Ready to explore the forefront of Confidential Computing (CC) at KubeCon Salt Lake City? This guide highlights the key sessions and demos to get the most out of the KubeCon Schedule, from hands-on workshops and insightful talks to live demos at the Confidential Computing Consortium (CCC) booth. Here’s your roadmap to navigating CC at KubeCon:
Must-Attend Confidential Computing Sessions at KubeCon Salt Lake City
1. Confidential Containers 101: A Hands-On Workshop
- When: Wednesday, 14:30 – 16:00
- Where: Level 1, Grand Ballroom G
Presented by: Microsoft
This in-depth workshop by Microsoft provides an introduction to Confidential Containers, with practical insights into container security and data privacy. Participants will learn best practices for deploying applications with Confidential Computing to address privacy and security in multi-tenant environments. Expect hands-on experience that is perfect for practitioners interested in integrating CC into their Kubernetes workloads.
2. From Silicon to Service: Ensuring Confidentiality in Serverless GPU Cloud Functions
- When: Thursday, 11:00 – 11:35
- Where: Level 1, Room 151 G
- Presented by: NVIDIA
Join NVIDIA’s session to discover how Confidential Computing powers secure serverless GPU cloud functions, ideal for supporting AI and machine learning operations with sensitive data. This talk will walk you through securing data from the silicon level up to cloud services, offering insights on GPU-optimized applications that maintain data confidentiality in the cloud. NVIDIA’s approach is essential for anyone interested in GPU-based Confidential Computing and scalable cloud AI functions.
3. Privacy in the Age of Big Compute
- When: Friday, 16:00 – 16:35
- Where: Level 1, Grand Ballroom A
- Presented by: Confidential Computing Consortium
Led by the CCC, this session dives into privacy management across massive compute environments, essential for industries with stringent data protection needs. Attendees will gain a perspective on the evolving landscape of privacy within cloud-native and confidential workloads, from regulatory challenges to innovative privacy solutions. This session is key for those looking to understand how Confidential Computing fits into large-scale compute architectures.
4. Confidential Compute Use Cases Mini Session
- When: Wednesday, 18:00 – 18:30; Thursday, 14:30 – 16:30
- Where: CCC Booth Q25
- Presented by: Red Hat
Red Hat’s mini-session offers a glimpse into real-world applications of Confidential Computing. Using case studies and practical examples, this session will highlight how organizations leverage CC for secure, private compute solutions. Perfect for those curious about real-world implementations, it’s a great chance to see how CC meets industry privacy and compliance needs.
5. Confidential Collaborative AI
- When: Wednesday, 16:00 – 16:30
- Where: CCC Booth Q25
- Presented by: Ultraviolet
This session explores how Confidential Computing enables secure, collaborative AI model sharing while safeguarding sensitive data. Ultraviolet will discuss how CC facilitates multi-organization AI collaboration without sacrificing data privacy. Attendees interested in secure, cross-partner AI projects will gain insight into CC’s applications in collaborative ML environments.
6. Protecting LLMs with Confidential Computing
- When: Thursday, 16:30 – 17:00
- Where: CCC Booth Q25
- Presented by: Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet’s talk addresses the growing need for securing large language models (LLMs) with Confidential Computing. As LLMs handle more sensitive data, securing these models from unauthorized access becomes crucial. This session is ideal for those working with AI models in regulated industries, providing strategies to ensure data protection without compromising model functionality.
CCC Booth Q25: Live Demos and Networking Opportunities
Stop by the Confidential Computing Consortium Booth Q25 for demos, mini-sessions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Here are some key events:
Remote Attestation with Veraison: Live Demo
- When: Wednesday and Thursday, 10:45 – 12:45
- Presented by: Linaro
This live demo from Linaro showcases Veraison’s remote attestation capabilities, an essential process for verifying workload integrity within Confidential Computing environments. Attendees will witness how Veraison’s open-source solution enhances trust in CC workloads, making this a must-see demo for anyone focused on workload security.
Don’t Miss: CCC Power User Bingo Card
Get your CCC Power User Bingo Card at the CCC booth and complete activities as you participate in sessions and demos. Play along during KubeCrawl and become a CC expert when securing data in use through Confidential Computing!
