KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 in Amsterdam highlighted the evolution of cloud native practices, particularly in platform engineering…

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A recap of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026 in Amsterdam focusing on the human and social dimensions of platform engineering. Key sessions covered how diverse perspectives improve platform design decisions around abstraction boundaries, self-service workflows, API design, and onboarding. The Merge Forward panel examined how inclusion and belonging affect developer experience, platform adoption, and team retention. A first-ever neurodiversity session at the Community Hub provided practical tools for supporting neurodivergent contributors in tech. The overarching theme: sustainable platform engineering requires integrating empathy, accessibility, and diverse viewpoints alongside technical expertise.

Rethinking platform engineering through diverse perspectives at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU Amsterdam

Platform engineering beyond tools and infrastructure

Designing for belonging: Merge Forward panel

Neurodiversity Community Hub: Making invisible experiences visible

Connecting technical and human perspectives