Membership Hub – For Current Members
Welcome to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation! We’re thrilled to have you as a member of our community dedicated to advancing cloud native technologies.
As a valued CNCF member, you gain access to a variety of member programs and benefits, facilitating collaboration and engagement within our community. Below, you’ll discover a wealth of resources carefully curated to help you navigate your CNCF membership journey. This page serves as your compass, guiding you through the opportunities available to you as a member.
Whether your journey with CNCF begins now or started many years ago, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Have a question about your CNCF Membership? Please check out our Membership FAQ!
Hear from a member
Get involved
Learn
We encourage you to learn about CNCF’s structure and guidelines through our Charter and Code of Conduct, as well as our CNCF Overview Deck, as we work to provide a welcoming environment for all.
Engage
Attend any of CNCF’s community and member-only meetings each month. Members are invited to attend our private Marketing Committee meetings. Submit a Member Desk ticket to receive an invitation.
Contribute
Review our Contributor Guide. We welcome both code and non-code contributions, through participation in our working groups, mentorship programs, and project communities.
Amplify
The CNCF Landscape was created to help users navigate the cloud native ecosystem. Add your company to the landscape by opening a Pull Request.
Subscribe
Subscribe to CNCF mailing lists, newsletters, and Slack workspace to stay connected with the CNCF community.
Technical collaboration
- Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) – You’re invited to attend public meetings and subscribe to the TOC mailing list to keep up to date on the latest TOC happenings.
- Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) – CNCF TAGs scale contributions by the CNCF technical and user community, while retaining integrity and increasing quality in support of the CNCF’s mission. Find upcoming TAG meetings on the CNCF Community Calendar.
- CNCF Projects – CNCF provides support, oversight and direction for fast-growing, cloud native projects. If your organization is interested in donating a project to CNCF, you can find more information on GitHub.
- Ambassador Program – If you have a track record of significant and impactful contributions to the cloud native community, we invite you to check out the program responsibilities and requirements and apply for our next round of ambassadors.
- Mentorship – Participate in CNCF’s Mentorship Programs to actively shape the future of cloud native technology. Whether you’re excited to share your expertise or eager to glean insights from others, there’s an exciting opportunity awaiting you!
Marketing programs
- Marketing Committee Meetings – Join the member-only CNCF Marketing Committee meetings each month to learn about upcoming CNCF initiatives, share marketing best practices, and build relationships with peers across the cloud native ecosystem. Submit a Member Help Desk ticket to receive an invitation to the meeting or to subscribe to the marketing mailing list.
- Online Programs – Online Programs include on-demand, livestream, and live webinars. As a CNCF member, your organization has exclusive access to share content.
- Video Spotlight – Video Spotlight is an opportunity for members to film short, compelling videos that showcase how CNCF has provided real-world value, technical impact, and career growth to your organization or to you, personally.
- Blog – Submit vendor-neutral open source content to the CNCF blog.
- CNCF Events – KubeCon + CloudNativeCon plus project events, KCDs, and more.
- Branding – Download a CNCF Membership badge and display it on your website.
Additional opportunities
Training and Certification
Built in partnership with the Linux Foundation, the CNCF training and certification program is the vendor-neutral leading source for demonstrating your competence in cloud native computing.
Kubernetes Certification Programs
Certify your product or company through the Certified Kubernetes Conformance, Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP), or Kubernetes and Cloud Native Training Partner (KCNTP) programs.
Community Groups
Join #TeamCloudNative across the globe at upcoming community meetups and Kubernetes Community Days (KCDs) through Cloud Native Community Groups.
Looking for a full breakdown of membership benefits?
Additional resources
- Have a question about your CNCF Membership? Please check out our Membership FAQ!
- The Membership Participation Guide is designed to help you quickly and effectively make the most of your CNCF membership.
Contact
Should you have any questions throughout your CNCF membership, we encourage you to contact us at:
- info@cncf.io for general CNCF questions
- support@cncf.io for membership-specific questions
- CNCF Mailing Lists for specific project and community topics
- Member Help Desk for general membership support requests
- CNCF GitHub to submit a technical issue in a specific repository