From the evolution of open source over the years to the challenges and opportunities faced by commercial companies, Peter Zaitsev, Co-founder and CEO of @percona, delves into key topics such as the history of open source, changing business models, the impact of cloud technology, and the importance of community involvement.

Join Jay Boisseau, Numa Dhamani, Luke Wilson & Ferris Jumah in this Navigate North America 2024 discussion on the relationship between AI and cloud computing. From sustainability and energy efficiency challenges to the importance of quality control and transparency, they explore the opportunities and obstacles facing developers and startups in leveraging these technologies. Discover insights into the future of computing infrastructure, along with engaging movie recommendations exploring AI's impact on society.

Dive into the future of Civo with CTO Dinesh Majrekar, Field CTO Saiyam Pathak, and Chief Innovation Officer Josh Mesout, as they unveil our roadmap and cutting-edge innovations for 2024!

Dive into the world of third-party tooling with Laura Santamaria, Lead Developer Advocate at Dell Technologies, as she explores the thin line between innovation and instability. In this talk from Navigate North America 2024, Laura delves into the allure of third-party systems, highlighting how they accelerate development and reduce cognitive load, but also warns of the dangers lurking beneath the surface.

Dive into the forefront of AI innovation with industry experts Rafi Qumsieh, Peter Voss, Aurora Quinn-Elmore, Blake Burch, George Munguia, and Josh Mesout as they explore the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the future of intelligent technology. From the surge in demand for AI chipsets and the ethical considerations of AI-generated content to the impact of open-source models and the potential of quantum computing, this panel covers the essential aspects of AI's evolving landscape.

In this talk from Navigate North America 2024, Eddie Wassef, VP and Chief Architect at @vonage, delves into the transformative world of platform engineering. From its early beginnings to the modern day, he explores how this discipline is revolutionizing the way we think about, build, and deploy software. Eddie draws on historical parallels, humor, and his vast industry experience to demystify platform engineering, demonstrating its potential to accelerate innovation and streamline development processes.

Join Joshua Cassin from @PortainerIO as he delves into the secrets of achieving high availability and zero downtime in Kubernetes deployments. With insights inspired by Solomon Hykes' pioneering work, Joshua unveils practical strategies for anticipating potential disruptions, establishing clear contingency plans, and embracing on-the-fly problem-solving. Discover how to ensure your Kubernetes clusters thrive even in the face of unexpected challenges.

Dive into the world of Kubernetes with Gianluca Mardente, Principal Engineer at Cisco, as he shares insights from managing a vast fleet of Kubernetes clusters within Cisco's App Dynamics business unit. Explore the evolution from managing a handful to scaling up for extensive applications and clusters, leveraging container orchestration to maintain agility in cloud and on-premises environments. Plus, discover the strategic use of tools like Cluster API and Crossplane for automation, handling dependencies, and the dynamic deployment of applications.

In this session from Navigate North America 2024, Tsavo Knott and Sam Jones unravel the complexities developers face in today's fast-paced, AI-driven world. This session delves into the innovative ways @getpieces harnesses AI to revolutionize developer workflows, making the seemingly insurmountable tasks of managing multiple languages, projects, and cross-functional teams, not just manageable but streamlined and efficient.

Join us for an enlightening journey with Solomon Hykes, the visionary behind Docker, in our Navigate North America 2024 Day One Keynote. Solomon delves into his fascinating path from a curious child to a tech pioneer, sharing the pivotal moments and lessons learned that fueled his groundbreaking work in container technology. From the inception of Docker to its profound impact on the tech world, Solomon offers unique insights into the challenges of innovation, the power of persistence, and the future of software development.

Join us at Navigate NA 2024 in Austin for an enlightening conversation between @KunalKushwaha and Solomon Hykes, founder of @dagger-io and Founder, former Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Architect of Docker. Dive deep into the world of DevOps, Docker, and the cutting-edge Dagger tool as Solomon shares his insights on the evolving landscape of software development, the challenges developers face in the cloud-native space, and the innovative solutions Dagger brings to the table.

Discover the transformative power of developer happiness in this talk from Navigate North America 24. Join Ramiro, founder and CEO of Okteto, as he delves into the crucial link between developer well-being and business value. Learn practical strategies for reducing friction, fostering a healthy work environment, and proving the ROI of investing in developer satisfaction.

Explore the world of Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) with Will Stewart, co-founder of @northflank9144. Gain insights into developer experience, security, and scalability, drawing from Will's extensive expertise. Learn how IDPs empower engineering teams for enhanced productivity and innovation in modern software development environments. Dive into this comprehensive overview to unlock the potential of IDPs and optimize your organization's workflow.

In this session at Navigate North America 24, Cortez Frazier Jr. from Fossa delves into the critical world of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs). As regulatory demands increase and the call for software component transparency becomes louder, mastering SBOMs is essential. Cortez unpacks the complexities of creating, managing, and distributing SBOMs, offering actionable solutions to streamline the process.

Discover TwinGate's incredible journey from facing major outages to achieving 99.98% reliability within six months. At Navigate NA 24, hear firsthand about the challenges, solutions, and innovations that transformed their operations. Learn about their approach to architecture, incident management, and customer communication that not only restored trust but also turned reliability into a competitive advantage.

Dive into the future of cloud development with Wing, a pioneering open-source programming language, with Chris Rybicki, a seasoned engineer with deep roots in creating developer tools. This session at Navigate North America 24 will shed light on how Wing is poised to transform cloud programming by addressing the complexities and inefficiencies faced by developers today.

Are you a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) feeling stranded after the recent VMware contract terminations by Broadcom? You're not alone. In December 2023, a seismic shift occurred, leaving over 4,500 VCSP partners in a challenging position. A select few have transitioned to Pinnacle and Premier partnerships, but what about the rest? Over 4,000 partners find themselves as "registered partners" without direct support or contracts, facing uncertain futures and potential business risks.