CNCG Graz Meetup, May 2025

CNCG Graz Meetup @ ACL – May 15
📍 ACL advanced commerce labs GmbH
Neutorgasse 57 / Top 7, 5th Floor, 8010 Graz
🕠 Starts at 5:30 PM

5:30 – 5:40 PM | 👋 Welcome by the Hosts
We’ll kick off the evening with a warm welcome and a quick overview of what’s ahead. Come meet the community, settle in, and get ready for a fun and insightful night! 🤗

5:40 – 5:55 PM | 🙌 Meet Our Sponsor: ACL
Get to know ACL (Advanced Commerce Labs GmbH) — our generous host and sponsor for the evening. Learn who they are, what they do, and why they support the cloud-native community.

5:55 – 6:05 PM | 🌐 Cloud Native News Flash
Stay up to date with the latest from the cloud-native ecosystem! We’ll bring you the most important updates — from Kubernetes to ecosystem trends — all in just 10 minutes.

6:05 – 6:30 PM | 🎤 Talk by Kevin Schmid (PDi Digital GmbH): Running IoT at Scale – Lessons from Our Cloud Journey
In this talk, you’ll hear the story of PDi Digital’s evolution - from running a single VM for one customer to managing multiple Kubernetes clusters overseeing over half a million IoT devices worldwide. We’ll share how our small team keeps up with the growing demands of modern software development, how we tackled both legacy and cutting-edge challenges, and which tools and services help us stay resilient and efficient.

6:40 – 7:00 PM | 🤓 Nerd Quiz
Ready to test your cloud-native knowledge? Join our fast-paced quiz for a chance to win cool swag sponsored by ACL! 🏆🎁 Whether you're an expert or just curious, it’s all about learning and having fun.

7:00 PM – Open End | 🍻 Networking & Socializing
Wrap up the evening with drinks, snacks, and great conversations — all sponsored by ACL. Connect with like-minded folks, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming setting.