In a landmark convergence of industry-leading events, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and Linux Foundation have unveiled plans for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit + AI_dev China 2024. Scheduled for August 21-23 in Hong Kong, this comprehensive gathering will bring together thought leaders, developers, and innovators to explore the latest trends in cloud native technologies, open source development, and the evolving landscape of generative AI and machine learning.
The event marks the first time that KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Open Source Summit will merge with AI_dev, previously held in San Jose and Paris, respectively. AI_dev focuses on open source generative AI and machine learning, underscoring the pivotal role of open source in driving innovation and ensuring ethical standards in AI development. Participants can expect a rich lineup of 145 sessions, including specialized tracks tailored to maintainers and technical enthusiasts.
Prominent organizations across Asia, including Ant Group, Alibaba Cloud, ByteDance, and others, will play integral roles in shaping the agenda. Topics of discussion will span from advanced containerization strategies to the deployment of AI-driven applications in cloud environments. Maintainers of CNCF-hosted projects will offer deep dives into Kubernetes scheduling challenges, observability enhancements, and innovations in serverless computing tailored for AI and ML workloads.
Chris Aniszczyk, Chief Technology Officer of CNCF, expressed enthusiasm about the event's potential to showcase China's growing influence in cloud native technologies. "Each year, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in China highlights the expanding ecosystem of cloud native projects," noted Aniszczyk. "This year, with the addition of AI_dev and Open Source Summit, we aim to accelerate dialogue around AI ethics, innovation, and community-driven development."
The event's program committee, chaired by Paco Xu and Miley Fu, meticulously curated a diverse array of sessions to cater to attendees with varying levels of technical expertise. Sessions will be presented in English and Chinese, with translation services available to ensure accessibility and inclusivity across all sessions.
Among the anticipated sessions are practical workshops and panel discussions tackling real-world challenges in cloud native adoption and AI integration. Industry leaders like Haosong Huang from Shopee will share insights on building traffic topology maps for millions of containers, while Fog Dong of BentoML will explore the performance benchmarks of serverless inference models. The lineup also features visionary keynotes, including Kevin Wang of Huawei discussing the role of cloud native technologies in accelerating electric vehicle innovation.
The collaboration between CNCF, Linux Foundation, and AI_dev underscores a commitment to advancing technical education and fostering global collaboration in open source and AI. With a focus on scalability, security, and community-driven innovation, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + Open Source Summit + AI_dev China 2024 promises to be a pivotal event for driving forward the future of cloud native technologies and open source development in Asia and beyond.
As preparations intensify for the event, industry stakeholders and technology enthusiasts alike can look forward to a dynamic forum where groundbreaking ideas converge, partnerships flourish, and the boundaries of cloud innovation are pushed ever further.
