Join OpenFeature at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025!

November 7, 2025 · 4 min read

Software Engineer at Dynatrace, OpenFeature maintainer

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 is just around the corner! Hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, from November 10-13, this year’s event is packed with exciting sessions and discussions. Again among the highlights is the OpenFeature Summit, a co-located event dedicated to feature flagging and progressive delivery.

OpenFeature Summit Agenda

📅 Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
📍 Location: Building B | Level 2 | B213-214

Doctor Flag: Into the Kubernetes Featureverse with k0rdent and OpenFeature

Prithvi Raj (Mirantis)
Time: 1:35 PM EST

Discover how Kubernetes and OpenFeature can work together to create powerful feature flagging solutions. Learn about the integration of k0rdent with OpenFeature to simplify feature flagging in Kubernetes environments.

AI Ships Fast and Breaks Things — Feature Flags Keep It Controlled

Jonathan Norris (DevCycle)
Time: 2:10 PM EST

Explore how feature flags can help manage the risks of deploying AI-driven changes at scale. Jonathan will share insights on using feature flags to enable faster iterations and controlled rollouts.

Feature Flag-Driven Development… in Reverse

Robert Erez (Octopus Deploy)
Time: 2:45 PM EST

Robert Erez will explore the concept of "reverse engineering" feature flag-driven development and provide a unique perspective on improving software delivery pipelines.

From “What Broke?” To “What Changed?”: Unlocking Feature Flag Observability

Parth Suthar (DevCycle) & Michael Beemer (Dynatrace)
Time: 3:25 PM EST

Learn how feature flags can enhance observability, helping teams quickly identify and address issues in their applications. Parth and Michael will share practical examples of integrating feature flag observability into your workflows.

Blueprint for Building Programmable CI Pipelines Using OpenFeature

Gaurav Saxena
Time: 4:00 PM EST

Gaurav Saxena will share a detailed blueprint for creating programmable CI pipelines using OpenFeature, showcasing how to streamline development workflows and improve efficiency.

Skip the Deployment Queue: Automated Rollouts and Rollbacks Using OpenFeature

Ekansh Gupta (SigNoz) & Shivay Lamba (Couchbase)
Time: 4:35 PM EST

Ekansh Gupta and Shivay Lamba will discuss strategies for automating rollouts and rollbacks with OpenFeature, enabling teams to deploy more confidently and effectively.

Lightning Talk: No More If-Else Soup: Scalable Feature Flag Architecture With Design Patterns

Gaurika Poplai (Microsoft)
Time: 5:05 PM EST

Gaurika Poplai will deliver an engaging lightning talk on how to design scalable feature flag architectures using proven design patterns.

Key Feature Flag Talks at KubeCon

In addition to the OpenFeature Summit, don’t miss these exciting feature flag-focused sessions during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon:

Feature Flags Suck! - The Problems With Feature Flagging and How To Avoid Them

Speaker: Pete Hodgson (PH1)
Time: Thursday, November 13, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Location: Building B | Level 5 | Thomas Murphy Ballroom 2-3

Pete Hodgson will dive into the common pitfalls of feature flagging and how to avoid them. Learn how to manage feature flags effectively and leverage CNCF's OpenFeature project to streamline your workflows.

Feature Flag Driven Development: Seamlessly Integrate Feature Flags Into Your SDLC

Speakers: Kris Coleman (TestifySec) & Michael Beemer (Dynatrace)
Time: Thursday, November 13, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM EST
Location: Building B | Level 4 | B406b-407

Kris Coleman and Michael Beemer will introduce Feature Flag Driven Development (FFDD), a groundbreaking workflow that integrates feature flag management into the SDLC. Their demo will showcase how FFDD leverages CNCF's OpenFeature spec and tools like the OpenFeature CLI to enable type-safe, GitOps-driven flag promotion.

OpenFeature Summit Agenda​

Doctor Flag: Into the Kubernetes Featureverse with k0rdent and OpenFeature​

AI Ships Fast and Breaks Things — Feature Flags Keep It Controlled​

Feature Flag-Driven Development… in Reverse​

From “What Broke?” To “What Changed?”: Unlocking Feature Flag Observability​

Blueprint for Building Programmable CI Pipelines Using OpenFeature​

Skip the Deployment Queue: Automated Rollouts and Rollbacks Using OpenFeature​

Lightning Talk: No More If-Else Soup: Scalable Feature Flag Architecture With Design Patterns​

Key Feature Flag Talks at KubeCon​

Feature Flags Suck! - The Problems With Feature Flagging and How To Avoid Them​

Feature Flag Driven Development: Seamlessly Integrate Feature Flags Into Your SDLC​