Previewing EDB’s panel discussions and Keynotes at KubeCon and Data on Kubernetes day
EDB is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of Data on Kubernetes Day and a silver sponsor of KubeCon + CloudNative Con Europe 2025. Be sure to stop by our booth at KubeCon (N630) to discover how EDB is shaping the future with CloudNativePG and EDB Postgres AI, building Postgres to support the workloads of the future. We’re bringing our best Kubernetes and Postgres experts to KubeCon to share their insights and expertise in real-time.
Read our booth demos preview blog to see what new capabilities we’ll be showcasing at KubeCon.
Our team of experts will also be participating in three informative and insightful sessions at KubeCon Europe 2025. Plus, we’re giving a keynote at Data on Kubernetes day. Keep reading for a preview of what EDB VP, Chief Architect Gabriele Bartolini, EDB SVP of Engineering Simon Metson, and EDB Software Development Principal Leonardo Cecchi, will be sharing at KubeCon this year.
Sponsored Keynote: The Next Wave Of Data On Kubernetes: Winning Over The Enterprise
Ten years in, Kubernetes has transformed the way we build, deploy, and manage distributed systems. The skepticism around running data workloads on Kubernetes has largely faded, and within the broader Kubernetes community, the advantages are well understood. But is data on Kubernetes the default choice for modern solutions in the minds of enterprise decision-makers? No, not yet.
To make data on Kubernetes the de facto standard across industries, we must expand from technical advocacy and embrace a new language and approach—one that speaks to the enterprise and resonates with executives. The message is clear: data on Kubernetes delivers time to value, efficiency at scale, cost optimization, and empowers engineers to do greater things with less effort.
Join EDB SVP of Engineering Simon Metson for our keynote at Data on Kubernetes Day to discover key insights for winning over the enterprise with Kubernetes. As the leading contributors to PostgreSQL and founders of CloudNativePG (CNPG), we understand the four critical pillars that ensure the long-term health and stability of open source systems, particularly when applied to modern enterprise data workloads:
- Contribute to and build the core technologies
- Develop and grow the ecosystem
- Nurture the practitioners and communities
- Address the needs of the enterprises
This keynote will explore four real-world examples of enterprises successfully adopting Postgres on Kubernetes for their most critical and complex workloads. Plus, Simon will share the urgent and pivotal role of the Kubernetes community in ensuring this technology becomes the default platform for enterprise data. And we’ll explain how EDB bridges the gap between the technical community and executive decision-makers—building a shared understanding of why Kubernetes is the right foundation for data at scale.
We’ve built the technology, we’ve grown the ecosystem. But to unlock the next phase of adoption and ensure the lasting health and impact of data on Kubernetes, we need to elevate the conversation—making data on Kubernetes synonymous with modern data strategy for enterprises everywhere.
April 1, 2025 10:15 - 10:20 BST - Level 1 | Hall Entrance N10 | Room E
The Future of Data on Kubernetes: From Database Management To AI Foundation
The Data on Kubernetes (DoK) ecosystem has come a long way. What began as an experiment in running databases on Kubernetes has now expanded into a robust foundation for mission-critical data workloads, including AI/ML operations. At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025, a panel of experts from the DoK Community will explore this evolution and what it means for organizations managing data at scale.
EDB VP, Chief Architect Gabriele Bartolini joins Melissa Logan (Constantia), Nimisha Mehta (Confluent), and Brian Kaufman (Google) for an informative and insightful discussion of how Kubernetes is transforming data infrastructure beyond traditional database management.
While databases remain the #1 use case for Data on Kubernetes, as highlighted in the 2024 DoK Report, organizations are increasingly leveraging Kubernetes to power advanced AI/ML operations. This shift raises important questions about workload orchestration, resource optimization, and feature maturity.
This panel discussion will cover:
- The evolution of workload patterns – How organizations have progressed from basic stateful services to sophisticated AI/ML deployments on Kubernetes.
- Best practices for production database workloads – Strategies for running databases efficiently and ensuring performance, availability, and security.
- AI/ML workload orchestration – Emerging patterns such as batch scheduling, preemption, and gang scheduling to optimize AI operations.
- Addressing technical challenges – Insights into feature maturity, tooling integration, and real-world production lessons.
- Cost optimization and resource efficiency – Strategies for reducing infrastructure costs while maximizing performance for data-intensive workloads.
As organizations embrace Kubernetes for data workloads, understanding how to navigate its complexities is crucial. Whether you're managing large-scale databases or scaling AI/ML pipelines, this discussion will provide actionable insights to help you optimize your Kubernetes-based data infrastructure.
Don't miss this session at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025—it’s your opportunity to learn from industry leaders and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of Data on Kubernetes.
April 2, 2025 | 14:30 - 15:00 BST - Hall Entrance S10 | Room D
Consistent Volume Group Snapshots: Unraveling the Magic
Taking snapshots of databases running across multiple volumes has long been a challenge due to inconsistencies caused by snapshots being taken at different times. However, Kubernetes is making significant strides to solve this issue with VolumeGroupSnapshots—a feature first introduced as an alpha in Kubernetes 1.27 and now moving toward beta status.
EDB Software Development Principal Leonardo Cecchi joins Xing Yang (Tech Lead, VMware by Broadcom), to unravel the magic behind VolumeGroupSnapshots and provide a deep dive into its implementation and real-world applications.
For database administrators and Kubernetes operators, ensuring data consistency across multiple volumes is a critical requirement for backup, disaster recovery, and high availability. VolumeGroupSnapshots enable write-order consistent snapshots for multiple volumes, ensuring that snapshots are taken in sync and preventing data inconsistencies that could lead to corruption or data loss.
This session will cover:
- The inner workings of VolumeGroupSnapshots – Understand the key components that power this feature and how they work together to achieve consistency.
- Implementation details – Explore how Kubernetes enables group snapshots and the technical considerations behind their development.
- Best practices for proper usage – Learn how to leverage VolumeGroupSnapshots effectively in production environments.
- Troubleshooting and debugging techniques – Gain expert insights into diagnosing potential issues and ensuring smooth operations.
If you’re managing stateful workloads on Kubernetes, this session is a must-attend to stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge storage innovations. Whether you're working with PostgreSQL, other databases, or complex storage architectures, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to optimize your Kubernetes data management strategy.
April 4, 2025 | 11:00 - 11:30 BST - Hall Entrance S10 | Room C
Compliance at the Speed of Innovation: Leveraging AI-Driven Automation for Real-Time Regulatory Read
With evolving regulatory landscapes and increasing data breaches, organizations are under pressure to ensure continuous compliance while maintaining their ability to innovate. Traditional periodic compliance assessments are no longer sufficient—businesses must transition to real-time compliance monitoring to stay ahead.
EDB SVP of Engineering Simon Metson joins Larry Carvalho (RobustCloud LLC), Robert Ficcaglia (Sunstone Secure, LLC), Anca Sailer (Red Hat / IBM), and Yuji Watanabe (IBM Japan) for a deep dive on how AI-driven automation is reshaping compliance strategies for modern enterprises.
As businesses face new regulations like DORA, compliance timelines are lengthening, slowing down innovation. However, with agentic AI-powered automation, organizations can streamline compliance processes, reduce manual effort, and accelerate their go-to-market strategies. By shifting to a code-based compliance approach, enterprises gain real-time visibility into their risk exposure and ensure adherence to dynamic regulatory requirements.
Key topics in this session:
- The shift from periodic to continuous compliance monitoring – How businesses can move beyond traditional assessments to real-time, automated compliance tracking.
- AI-powered automation for compliance – Using agentic AI to generate compliance artifacts such as catalogs, controls, and automatic assessments.
- Real-world use case: DORA regulations – How AI-driven workflows can help organizations align with Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) guidelines efficiently.
- Optimizing compliance workflows – Leveraging automation to reduce costs, improve accuracy, and accelerate regulatory reporting.
- Best practices for integrating compliance into DevOps and cloud-native environments – Ensuring security and governance without slowing down development cycles.
This session is essential for security professionals, DevOps teams, and compliance officers looking to stay ahead in a world where regulatory requirements are evolving faster than ever. Learn how AI-driven automation is enabling businesses to maintain compliance without compromising agility and innovation.
April 4, 2025 | 14:30 - 15:00 BST- Hall Entrance N10 | Room G
Discover how EDB is building the Future of Data on Kubernetes
As a leading contributor to PostgreSQL and the creator of the most widely adopted Kubernetes operator for PostgreSQL, EDB continues to set the standard for open source and enterprise innovation.
CloudNativePG’s acceptance into the CNCF Sandbox reinforces EDB’s leadership in the Kubernetes ecosystem and its commitment to a sovereign, AI-powered data future. Now the most popular PostgreSQL operator for Kubernetes on GitHub (5,000 stars and counting), CloudNativePG is making data on Kubernetes synonymous with modern data strategy for enterprises everywhere.