Kubernetes Ecosystem, KubeCon, Webinar, and Community Involvement

Is Kubernetes helping your team? [Share your story](https://docs.google.com/a/google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuI7Ye3VQHQTwBASrgkjQDSS5TP0g3AXfFhwSM9YpHgxRKFA/viewform) with the community.  ## Ecosystem updates Announced on November 13, the [Certified Kubernetes Conformance Program](https://www.cncf.io/announcement/2017/11/13/cloud-native-computing-foundation-launches-certified-kubernetes-program-32-conformant-distributions-platforms/) ensures that Certified Kubernetes™ products deliver consistency and portability. Thirty-two Certified Kubernetes Distributions and Platforms are [now available](https://kubernetes.io/partners/#dist). Development of the certification program involved close collaboration between CNCF and the rest of the Kubernetes community, especially the Testing and Architecture Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The Kubernetes Architecture SIG is the final arbiter of the definition of API conformance for the program. The program also includes strong guarantees that commercial providers of Kubernetes will continue to release new versions to ensure that customers can take advantage of the rapid pace of ongoing development. CNCF also offers [online training](https://www.cncf.io/certification/training/) that teaches the skills needed to create and configure a real-world Kubernetes cluster. ## KubeCon For recorded sessions from the largest Kubernetes gathering, [KubeCon + CloudNativeCon](http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/cloudnativecon-and-kubecon-north-america) in Austin from December 6-8, 2017, visit [YouTube/CNCF](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqbFHwN-nwalWPjPUKpvTA). The premiere Kubernetes event will be back May 2-4, 2018 in Copenhagen and will feature technical sessions, case studies, developer deep dives, salons and more! [CFP](http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/kubecon-and-cloudnativecon-europe/program/cfpguide) closes January 12, 2018.  ## Webinar Join members of the Kubernetes 1.9 release team on **January 9th from 10am-11am PT** to learn about the major features in this release as they demo some of the highlights in the areas of Windows and Docker support, storage, admission control, and the workloads API. [~Register here~](https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oVjQMwyzQFOmWsfVzDsa2A). ## Get involved: The simplest way to get involved with Kubernetes is by joining one of the many [Special Interest Groups](https://github.com/kubernetes/community/blob/master/sig-list.md) (SIGs) that align with your interests. Have something you’d like to broadcast to the Kubernetes community? Share your voice at our weekly [community meeting](https://github.com/kubernetes/community/blob/master/communication.md#weekly-meeting), and through the channels below. Thank you for your continued feedback and support. - Post questions (or answer questions) on [Stack Overflow](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/kubernetes) - Join the community portal for advocates on [K8sPort](http://k8sport.org/) - Follow us on Twitter [@Kubernetesio](https://twitter.com/kubernetesio) for latest updates - Chat with the community on [Slack](http://slack.k8s.io/) - Share your Kubernetes [story](https://docs.google.com/a/linuxfoundation.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuI7Ye3VQHQTwBASrgkjQDSS5TP0g3AXfFhwSM9YpHgxRKFA/viewform).

The Certified Kubernetes Conformance Program ensures product consistency. CNCF offers online training for Kubernetes. KubeCon + CloudNativeCon sessions are on YouTube, with the next event in Copenhagen. A webinar on Kubernetes 1.9 features is scheduled. Users can get involved through Special Interest Groups, community meetings, Stack Overflow, K8sPort, Twitter, Slack, and sharing their Kubernetes stories.