Syntasso at PlatEngDay and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2025
- Daniel Bryant
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
We’re heading to Atlanta for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025, and this year’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss. From insightful talks on platform engineering patterns to deep dives into Kubernetes observability, the Syntasso team will share practical lessons, open-source insights, and a new O’Reilly report that’s shaping how enterprises think about internal developer platforms.
Join us at the Platform Engineering Day colocated event on November 10 at Booth Z39, and the main event November 11–13 at Booth #1763. We’ll be running Kratix and Syntasso Kratix Enterprise (SKE) demonstrations all day, every day!
You can also meet our engineers, grab some exclusive swag, and pick up a free copy of our new O’Reilly report — Platform as a Product: How to Design, Operate, and Evolve Internal Developer Platforms.
🎤 Syntasso keynotes, presentations, and panels!
Keynote: Beyond Operations — Scaling Platform Engineering in the CNCF Community
Speaker: Abby Bangser, Principal Engineer, Syntasso
When: Thursday, November 13 · 9:07–9:23 a.m. EST
Where: Building B | Level 1 | Exhibit Hall B2
Platform engineering isn’t just an operational discipline — it’s a movement reshaping how organizations build and deliver software. In her keynote, Abby explores how the CNCF and Linux Foundation communities are driving this evolution, pairing decades of platform experience with new interoperability and governance models. Expect a thought-provoking look at how platform engineering can deliver lasting business value beyond tools and hype.
From Panic to Peace: Making K8s Controller Observability Suck Less
Speakers: Cat Morris & Derik Evangelista, Syntasso
When: Wednesday, November 12 · 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. EST
Where: Building B | Level 5 | Thomas Murphy Ballroom 4
Kubernetes controllers are powerful — until they aren’t. Cat and Derik will share hard-won lessons on making controllers more observable, maintainable, and human-friendly. Expect practical tips on logging, status management, and alerting — plus a peek at how AI can help automate the slog of debugging and remediation.
Composable Platforms in the Wild: Patterns That Work (and Fail)
Speaker: Daniel Bryant, Head of Product Marketing, Syntasso
When: Wednesday, November 12 · 5:30–6:00 p.m. EST
Where: Building B | Level 4 | Room B405–406a
Composable platforms promise flexibility, but in practice, they can create confusion. Daniel will share what Syntasso has learned from working with regulated enterprises and fast-moving startups to identify what makes composable architectures succeed — and why some efforts fall short. You’ll learn how to recognize early warning signs of “platform decay” and design systems that scale sustainably.
Panel: The Questions Not Asked — A Critical Retrospective on Platform Engineering
Panelists: Shweta Vohra (Booking.com), Ram Iyengar (Cloud Foundry Foundation), Daniel Bryant (Syntasso), Kunal Kushwaha (Civo), Aditya Soni (Forrester)
When: Thursday, November 13 · 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. EST
Where: Building B | Level 3 | Rooms B304–305
Everyone’s building platforms — but are we solving the correct problems? This panel brings together leading voices from across the ecosystem to ask the tough questions: Has “platform as a product” gone too far? Are golden paths too rigid? And how can we reintroduce business context into platform engineering?
[OS SecurityCon] Panel: Balancing Developer Freedom and Security
Speakers: Adrian Mouat (Chainguard), Cat Morris (Syntasso), Gaurav Saxena (Automotive Company), Marcus Eagan (Weaviate), Alex Zenla (Edera)
When: Monday, November 10 · 12:45–1:20 p.m. EST
Where: Building B | Level 3 | Rooms B304–305
Containers and Kubernetes brought developers unprecedented freedom — but also opened the door to complexity and security risk. This panel brings together experts from across the industry, including Cat Morris from Syntasso, to explore how teams can maintain flexibility while ensuring a consistent, secure software supply chain. Learn how to regain control without sacrificing innovation.
🐳 Join Us and Friends for a Night at the Aquarium
Ever wondered what happens when the lights go down at the aquarium? Think Night at the Museum, but with Beluga whales.
Join Blacksmith, Edera, Minimus, Tailscale, The New Stack, and the Syntasso team for an unforgettable evening in the Arctic Room, where the magic of the Georgia Aquarium comes alive after hours.
Sip on cocktails, enjoy appetizers, and mingle with peers while surrounded by one of the most captivating exhibits. Plus, get exclusive early access to the aquarium starting at 5 PM, where you can explore the galleries and discover the wonders of the ocean before the party begins.
📘 Announcing Our O’Reilly Report: Platform as a Product
We’re thrilled to announce the release of our new O’Reilly report, Platform as a Product: How to Design, Operate, and Evolve Internal Developer Platforms.
Authored by Abby Bangser, Daniel Bryant, Colin Humphreys, and Cat Morris, this report captures years of experience helping enterprises build successful internal developer platforms. It offers practical frameworks and real-world stories that show why treating the platform as a product — not a project — drives long-term value.
“We’ve seen a clear shift across the industry: platform teams that adopt a product mindset deliver longer-lasting value,” says Paula Kennedy, COO and Co-founder of Syntasso.
You can pick up a free copy of the report at our KubeCon booth (#1763) and chat with the authors about the latest thinking in platform engineering. We will also be signing copies of the report at the Syntasso booth on Tuesday afternoon. Stay tuned for further updates!
💜 Meet the Team at the Syntasso Booth (#1763)
Throughout the week, our team will be running live demos of Kratix and Syntasso Kratix Enterprise (SKE), showing how composable, Promise-driven platforms can provide self-service for developers, simplify Day 2 operations, and enable everyone to contribute to your platform.
You’ll also find us at Platform Engineering Day on November 10 at Booth Z39, where we’ll be joining the community to discuss what’s next for composable platforms, governance, and platform observability.
Say hello — and don’t forget to grab your swag and O’Reilly report!
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