KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe

SIG Scheduling Update: Transition From Pod To Workload Scheduling - Kensei Nakada & Maciej Skoczeń

30:01 · 23 Mar 2026 – 26 Mar 2026 · YouTube

About this talk

This talk discusses the transition from a Pod-centric to a Workload-aware scheduling model in Kubernetes, as presented by Kensei Nakada and Maciej Skoczeń. The speakers explore the significant scheduling enhancements introduced in recent releases and how these advancements align with the broader Workload-Aware Scheduling initiative. They also provide updates on related projects, such as Kueue and the Descheduler, and outline the future agenda for Kubernetes scheduling along with opportunities for community involvement in this evolution.