Cloud native ecosystems are evolving rapidly. As organizations adopt Kubernetes, CNCF projects, and platform engineering, open source management has become a strategic necessity—not just a technical challenge. But how do you balance upstream contributions, governance, and compliance while navigating regulatory shifts like the EU CRA? The answer lies in peer-driven collaboration.
What Is OSPOlogy Day Cloud Native?
Hosted by CNCF and the TODO Europe Chapter, OSPOlogy Day Cloud Native is a focused event for open source program offices (OSPOs) and cloud leaders. It creates a safe space for candid discussions on real-world challenges like project lifecycle management, compliance pipelines, and sustainable CNCF project adoption. With structured roundtables and expert mentors, the event bridges theory with actionable strategies.
Why This Matters
- Regulatory Pressure: EU CRA compliance and sovereign cloud demands require proactive governance.
- Project Sustainability: Teams struggle to maintain CNCF projects post-acceptance without community support.
- Security & Compliance: License verification and policy automation remain fragmented across teams.
Key Discussion Themes
Early submissions highlight urgent topics OSPOs face today:
- Open source education that aligns with social/political realities
- Project lifecycle management and responsible sunsets
- Post-acceptance CNCF project sustainability
- Operationalizing compliance and security pipelines
- Local vs. global community impact
Event Format
The March 23, 2026, session (13:00–16:00 CET) features:
- Lightning talks from OSPO leaders
- Small-group roundtables under Chatham House Rule
- Tool demos for governance and compliance
Why Attend?
With only 30 seats available, this event prioritizes interactive learning. Participants gain:
- Peer-validated strategies for CNCF project adoption
- Frameworks for managing open source decline
- Insights into EU CRA alignment for cloud operations
RSVP now to secure your spot at RAI Amsterdam. This is your chance to shape the future of cloud-native open source strategy with leaders who face the same challenges daily.
