The author reflects on nearly a decade of managing field events and user conferences, expressing a longing for in-person interactions, which have shifted to virtual formats due to ongoing circumstances. Pulumi, recognizing the fatigue associated with prolonged virtual events, has opted for a concise 2-hour keynote session titled PulumiUP, scheduled for April 20th, focusing on best practices and real-life applications in modern cloud engineering. The event will feature insights from industry leaders such as Joe Duffy of Pulumi, Adrian Cockcroft of Amazon, and others, offering perspectives on building cloud applications and reducing costs while empowering developers. The event aims to engage both seasoned cloud engineers and newcomers, anticipating a return to in-person gatherings in the future. Pulumi encourages interested individuals to register for the keynote and additional workshops taking place in April and May.