Cloud Native Project Monthly (CNPM) October 2023  
October 26, 2023 

In this Edition: 
## A Maintainer’s Guide to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon!
## Promoting KubeCon + CloudNativeCon to Your Communities
## Documentary Film - eBPF: Unlocking the Kernel 
## Security Slam
## Recent Job Loss and Travel Freeze Support
## Fluent Bit V2: New Integrations for OTel, Wasm, Logs to Metrics, and More!
## Upcoming CFP Deadlines


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## 🗺️A Maintainer’s Guide to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon!
There will be some maintainer-focused activities at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon; be sure to check them out:
Architect You Schedule:

Tuesday, November 7
- Navigating Open Source Project Hurdles to Achieve Community Empowerment - Aizhamal Nurmamat and Bob Killen [Link](https://kccncna2023.sched.com/event/1R2ob?iframe=no)

Wednesday, November 8
- The Cloud Native Maturity Model 3.0 - Danielle Cook and Simon Forster [Link](https://kccncna2023.sched.com/event/1R2vy?iframe=no)
- Graduated Project Celebration [Link](https://kccncna2023.sched.com/event/1UTzL?iframe=no)

Thursday, November 9
- Hot Dog! The Technical Oversight Committee is on a Roll! - Duffie Cooley, Heba El Ayoty, Alolita Sharma, Pushkar JogleKar, and Catherine Paganini [Link](https://kccncna2023.sched.com/event/1R4bz?iframe=no)
- Technical Oversight Committee + TAG Chairs Meeting [Link](https://kccncna2023.sched.com/event/1T8tH?iframe=no)
- TAG Meet + Greet [Link](https://kccncna2023.sched.com/event/1S5lo?iframe=no)

We are excited to see many projects taking advantage of your opportunities at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. 
This is a great time to set up cross-project collaborations or learn more about what other projects are focused on. Learn More - [Link](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/program/project-engagement/)

## 🎉 Promoting KubeCon + CloudNativeCon to Your Communities
We can’t wait for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America [link](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/) - it will be here in less than 3 weeks! Spread the word to your fellow cloud native enthusiasts and professionals.
We’re pleased to include this attendee marketing kit [link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_uRzYRrMv-fPiVT1v3OUM8nb6oSAIRyOua4Ahb9knUU/edit) with a few social media posts and graphics to amp up community enthusiasm. Feel free to post to any of your social channels, and thank you for your support! 

## 🎬Documentary Film - eBPF: Unlocking the Kernel
 eBPF: Unlocking the Kernel [OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY TRAILER] - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiB2udSo3AA)
 In 2014, engineers at Plumgrid created eBPF, revolutionizing Linux Kernel technology and SDN network traffic management. 
 This documentary explores eBPF's origins and interviews key stakeholders from Meta, Intel, Isovalent, Google, Red Hat, and Netflix, shedding light on its impact and significance in the Linux ecosystem. 
 Join us for the premiere screening of this game-changing technology’s story at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America on Wednesday, November 8, from 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm. 

## 🔐Security Slam
Join the Security Slam, a 30-day challenge to boost your software supply chain security. Gain access to the Security Slam Library, filled with informative articles and videos. 
Exciting success metrics and awards await at the kickoff webinar. 
Don't forget, it all leads to a hybrid award ceremony where your achievements will shine. Enhance security, connect with the CNCF community, and be part of this unmissable event! 

Learn More Now: [Link](https://community.cncf.io/cloud-native-security-slam/)

## 💼 Recent Job Loss or Travel Freeze Support
JCNCF is offering up to 200 complimentary in-person All Access tickets* to support those affected by recent job loss or travel budget freezes. 
These tickets will be distributed to those in need on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Please email us at events@cncf.io with “Job Loss + Budget Freeze Ticket Offer” as the subject for a special discount code.

*Offer Details:
In-Person All Access ticket (includes CNCF-hosted co-located events)
One request/ticket per person in need
First come, first served up to the 200 ticket limit
Email must include “Job Loss or Budget Freeze Ticket Offer” in the subject line and provide your first and last name, the email address you will use to register, and details surrounding your need.


## 📝Fluent Bit V2: New Integrations for OTel, Wasm, Logs to Metrics, and More!
Fluent Bit is widely adopted for observability and security pipelines, and v2.0 was one of the biggest releases to date! 
Join this 1-hour webinar, where we'll highlight everything you need to know from the latest v2 release.

The webinar includes:
- Full Open Telemetry support. Use a single Fluent Bit agent for all of your Open Telemetry data
- Write custom plugins using Wasm. Write custom plugins to handle unique use cases without waiting for official support.
- The New Logs to Metrics Filters plug-in allows you to automatically scrub log data, extract data, convert it for storage, and deliver it to any endpoint
- New processing capabilities allow you to process as an input, an output, or a filter
- Hot reloads allow you to make configuration changes without restarting Fluent Bit
- Architecture and extended multithreaded support

Register Here: [Link](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316964463640/WN_JsZjSzFxQDqo2tB98pteyQ)

## ✍️Upcoming CFP Deadlines:
Here are the upcoming deadlines for CFPs:
- KCD Los Angeles - November 1 [Link](https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/21x/call-presenters)
- KCD Sao Paulo - November 5 [Link](https://kcd.smapply.io/prog/sp-brazil-cfp/)
- KCD Spain - November 10 [Link](https://kcd.smapply.io/prog/kcd_spain_2023/)
- KCD Oslo - November 13 [Link](https://kcd.smapply.io/prog/kcd_oslo_2024_cfp/)
- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU  - November 26 [Link](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe/program/cfp/#submit-your-talk)


Want to contribute to November's newsletter? 
Drop a note to [Link](projects@cncf.io).
