Cloud is back: Let's talk what's next & Open Space

DevOps Lisbon is back in 2026!

We're kicking off the new year with our first meetup of 2026 – and what better way than reconnecting with the community at the Aubay Offices!
Join us for an evening exploring one of the hottest debates in tech right now: What's next in Cloud?

🗓️ Date: February 26th, 2026
🕡 Time: 18:30
📍 Venue: Aubay Portugal Offices

📅 Agenda

18:30 - Check-in & networking

19:00 – Opening & Community & Sponsor Intro – DevOps Lisbon & Aubay Portugal
🎤 Talk: "Looks like cloud is back on the menu, folks!" - Why Are We Talking About Hardware Again?
👨‍💻 Alvaro Maia Bisneto – DevOps at Aubay Portugal
👨‍💻 Pedro Moura Pereira – DevOps | Cloud Operations at Aubay Portugal

With hardware prices skyrocketing and availability shrinking, the landscape has shifted. Is cloud really the answer for everyone? When does it make sense, and when doesn't it?
Topics covered:

• The True Cost of Owning Infrastructure Today
• Cloud as a Cost-Avoidance Strategy
• Where DevOps Feels the Cloud Advantage First
• When Cloud Is Not the Right Answer
• Actionable Takeaways

Alvaro and Pedro will explore the current situation to discuss the greater viability of developing prototypes and starting a startup using public cloud resources in today's challenging hardware market.

19:30 – Open Space
After the talk, we'll open the floor for discussion! Share your experiences, challenges, and hot takes on cloud adoption, infrastructure costs, or any DevOps topic on your mind.

20:00 – 🍕 Pizza, Drinks & Networking

Big thanks to Aubay Portugal for hosting us and making this first meetup of 2026 possible!

We can't wait to see you there 👋