The data from the 2026 Voice of Kubernetes Experts Report reveals a massive shift: enterprises are no longer just “experimenting” with Kubernetes—they are betting their entire infrastructure on it. But what does this look like in practice?
Join us for a deep dive into the 3 macro-trends shaping the industry today. We’ll be going beyond the numbers to discuss architectural considerations, cost-saving realities, and hard-earned lessons from the field.
We will cover three key pillars from the 2026 Report:
- The New Standard for Innovation: Organizations are moving beyond experimentation, with 50% committing to a Kubernetes-first development model. We’ll break down how this shift—fueled by a 45% surge in AI/ML adoption—is redefining how enterprises manage and scale their most critical data.
- The Modernization Mandate: 69% of enterprises are proactively reducing their VMware footprint. We will cover the key paths for achieving this goal, with a focus on how to handle the transition of VM workloads to KubeVirt.
- The Sovereignty Paradox: With 100% of experts feeling the pressure of data sovereignty requirements, how do you scale globally while staying local? We’ll share best practices for compliance using Portworx.
