Intel at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025: Scaling Innovation, Securing the Future

Pack your bags and mind the gap: Intel is about to shake up KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 from April 1-4. We’re bringing cutting-edge AI, Kubernetes optimizations, and next-gen security to the cloud native crowd. Whether you’re here to push boundaries, solve tough infrastructure challenges, or just grab some top-tier swag, Intel’s got something for you. 

Kickstarting the Week: Lightning Talks & Networking 

The event kicks off with Project Lightning Talks on Tuesday, April 1. Intel Open Source Security Evangelist Katherine Druckman teams up with Lori Lorusso (Percona) to deliver A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the CNCF Landscape (9:07 – 9:22 BST). If you’re looking for an easy way to find your way around the ever-growing CNCF ecosystem, this is a must-attend session. 

On Wednesday, April 2, join Intel during KubeCrawl + CloudNativeFest (18:15 – 19:45 BST) for an evening of networking, live interviews, and engaging discussions. Katherine Druckman will also be hosting onsite interviews for the OpenAtIntel Podcast, bringing expert insights straight from the show floor. 

The Leading Edge AI, Kubernetes, and Performance Optimization 

Intel is taking the stage on Thursday, April 3, with some of the most anticipated sessions of the event: 

• AI Pipelines With OPEA: Best Practices for Cloud Native ML Operations (11:45 – 12:15 BST) – Ezequiel Lanza (Intel) & Melissa McKay (JFrog) will cover how OPEA’s modular framework enhances AI deployment in Kubernetes environments. If you’re optimizing ML workloads, don’t miss this session! 

• Rock, Paper, Scissors! Build an AI-powered Interactive Game With Argo CD and Kubeflow (14:15 – 15:30 BST) – Join Hind Azegrouz (Intel) and Red Hat experts for a hands-on tutorial on deploying AI-powered applications using Kubernetes. 

• Kubernetes WG Device Management: GPUs, TPUs, NICs, and More With DRA (15:00 – 15:30 BST) – Patrick Ohly (Intel) & Kevin Klues (NVIDIA) will explore how Kubernetes is evolving to better manage AI acceleration hardware. 

Friday, April 4, wraps up with Discover CNCF TAG Runtime: Advancing Cloud-Native Innovation from AI to Edge (14:30 – 15:00 BST), featuring Intel’s Alexander Kanevskiy alongside industry experts from Snowflake, Akamai, Broadcom, and Microsoft. Expect key insights on how cloud native tech is shaping the future of AI and edge computing. 

Visit Intel’s Booth (#S331): Live Demos & Expert Guidance 

No trip to KubeCon is complete without a visit to Intel Booth S331, where live technical demos showcase the latest advancements in AI, confidential computing, and edge orchestration. This year’s highlights include: 

• AI Workload Autoscaling with Gaudi Accelerator on Kubernetes 
  Led by Eero Tamminen (Intel), this demo showcases how Intel’s Gaudi(2) accelerators dynamically scale AI inference workloads in Kubernetes environments. 

• Confidential RAG – Secure AI for Your Enterprise 
  Presented by Benny Fuhry (Intel) and Jakub Ledworowski (Intel), this demo explores how Intel combines AI for Enterprise RAG with Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) to ensure confidential AI-powered data processing.  

• Paint Your Dreams with OpenVINO GenAI 
  Join Adrian Boguszewski & Dmitriy Pastushenkov (Intel) for a hands-on experience generating AI-powered artwork using OpenVINO™, with real-time inference and printable results for attendees.  

• Secure, Scalable Edge AI Orchestration with Intel  
  Hosted by Andrea Campanella (Intel), this demo highlights Intel’s edge orchestration platform, simplifying AI deployment at scale from retail to industrial applications.  

Booth Hours: 

• Wednesday, April 2: 10:45 – 19:45 BST (Includes KubeCrawl + CloudNativeFest!) 

• Thursday, April 3: 10:30 – 17:00 BST 

• Friday, April 4: 10:30 – 14:00 BST 

See You in London! 

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 is the ultimate destination for cloud native innovation, and Intel is at the forefront of pushing boundaries. Stop by our sessions, visit Booth S331, and experience live demos of solutions in AI, Kubernetes, and cloud native computing.