StoneX x SUSE: Building the Future – Kubernetes Strategy, Design and Application

17:00 - 17:30
Registration & Grab a burger/snack/soft/beer
17:30 – 17:45
Keynote by Neil Laurance (StoneX, Head of Architecture and Strategic Planning)
Don't Miss IaC Day
Don’t miss Neil Laurance, Head of Architecture and Strategic Planning, as he dives into the importance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for building resilient, scalable, and efficient systems.
17:45 – 18:00
Keynote by Gerald Pfeifer (SUSE, CTO – EMEA)
Join Gerald Pfeifer, EMEA CTO of SUSE, as he shares insights into the future of open source and Kubernetes, exploring how innovation and collaboration drive enterprise solutions across industries.
18:00 – 18:30
Panel by Nelson Batsford (SUSE, Cloud Native Specialist)
How SUSE is Securing Kubernetes in the Enterprise
Kubernetes has become the de facto orchestrator for containerised applications, but its flexibility and power come with security challenges. This session delves into securing your Kubernetes deployments across the entire lifecycle. Explore best practices for securing your supply chain—from image building to deployment—and learn how to harden your runtime environment to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
18:30 – 18:50
Panel by Jeff Kolb (StoneX, Head of Development Platform Architecture)
Platform Engineering Tooling and Multi-Cloud Kubernetes Operations with CAPI
Explore how Cluster API (CAPI) and Platform Engineering empower organizations to manage multi-cloud Kubernetes operations efficiently and at scale. With advanced tooling and automation, CAPI streamlines the deployment, scaling, and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters across diverse environments, enhancing agility, operational consistency, and resilience. This approach enables organizations to seamlessly integrate cloud-native and on-premises infrastructure, reducing complexity and driving innovation.
18:50 – 19:10
Break
19:10 – 19:30
Panel by Oleksandr Mogylchenko (StoneX, Technical Architect)
Transforming enterprise compute platform: from VMs to multi cloud Kubernetes
Join Sasha as he reveals StoneX’s journey to Kubernetes, showcasing a multi-platform migration that simplifies development. Learn practical steps to unlock Kubernetes’ full potential.
19:30 – 20:00
Panel by Marcin Sałacki (StoneX, Software Engineer)
Engineers’ Road to Kubernetes: a story of transformation
Discover how StoneX leverages distributed architecture in cloud-native solutions. Marcin shares insights on real-world applications with .NET for efficient, scalable financial tech.
20:00 - 21:00
Networking & Grab a burger/snack/soft/beer
Join us for an exciting event showcasing the future of platforms at StoneX!
Our agenda features insights from:
- Neil Laurence, who will provide a strategic overview of our platform landscape.
- Gerald Pfeifer, who will explore the future of open source and Kubernetes, highlighting how innovation drives enterprise solutions.
- Nelson Batsford, who will delve into securing Kubernetes deployments across the lifecycle, sharing best practices for safeguarding your supply chain and hardening runtime environments.
- Jeff Kolb, who will share an architectural perspective as Chief Architect for platforms.
- Oleksandr Mogylchenko, who will discuss the transformation from VMs to multi-cloud Kubernetes.
- Marcin Sałacki, who will present an engineer's journey through this transformation.
!Snacks and drinks will be served!