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+title: "Gardener at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024"
+linkTitle: "Gardener at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024"
+newsSubtitle: Oct 24, 2024
+publishdate: 2024-10-24
+authors:
+- name: Tim Usner
+  email: tim.usner@sap.com
+  avatar: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/40451181
+aliases: ["/blog/2024/10/24/01"]
+---
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+# Gardener at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024
+
+[KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/) is just around the corner, taking place this year amidst the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah.
+
+This year, we're thrilled to announce that the [Gardener open-source project](https://gardener.cloud/) will have its own booth at the event.
+If you’re passionate about multi-cloud Kubernetes clusters, optimizing for low TCO, built with enterprise-grade features, then Gardener should be on your must-visit list at KubeCon.
+
+## Why You Should Visit the Gardener Booth
+
+The Gardener team will be presenting several features and enhancements that demonstrate the project’s continuous progress. Here are some highlights you'll be able to experience first-hand:
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+**Extensible and Automated Kubernetes Cluster Management:** Learn how Gardener simplifies and automates Kubernetes cluster management across various infrastructures, allowing for consistent and reliable deployments.
+
+**Hosted Control Planes with Enhanced Security:** Get insights into Gardener’s security features for hosted control planes. Discover how Gardener ensures robust isolation, scalability, and performance while keeping security at the forefront.
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+**Multi-Cloud Strategy:** Gardener has been built with multi-cloud in mind. Whether you're deploying clusters across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or on-prem, Gardener has the flexibility to manage them all seamlessly.
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+**etcd Cluster Operator:** Explore our advancements with our in-house operator [etcd-druid](https://github.com/gardener/etcd-druid), a key component responsible for managing etcd instances of Gardener's hosted control planes, ensuring the stability and performance of Kubernetes clusters.
+
+**Latest Project Developments and Roadmap:** Stay ahead of the curve by getting a sneak peek at the latest updates, ongoing enhancements, and future plans for Gardener.
+
+**Software Lifecycle Management with Open Component Model (OCM):** Learn how [OCM](https://ocm.software/) supports compliant and secure software lifecycle management, and how it can help streamline processes across various projects and environments.
+
+## Meet the Gardener Team
+
+One of the best parts of KubeCon is the opportunity to meet the community behind the projects. At the Gardener booth, you'll have the chance to connect directly with the maintainers who are driving innovation in Kubernetes cluster management. Whether you're new to the project or already using Gardener in production, our team will be there to answer questions, provide demos, and discuss best practices.
+
+## See You in Salt Lake City!
+
+Don’t miss the chance to explore how Gardener can streamline your Kubernetes management operations. Visit us at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024. Our booth will be located at __R39__. We look forward to seeing you there!