KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2025 in Atlanta is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to connect with the Linkerd community. Get ready for a packed week of service mesh insights, debugging tips, and security deep dives.

This is your definitive guide to finding the Linkerd maintainers, scheduling your must-see talks, and learning what's next for the world’s lightest, fastest service mesh.

We will also be making an exciting announcement during the conference, so make sure to follow us on social media and stop by our booth to be the first to know!

Meet the maintainers in person!

Want to ask a question, discuss a feature, or just grab some cool swag? Come find the Linkerd team! You'll find us at the Linkerd kiosk in the Project Pavilion in the sponsor expo hall. Stop by to chat with the engineers behind your favorite service mesh.

Chat with us about AI on Kubernetes…live!

This year, we're doing something different at the Buoyant booth (#440 in the expo hall). Instead of the usual badge scans and product demos, we’ll be recording a video podcast right from the show floor! 

We’ll be interviewing cloud native practitioners like you about how AI is changing the world of Kubernetes. From managing the increased volume of code coming from your dev team to contending with folks who want to deploy their vibe-coded app to your cluster, AI is fundamentally reshaping the art and practice of platform engineering.

Have an interesting AI story to tell? Stop by and let us know. We might invite you to join the show.

Linkerd talks to add to your schedule

We have an exciting lineup of Linkerd talks at co-located events and KubeCon. Be sure to add these must-attend sessions to your personal schedule!

• ‍From Chaos To Clarity: Debugging Microservices With Open Source Observability by Sandeep Kanabar, Gen; Victor Prechtel, Cloud Platform; Observability Day‍
• Si Vis Pacem, Adde Rete—If You Want Peace, Add a Mesh! Flynn, Buoyant, Bailey Haynes, Cosmonic; WasmCon‍
• Project Lightning Talk: Linkerd, mTLS, and Bungled Bundles. Phil Henderson, Buoyant, KubeCon‍
• Don't Panic! A Beginner's Guide to K8s Debugging. Ivan Porta, Buoyant; Phil Henderson, Buoyant, KubeCon‍
• It’s 2025; Why Are You OK With an Insecure Network? 🤯 Alex Leong, Linkerd maintainer; KubeCon

Can't attend KubeCon this year?

No worries! You can always connect with us via the Linkerd Slack. Whether you're looking for advice, troubleshooting, or just want to say hi, our community is always active and happy to help. Join the conversation and become a part of the service mesh movement!

Interested in speaking at a future KubeCon?

If you have a Linkerd success story, a technical deep dive, or a best-practice guide you'd like to share at the next KubeCon, we'd love to help you take the stage! Reach out to the Linkerd team on Slack, and we'll guide you through the process of submitting a winning proposal and sharing your experience with the wider community.