Thursday, October 17, 2024
Dockside Group

Sydney Cloud Native Development Summit 2024

Join us at the Cloud Native Development Summit to explore the future of Kubernetes, microservices, and AI-driven automation. Gain practical insights, tackle real-world DevOps challenges, and stay ahead in the evolving world of cloud technology.

Sydney Cloud Native Development Summit 2024
Sydney Cloud Native Development Summit 2024

Delve into the future of Cloud Native development and explore why technologies like Kubernetes and microservices are becoming essential.

This event is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and insights into the latest advancements in Cloud Native development, including the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance automation, efficiency, and scalability.

Attendees will have the opportunity to identify key trends shaping the future of DevOps and learn how to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

Agenda highlights include:

  • Managing microservices and integrating diverse development tools
  • Optimising CI/CD pipelines
  • Balancing cost, performance, and reliability
  • Real-world case studies of cloud development operations
  • Interactive audience activities that imitate real world situations

This summit is a must-attend for professionals looking to navigate the complexities and integration challenges in modern DevOps environments.

Program Highlights

12+

Speakers

10

Sessions

125+

Cloud Leaders

1

Track

Our Speakers

Rebecca Meli

Rebecca Meli

Chief Technology Officer, Jaybro
Joe Waller

Joe Waller

Chief Technology Officer, Finder
Rajini Carpenter

Rajini Carpenter

Chief Technology Officer, Beforepay
Nicholas Tan

Nicholas Tan

Chief Technology Officer | Monoova
Roberto Calero

Roberto Calero

Cloud Operations Manager, Blackwoods
Harry Rao

Harry Rao

Leader - Engineering, Tik Tok
Gerald Bachlmayr

Gerald Bachlmayr

Principal Cloud Architect, Cuscal
Katherine Squire

Katherine Squire

SVP, Product Engineering
Lawrence Crowther

Lawrence Crowther

Head of Solutions Engineering APJ, Snyk
Peter Lees

Peter Lees

Head of Solution Architecture, SUSE
Cole Cornford

Cole Cornford

Chief Executive Officer, Galah Cyber

Agenda

9:00am
Arrival & Registration
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9:25am
Shifting Gears: Monoova’s Journey to Cloud-Native Technology

Monoova, a leading fintech, transformed its technology stack to enhance performance, security, and compliance, paving the way for innovative payment solutions in Australia.

  • The Imperative for Cloud-Native Transformation: Discuss how Monoova's shift enhances scalability, agility, and leadership in Real-Time payments.
  • Enhancing Security and Compliance: Explore the initiatives taken to strengthen payment platform security through partnerships with providers ensuring robust defense mechanisms against cyber threats
  • Achieving Essential Observability: Highlight how implementing observability solutions from Logz.io has empowered Monoova to monitor and optimise their systems, ensuring seamless transaction processing and system reliability
Nicholas Tan
Chief Technology Officer | Monoova
9:50am
Innovation Keynote: Managing Risk in Cloud Native Applications

This session explores effective strategies for managing and mitigating risks in cloud-native environments, where traditional security models often fall short.

We will cover key areas including container security, orchestrator vulnerabilities, API protection, and the role of automated tools in enforcing security policies. By integrating security into every stage of the development lifecycle, teams can build resilient applications that not only innovate but also protect critical assets and data.

Whether you are adopting cloud-native technologies or looking to strengthen your current setup, this discussion will provide valuable insights to help secure your cloud-native infrastructure effectively.

Lawrence Crowther
Head of Solutions Engineering APJ, Snyk
10:20am
Panel: Harnessing AI in Cloud Native App Development: Pitfalls and Pathways to Success

As AI continues to evolve, its integration into cloud-native app development offers both significant advantages and unique challenges. This panel will explore how to effectively implement AI in cloud-native environments, identify potential pitfalls, and discuss strategies to achieve success

  • Addressing the complexity of integrating AI technologies with cloud-native architectures
  • Strategies for optimising developer workloads and spending time on the good stuff
  • Developing training programs to equip teams with the necessary skills for integrating and managing AI in cloud-native environments
  • Identifying and addressing security risks and ethical issues related to AI in cloud-native development
Rajini Carpenter
Chief Technology Officer, Beforepay
Harry Rao
Leader - Engineering, Tik Tok
10:50am
Morning Tea & Networking
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11:20am
Audience Activity: Avoiding Disaster when Deploying at Scale

In this innovative session, attendees will be faced with a series of scenarios that they may face in their roles. Attendees will discuss the possible courses of action with their peers to consider the ramifications of each option before logging their own course of action.

Results will be tallied and analysed by our session facilitator and results will impact the way the group moves through the activity.

Will we collectively choose the right course of action?

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11:40am
How I solved... Fostered Engineering Excellence and Technical Advocacy

This session will explore how to articulate challenges in software engineering, quantify inefficiencies, and align engineering practices with business goals. Gain valuable insights into measuring and communicating the impact of technical decisions in the language of business, managing technical debt, and optimising the software delivery lifecycle.

Katherine Squire
SVP, Product Engineering
11:55am
How I solved... Observability Challenges

This demonstration session will uncover how an industry leader overcame a common industry challenge. They’ll take you inside their world and show you the process and tools they use to build something brilliant.

Peter Lees
Head of Solution Architecture, SUSE
12:10pm
Keynote: Pioneering Cloud-Native Excellence: Insights from Finder's CTO Joe Waller

Join Joe Waller, Chief Technology Officer at Finder, for an in-depth exploration of Finder's advanced cloud-native strategies. This session will delve into the sophisticated technologies and practices that enable Finder to deliver personalised experiences to millions of users globally.

Gain valuable insights into the technical challenges overcome, innovative solutions implemented, and the future direction of Finder's cloud-native journey. This discussion is tailored for software engineers interested in cutting-edge cloud-native development, scalability, and performance optimisation at scale.

Joe Waller
Chief Technology Officer, Finder
12:40pm
Roundtable Discussions

Choose 1 topic to discuss on the day!

1. Implementing DevSecOps in Agile Cloud-Native Workflows
2. The CI/CD Divide: Why CI is not CD
3. Transitioning to Microservices Architectures
4. Securing Cloud Native Supply Chains
5. Orchestrating Containers Across Cloud Providers
6. Managing Serverless Architectures
7. Implementing DevSecOps at Scale
8. Balancing Cost and Performance in Cloud-Native Development

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1:30pm
Lunch & Networking
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2:20pm
Panel: Balancing Cost, Performance, and Reliability

Join us for a comprehensive discussion on finding the right balance between cost, performance, and reliability in cloud operations.

  • Explore practical approaches to reduce costs without compromising on essential services and performance
  • Discuss methods for optimising cloud performance to ensure efficient and speedy operations
  • Learn about resilience techniques to enhance the reliability and availability of cloud services
Rebecca Meli
Chief Technology Officer, Jaybro
Gerald Bachlmayr
Principal Cloud Architect, Cuscal
Roberto Calero
Cloud Operations Manager, Blackwoods
2:45pm
The Great Debate: Vendor Lock-In - Inevitable or Avoidable?

Join us for a lively and contentious debate on the topic of vendor lock-in, exploring its risks, benefits, and alternative approaches.

  • Examine the potential downsides of relying heavily on a single vendor, including lack of flexibility and increased costs
  • Discuss the advantages, such as streamlined operations, enhanced support, and integration efficiencies
  • Explore strategies to avoid or mitigate vendor lock-in, including multi-cloud solutions and open-source technologies
Cole Cornford
Chief Executive Officer, Galah Cyber
Joe Waller
Chief Technology Officer, Finder
Rebecca Meli
Chief Technology Officer, Jaybro
Peter Lees
Head of Solution Architecture, SUSE
3:15pm
Event Closed
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Who Attends?

Chief Information Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Heads of DevOps

Heads of Engineering

DevSecOps Leaders

IT Directors

DevOps and Software Architects and Engineers

Cloud Architects

Heads of Cloud and IT Infrastructure

Cloud Security Leaders

Application Architects and Engineers

Technical Product Managers

Benefits For Attendees

4.7 / 5

average overall rating from attendees at our events.

94%

of attendees rate our content as “Extremely Relevant”.

100%

of attendees would recommend attending a Clutch Event to a colleague.

Our event sponsors
For sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Danny Perry, danny@weareclutch.com.au

Event Location

Dockside Group

2 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Sydney Cloud Native Development Summit 2024

FAQs

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Get In Touch

Contact our event team for any enquiry

Danny Perry

Director of Sales
For sponsorship opportunities.
danny@weareclutch.com.au

Lili Munar

Director of Client Relations
For guest and attendee enquiries.
lilibeth@weareclutch.com.au

Ben Turner

Director of Conference Production
For speaking opportunities & content enquiries.
ben@weareclutch.com.au

Taylor Stanyon

Director of Operations
For event-related enquiries.
taylor@weareclutch.com.au