State of Open Con 2023 - My Top 5 Sessions

State of the Open Conference (SOOCon) is a prominent event dedicated to the open-source cloud computing community, bringing together experts, developers, and users to share ideas, innovations, and challenges related to the industry. The conference covers a wide array of topics, including OpenStack, Kubernetes, and cloud-native applications, and aims to foster collaboration and growth within the open-source cloud ecosystem. In 2023, SOOCon offered over 100 talks and workshops across six main tracks, along with plenary sessions and un-conferences. Notable sessions included discussions on platform engineering with open-source tools by David Charboneau, creating robust internal developer platforms by Nicki Watt, and implementing a zero-trust security approach by Matt Turner. Additionally, Matt Yonkovit provided insights on community management, and Jimmy Wales emphasized the importance of protecting open technologies for free societies. The conference was a valuable platform for learning and networking, with participants eagerly anticipating SOOCon 2024.