Engineered to Run Agents and Apps: Join Nutanix at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2026

The cloud native community is gearing up for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026 in Salt Lake City from November 9–12, and Nutanix is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor. As the ecosystem rapidly evolves to embrace AI-driven workloads and complex data services, platform engineering teams are seeking new ways to tame operational complexity.

If you are looking to bridge the gap between legacy infrastructure and modern applications without falling into the DIY Kubernetes^® trap, come find us at Booth 118. Here is a sneak peek at what we have planned for the week.

Engineered to Run

Ambition alone isn't enough to run modern Agentic AI and stateful workloads in production. Organizations must address their AI infrastructure debt and build a foundation that simply works.

At the show, we will be showcasing the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) solution, your solution for Containers, VMs, Data, and AI Anywhere. NKP delivers a turnkey, out-of-the-box enterprise-ready platform that wraps complex open-source CNCF tools in developer-friendly abstractions. We provide the simplicity of a managed cloud service enabling you to secure stateful workloads natively and power AI anywhere.

In-Booth Activities & Demos (Booth 118)

We’ve packed our booth with interactive experiences, expert-led theater sessions, and plenty of opportunities to see our dual-native infrastructure approach in action:

• In-Booth Theater & Demos: Drop by our demo kiosks and ottoman seating area for rapid-fire presentations on Effortless Kubernetes, Cloud Native App-Centric DR, AI Governance, and more.
• The AI Sticker Station: Want to test drive some AI creativity? Step up to our sticker station, select a theme, and our AI will instantly generate and print a custom, Nutanix-branded sticker for you to take home.
• KubeCrawl + CloudNativeFest: On Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, we are transforming our booth into "Your Complete Churro Platform." Stop by for fresh, hot churros served with chocolate and caramel dipping sauces!

Exclusive Swag & Giveaways

No KubeCon experience is complete without great swag. We are bringing a fantastic lineup of exclusive items for attendees who engage with our platform engineers:

• Custom Keyboard Keycaps: Attend one of our in-booth theater sessions or get a 1:1 demo to upgrade your mechanical keyboard.
• Challenge Coin: Test your knowledge and complete our onsite "Riddler Challenge" to earn a limited-edition Nutanix challenge coin.
• Booth Goodies: We’ll also be handing out custom NKP stickers, enamel pins, branded pens, and gummy clusters to keep your energy up on the expo floor.

Accelerate In Space: The Planetarium Evening Event

Looking for a fun way to unwind after a busy day on the show floor? Join us for Accelerate In Space, an exclusive evening reception co-hosted by Nutanix and Arctiq.

• When: Wednesday, November 11 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Where: Clark Planetarium (3rd Floor) — just a short walk from the Salt Palace Convention Center.
• The Experience: Enjoy a space-themed evening featuring a street taco station, chicken skewers, mini cranberry turkey wellingtons, and a signature cocktail. Save room for dessert, which includes freeze-dried space candy and a build-your-own ice cream sundae bar.
• Note: Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance to secure your spot!

Catch Our Speaking Sessions

Beyond the booth, our engineering leaders and contributors will be taking the stage to share lessons learned from building resilient, agent-centric cloud platforms:

• Building an Agent-Centric Cloud Platform: Lessons from Nutanix
  • Speaker: Prakash Narayanasamy
  • When: Wednesday, November 11 | 2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
  • Where: Demo Theater | Solutions Showcase | Salt Palace
• Standardized Yet Adaptable: How Nutanix is Evolving Cluster API with CAREN (Keynote)
  • Speaker: Deepak Goel
  • When: Thursday, November 12 | 9:10 AM – 9:15 AM
  • Where: Level 1 | Hall DE | Salt Palace
• TSimplifying Distributed LLM Serving: What's New in KServe
  • Speaker: Gavrish Prabhu
  • When: Monday, November 9 | 10:06 - 10:11am
  • Where: Hyatt Regency | Level 4 | Regency BD
• Beyond Model Serving: Running Production LLMs on Kubernetes with KServe
  • Speakers: Johnu George | Jooho lee
  • When: Tuesday, November 10 | 12:20 - 12:50pm
  • Where: Level 2 | 250 A-C | Salt Palace
• GitOps Meltdown: How a Commit Triggered a Cascading Delete of 39 Clusters in Production
  • Speakers: Deepak Goel
  • When: November 10 | 5:30 - 6:00pm
  • Where: Level 2 | 255 BC | Salt Palace

We can’t wait to connect with the community, talk platform engineering, and help you unlock the true potential of your cloud-native and AI initiatives. See you in Salt Lake City!