We are an active Cloud Native + Kubernetes meetup community for Manchester, UK.
Please join the CNCF Manchester Chapter on the CNCF Community.
If you are currently registered with the meetup.com page, we kindly ask that you also register for the Cloud Native Manchester group on the CNCF Community and use that page to register for future events.
If you're a first-timer, the typical format is: doors open from 6 PM, talks from 7 PM. We typically host two talks, with a break in between.
The current meetup schedule is:
- Cloud Native April - 15/April/2026 @ Department Bonded Warehouse
- Cloud Native June - 17/June/2026 @ Booking.com Manchester Office
- Cloud Native September - 17/September/2026 @ Booking.com Manchester Office
We currently support speaker submissions via GitHub or email.
We accept speaker proposals via GitHub issues.
Please use this repository to submit a talk proposal by opening an issue.
One of the organisers will then jump in to discuss and arrange a date.
Alternatively, you can submit your talk via email at contact@cloudnativemcr.co.uk and one of the organisers will get back to you.
When doing so, please ensure you include the following details:
* **Title**:
* **Speaker**:
* **Type**: (Presentation 30-45 mins | Lightning Talk 5-10 mins)
* **Level**: (basic | standard | advanced)
* **Tags**: (e.g. kubernetes, devops, live-coding, workshop)
**Description**
*Please provide a short paragraph that describes your proposal*
**Speaker Bio** (optional)
*A short bio of the speaker*
These events would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring the Manchester Chapter, please contact the organisers.
As a CNCF community group, all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers are required to follow the CNCF Code of Conduct. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone. If you experience or witness any unacceptable behaviour, please contact the organisers.
To contact the organisers, please email us at contact@cloudnativemcr.co.uk and one of the organisers will get back to you.