Cloud Native for Good - Using Kubernetes and CNCF Technologies for Humanitarian Impact

Explore how cloud native technologies are revolutionizing humanitarian efforts and solving critical societal challenges in this compelling 18-minute keynote panel featuring experts from diverse organizations including Ericsson Software Technology, United Nations, Child Rescue Coalition, Open Healthcare Network, and American Red Cross. Discover real-world applications where Kubernetes helps over 30 governments improve internet access for schools, KubeVirt and Longhorn contribute to rescuing 3,800+ children from abuse and arresting 16,700+ online predators across 105+ countries, and Prometheus and OpenTelemetry power platforms saving millions from floods and pandemics while managing 2000+ TeleICU bed edge nodes across geographically dispersed locations. Learn how cloud native tools including Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and other CNCF technologies enable mission-critical services such as blood supply management, disaster response, and emergency training while maximizing humanitarian impact through efficient resource allocation. Gain insights into how organizations leverage cloud-native tooling for large-scale collaboration, powerful analytics, and transformative social good initiatives spanning disaster response, education, public health, child safety, and environmental conservation, demonstrating the profound impact of open source technologies beyond traditional enterprise applications.