Hyderabad, the city of Nawabs, was buzzing on August 5–7, 2025, as KubeCon India 2025 brought together over 4,000 cloud-native and DevOps professionals, featuring 12+ keynotes, 10+ lightning talks, 56+ technical sessions, and 30+ booths. KubeCon India 2025 was more than just a conference; it was a convergence of innovation, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in the cloud-native ecosystem.
Middleware immersed itself in the heart of this transformative event, showcasing our commitment to helping organisations with an AI-powered observability solution.
Building on last year’s experiences in the US, Middleware brought the same energy and commitment to India, further reinforcing our global presence in the cloud-native ecosystem.
Looking Back: From KubeCon USA to India
Last year, Middleware sponsored KubeCon USA 2024 and collaborated with Devtron to host a Happy Hour party, attracting over 200 attendees, including CNCF ambassadors and industry leaders. Inspired by the event’s impact, our team decided to sponsor KubeCon India 2025, reinforcing Middleware’s commitment to innovation and community engagement.
KubeCon Kickoff Round Table: Thought Leadership in Action
On August 5, 2025, Middleware hosted a pre-KubeCon round table in Radisson Hitech City, Hyderabad:
- Objectives: Facilitate a discussion on challenges faced by DevOps experts and AI-operated solutions.
- Attendance: Despite heavy rains, 25 senior industry leaders of top technology companies participated.
- Highlight: The session concluded with a live demonstration of OpsAI, garnering glowing feedback and several requests for follow-up demonstrations.
“It was incredible to witness leaders sharing insights and engaging deeply on the future of DevOps and AI,”
Sam Suthar, Founding Director at Middleware.
Beyond thought leadership sessions, Middleware also engaged attendees directly at our booth, turning conversations into hands-on experiences with our AI-powered observability tools.
Engaging with Attendees at the Booth
Middleware’s booth at Novotel became a hub for interaction:
- Hands-on OpsAI demos.
- Discussion on the challenges faced by the company in Observability.
- Interactive quizzes and Q&A sessions.
- Networking with industry leaders, DevOps professionals, and observability experts.
The booth attracted high engagement, with more than 100 people present at the time of the OpsAI Demo and giveaway. Attendees asked detailed technical questions about OpsAI and its application in real-world DevOps scenarios.
Middleware Developer Advocate Session Highlights
Our session, “Freeze, Investigate, Recover: Unlocking Forensic Container Checkpointing with CRI-U”, led by Neel Shah, offered an insightful look into container checkpointing.
Using CRIU technology, he explored how developers can capture complete container states, perform in-depth investigations, and recover seamlessly, unlocking new possibilities in security, debugging, and incident response.
Alongside the session, we shared engaging activities, showcased live demos, and distributed giveaways, making the experience interactive and memorable for all participants.
Watch the full session highlights here.
These sessions, demos, and activities combined to highlight Middleware’s broader impact, from innovation to community engagement.
Middleware Impact & Takeaways
- Showcasing Innovation: OpsAI demos highlighted the power of AI-driven DevOps.
- Thought Leadership: Hosting a pre-event round table positioned Middleware as a leader in AI, Observability and cloud-native solutions.
- Community Engagement: Interacted with thousands of attendees, building relationships and gaining insights into the future of cloud-native technologies.
A Journey of Innovation and Collaboration
Our KubeCon experience began well before the event. In the days leading up to the conference, our team engaged in spirited discussions with industry leaders, sharing insights and exploring the future of cloud-native technologies. These conversations set the stage for the impactful interactions that would unfold at the conference.
Our impact at the event was rooted in the efforts that began long before KubeCon India, as our team engaged in strategic conversations and collaborations with industry leaders.
Key Takeaways from the Event
KubeCon India 2025 provided invaluable insights into the future of DevOps:
- AI is Transforming DevOps: The integration of AI is enhancing efficiency and resilience in cloud-native environments.
- Observability is Crucial: Real-time insights are essential for proactive issue resolution and system optimization.
- Community Collaboration Drives Innovation: Shared knowledge and experiences accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions.
Join the Middleware Community
KubeCon India 2025 reinforced Middleware’s commitment to innovation, AI-driven DevOps, and community leadership.
- Stay updated on upcoming events and webinars.
- Request a demo of OpsAI to see how AI can optimize your DevOps workflow.
- Join our community to discuss observability and OpsAI in more detail.
Watch the highlights of the event here. See you at the next KubeCon!
Building on the momentum from KubeCon India, Middleware is now gearing up for its next milestone: KubeCon USA 2025, where we will continue to showcase AI-driven DevOps innovation on a global stage.
Gearing Up for KubeCon USA 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Middleware will be heading to KubeCon NA USA 2025 from November 10th to 13th in Atlanta, Georgia, joining the global cloud-native community for this milestone event.
As industry experts and enthusiasts gather to discuss cloud-native innovation and observability trends, our team looks forward to showcasing Middleware’s AI-powered observability solution, which helps organizations drastically cut observability costs, speed up issue resolution, and elevate application performance. For full details, visit KubeCon USA 2025.
