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Explore the reimagining of the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid on Kubernetes in this 35-minute conference talk presented by Lukas Heinrich from CERN and Alessandra Forti from the University of Manchester. Discover how CERN, the birthplace of the web, is leveraging CNCF tools to transition its massive distributed infrastructure for the Large Hadron Collider experiments to a Kubernetes-based system. Learn about the use of containerd snapshotters for global image distribution, Helm GitOps for reproducible multi-cluster configurations, and the deployment of services and batch workloads. Witness a live demo showcasing the deployment of a federation member that processes subatomic collision data. Gain insights into the WLCG's requirements, Kubernetes resources, and the pilot system. Conclude with a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this cutting-edge approach to scientific computing infrastructure.