Free · In-person · Austin, TX

Join the next meetup

All Cloud Native Austin meetups are hosted and RSVP'd through Meetup.com — that's where you'll find the current date, venue, and agenda. Registration is always free.

What to expect

Free talks, real conversations, no sales pitches

Every meetup follows the same simple format: two or three technical talks, time for Q&A, and plenty of room to network with other practitioners over food and drinks provided by our sponsors.

  • Always free — no ticket, no catch
  • Open to every skill level, from first cluster to platform architect
  • Food and drinks, courtesy of our at-cost sponsors
  • Talks are vetted for engineering depth, not marketing
  • Governed by the CNCF Code of Conduct for every attendee

Station Austin — our venue partner

Our meetups are proudly hosted at Station Austin, our long-standing venue partner in Central Texas. Exact venue and directions for each session are always listed on the Meetup event page.

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Want to host us?

Companies that donate venue space are automatically recognized as an official sponsor. If your office can fit a meetup, we'd love to hear from you.

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Between meetups

Keep the conversation going on the official CNCF Slack, channel #austin-community-group — share patterns, job opportunities, and topic ideas.

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FAQ

Questions before you RSVP

Do I need Kubernetes experience to attend?

Not at all. Talks span from foundational concepts to advanced, hyperscale architecture, and there's always someone happy to answer beginner questions during networking time.

Is it really free?

Yes. Sponsorships are strictly at-cost to cover venue and food, so attending never costs you anything.

How do I find the date, time, and location?

All upcoming events are posted on our Meetup.com page, including the exact venue and agenda for each session.

Can my company sponsor or host a meetup?

Yes — see our sponsorship page for the at-cost model, or use the venue form above if you can host in-person.

What's the code of conduct?

We strictly adhere to the CNCF Code of Conduct to keep every meetup harassment-free and welcoming.