What we’re about
Cloud Native tech and Kubernetes goes Helsinki! Cloud Native and Kubernetes Helsinki is the official Cloud Native Computing Foundation Meetup group about the technologies hosted under CNCF umbrella: <br>- Kubernetes <br>- Prometheus <br>- Opentracing <br>- Fluentd <br>- CoreDNS <br>- linkerd <br>- containerd <br>- rkt <br>- gRPC <br>- CNI
We host talks from anyone doing cool things with Kubernetes, and the other CNCF technologies, including companies using them in production or vendors who are pushing the boundaries of what the cloud native techs can do.
Presentations will be focused on introduction slides, guides, workshops, adoption stories and demos, but not sales pitches. The meetup will be organized in an open and democratic way, where anyone that wants to help out organizing or speaking will be truly welcome.
To become an organizer or speaker, please reach out to us!
This meetup's official language is English; the conversations and presentations will be in English.
For more information, check out the blog at https://kubernetesfinland.com
Upcoming events (2)
See all- KCD Helsinki 2025 – Finland’s First Kubernetes Community Days!OP Office , Helsinki
🚀 Kubernetes Community Days is coming to Helsinki!
On May 6th, 2025, the Kubernetes and cloud-native community will gather in Helsinki for an exciting, one-day in-person technical conference celebrating the cloud-native ecosystem.
🎉 What to expect?
🔹 Cutting-edge technical talks from local and international experts
🔹 Live demos showcasing open-source innovations
🔹 A chance to connect with 200+ engineers, IT professionals, architects, and cloud-native enthusiasts
🔹 A vibrant atmosphere to exchange ideas, share insights, and grow togetherKCD Helsinki is supported by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and organized the non-profit Cloud Native Finland ry organization.
Whether you're sharing success stories, tackling challenges, or exploring the latest tools, this event is for you!📢 No registration on Meetup—Secure your spot here:
🔗 Register now: https://community.cncf.io/events/details/cncf-kcd-helsinki-presents-kcd-helsinki-2025/👉 Submit your talk proposal here: https://sessionize.com/kcd-helsinki-2025/
👉 Sponsor the conference here: https://kcdhelsinki.fi/sponsor
📅 Mark your calendar: May 6, 2025
📍 Location: OP Headquarters, Vallila (1 Gebhardinaukio, Helsinki, 00510)💡 Speak, Connect, and Innovate—Be part of Finland’s first-ever Kubernetes Community Day!
Not open - KCD Helsinki 2025 co-located event - Open Source Evening with Sarah NovotnyStartup Sauna, Espoo
🌍Global-scale collaboration: How to do business together with an open source ecosystem
Join us for an exciting evening of insights, networking, and community-building at the intersection of open source, entrepreneurship, and global-scale technology collaboration.
📢 No registration on Meetup—Secure your spot here: https://lu.ma/tbd6h7u9
In this special joint event, we’re bringing together the communities of this meetup group, Helsinki Open Source Program Office meetup, and Aalto Entrepreneurship Society to explore how open source ecosystems enable innovation, scale, and business opportunities across industries and borders.
We're super excited to have one of our KCD Helsinki keynote speakers, Sarah Novotny, share her knowledge at this event. Sarah is one of the great minds behind designing Kubernetes great open source community. More speakers to be announced.
💡 Learn firsthand how companies are not just using open source, but co-creating with it to drive innovation, build trust, and scale globally. The Linux operating system and Kubernetes ‘cloud native’ ecosystems, with hundreds of related projects, 100,000s of contributors involved, and millions of contributions are examples of how technology, businesses, and community members can thrive.
Whether you’re a student, startup founder, engineer, product manager, or just curious about open source and collaboration—this event is for you. We want this event to be as collaborative as possible – please join the discussion, ask questions, and find new perspectives!
📅 Date & Time: May 7, 2025 at 6-9pm. Doors open at 5pm.
📍 Location: Startup Sauna at Aalto University Campus (Puumiehenkuja 5A, 02150, Espoo)
🥂 Event is free of charge, and drinks, snacks, and good conversation included!
✨ Let’s build something bigger—together.
