Keynote: The Cloud Native Feedback Loop... Karena Angell, Katie Gamanji, Chad Beaudin & Ahmed Bebars

This keynote explores the dynamics of the Cloud Native Feedback Loop, focusing on how end users and developers propel CNCF projects forward. Speakers from prominent organizations discuss the transformation of reference architectures into production platforms, emphasizing the importance of evolution and trust in cloud native computing. They delve into the perspectives of development and adoption, illustrating how real-world production requirements inform project lifecycle decisions within the CNCF ecosystem. Additionally, the presentation highlights the role of data and tools like LFX and LF Insights in guiding platform strategies and project stewardship through metrics on contributor health and adoption signals.