8:30am

Arrival & Registration                                                                                                                                       

9:15am

Welcome

9:25am

Opening Keynote:
The Future of Cloud Native Development

Explore the evolving landscape of Cloud Native DevOps and understand why technologies like Kubernetes and microservices are becoming essential.

• Delve into the latest advancements in Cloud Native DevOps, including Kubernetes and microservices
• Examine how artificial intelligence is being integrated into DevOps to enhance automation, efficiency, and scalability
• Identify the key trends shaping the future of DevOps and how organisations can stay ahead of the curve

9:50am

Innovation Keynote:
Security at Speed: Implementing DevSecOps in Agile Cloud-Native Workflows

Speaker:
Lawrence Crowther, Head of Solutions Engineering APJ - Snyk

10:20am

Containers & Container Orchestration: Strategies for Deploying, Securing, and Managing at Scale

Explore effective strategies for deploying, scaling, and managing containerised applications with expert insights into best practices and emerging tools.

• Techniques to streamline deployment and management of container infrastructure and workloads at scale
• Best practices for securing and maintaining the cloud native software supply chain, including during pre-emptive runtime protection from zero-day attacks
• Insights into advanced orchestration and observation of kubernetes workloads across multiple cloud infrastructures, and long-term support for production environments

Peter Lees, Head of Solution Architecture, Suse
Luke Hannan, Conference MC

10:50am

Morning Tea & Networking

11:20am

Audience Activity
Avoiding Disaster when Deploying at Scale

In this innovative session, attendees will be faced with a series of scenarios that they may face in their roles. Attendees will discuss the possible courses of action with their peers to consider the ramifications of each option before logging their own course of action. 

Results will be tallied and analysed by our session facilitator and results will impact the way the group moves through the activity.

Will we collectively choose the right course of action?

11:40am

How I solved...

This demonstration session will uncover how an industry leader overcame a common industry challenge. They’ll take you inside their world and show you the process and tools they use to build something brilliant.

11:55am

How I solved...

This demonstration session will uncover how an industry leader overcame a common industry challenge. They’ll take you inside their world and show you the process and tools they use to build something brilliant.

12:10pm

Harnessing AI in Cloud Native App Development: Pitfalls and Pathways to Success

As AI continues to evolve, its integration into cloud-native app development offers both significant advantages and unique challenges. This panel will explore how to effectively implement AI in cloud-native environments, identify potential pitfalls, and discuss strategies to achieve success

• Addressing the complexity of integrating AI technologies with cloud-native architectures
• Strategies for optimising developer workloads and spending time on the good stuff
• Developing training programs to equip teams with the necessary skills for integrating and managing AI in cloud-native environments
• Identifying and addressing security risks and ethical issues related to AI in cloud-native development

Rajini Carpenter, Chief Technology Officer, Beforepay Group

12:40pm

Roundtable Discussions:
Choose 1 topic to discuss on the day!

1. Transitioning from Monoliths to Microservices
2. CI/CD Best Practices
3. Choosing the Right Orchestration
4. Serverless
5. DevOps Culture
6. Microservices Management
7. AI in DevOps
8. Infrastructure as Code

1:30pm

Lunch & Exhibition

2:20pm

Panel:
Balancing Cost, Performance, and Reliability

Join us for a comprehensive discussion on finding the right balance between cost, performance, and reliability in cloud operations.

• Explore practical approaches to reduce costs without compromising on essential services and performance
• Discuss methods for optimising cloud performance to ensure efficient and speedy operations
• Learn about resilience techniques to enhance the reliability and availability of cloud services

Speakers:

Rebecca Meli, Chief Technology Officer, Jaybro Group
Gerald Bachlmayr, Principal Cloud Engineer, Cuscal
Roberto Calero, Cloud Operations Manager, Blackwoods
Harry Rao, Leader - Engineering, TikTok

2:45pm

The Great Debate:
Vendor Lock-In - Inevitable or Avoidable?

Join us for a lively and contentious debate on the topic of vendor lock-in, exploring its risks, benefits, and alternative approaches.

• Examine the potential downsides of relying heavily on a single vendor, including lack of flexibility and increased costs
• Discuss the advantages, such as streamlined operations, enhanced support, and integration efficiencies
• Explore strategies to avoid or mitigate vendor lock-in, including multi-cloud solutions and open-source technologies

Speakers:

Cole Cornford, Chief Executive Officer, Galah Cyber
Joe Waller, Chief Technology Officer, Finder
Rebecca Meli, Chief Technology Officer, Jaybro Group

3:15pm

Event Closed