The wait is over! KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 is almost here, and this time, it’s taking place in the vibrant city of London. As always, Portworx is excited to be at the center of the action, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Kubernetes storage and data management. But this year is extra special for us—we’re introducing something completely new: VMs on Kubernetes Day, our first-ever dedicated event exploring the future of running virtual machines (VMs) alongside containers in Kubernetes.
Portworx at KubeCon Europe 2025
KubeCon is the premier event for cloud-native enthusiasts, developers, and enterprises looking to scale their Kubernetes operations. Portworx has been a leader in Kubernetes-native storage and data protection for years, and we’re bringing our latest innovations to London to showcase how businesses can leverage Portworx to optimize their cloud-native environments.
Expect deep dives into how Portworx is making stateful applications simpler, faster, and more secure than ever. Whether you’re running databases, AI/ML workloads, or mission-critical applications, our team will be on-site to demonstrate how Portworx ensures data availability, performance, and security in even the most complex Kubernetes environments.
But the real highlight this year? VMs on Kubernetes Day.
VMs on Kubernetes Day: A Milestone for Portworx
For years, organizations have faced a dilemma: do they move fully into containers, or do they continue running VMs for legacy applications? The reality is that most enterprises operate in hybrid environments, leveraging both VMs and containers to balance flexibility and stability. With the rise of KubeVirt and other advancements in Kubernetes virtualization, it’s now possible to run both seamlessly within the same Kubernetes ecosystem.
That’s why we’re launching VMs on Kubernetes Day—a dedicated, first-of-its-kind event designed to bring together experts, engineers, and decision-makers to explore the opportunities of running VMs inside Kubernetes.
What to Expect at VMs on Kubernetes Day
1. Keynotes from Industry Leaders
We’re bringing in top Kubernetes and virtualization experts to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and best practices for running virtual machines in Kubernetes. Learn how companies are leveraging KubeVirt to address the rapidly changing virtualization market.
2. Live Hands on Lab
See Portworx in action as we demonstrate how our industry-leading storage platform ensures seamless data management for both containers and VMs. Whether you’re handling databases, analytics, or AI workloads, you’ll discover how Portworx simplifies and unifies storage for hybrid workloads with a Hands on Lab running on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
3. Real-World Use Cases
Hear from enterprises that are navigating this new world of virtualization. Find out how they are thinking about incorporating VMs into their Kubernetes environments. Learn how they overcame challenges related to performance, disaster recovery, and scalability.
4. Ask the Experts
Have questions about Kubernetes-native storage, virtualization, or hybrid cloud strategies? Our team of engineers and solutions architects will be on-site to provide hands-on guidance tailored to your environment.
Why This Matters
The cloud-native landscape is evolving, and enterprises need solutions that support both modern containerized applications and traditional VMs. By bringing VMs and containers together under a single Kubernetes framework, organizations can reduce operational overhead, improve resource utilization, and simplify their infrastructure management.
Portworx is committed to powering the future of hybrid workloads, ensuring that businesses can run any application, anywhere, with enterprise-grade data management, high availability, and disaster recovery.
Join Us in London!
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events yet, and we can’t wait to connect with the cloud-native community. Be sure to stop by the Portworx booth, attend our sessions, and participate in VMs on Kubernetes Day to see how we’re helping businesses embrace the future of Kubernetes.
Stay tuned for more details, and if you haven’t already, register now to secure your spot at this groundbreaking event! See you in London!
