolve. Design decisions shift. Whole projects benefit.

• Face-to-face collaboration with upstream contributors you’ve only interacted with on GitHub.
• A front-row seat to discussions on project roadmaps, governance shifts, and community models.
• Opportunities to influence and be influenced.

Mandarin and Cantonese make the experience accessible for domestic developers looking to grow their global footprint.

For vendors and VCs: Not just a developer playground

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China isn't just for keyboard warriors:

• CIOs and CTOs attend to source strategy.
• Investors watch the innovation pipeline before it bubbles up globally.
• Vendors test relevance and readiness in one of the most demanding tech markets in the world.

Hong Kong’s role as an international business hub makes it easier to meet regional customers and partners in one place.

TL;DR: Should you go?

If you're part of the open source cloud native ecosystem — and you’ve got global ambitions — the answer is yes.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China is where you see what’s next, not just what’s now. Check out the full schedule for session times, keynotes, and everything else happening in Hong Kong this June.

Reserve your badge and join the action in Hong Kong.

This partner content was provided by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.