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ContribFest KubeCon EU 2026

Event: ContribFest: Dive Into cert-manager and Start Contributing!
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 16:15 - 17:30 CET
Location: KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Presenters: Richard Wall & Mladen Rusev (Palo Alto Networks)

Welcome to the cert-manager ContribFest at KubeCon EU 2026! Whether you're joining us in person in Amsterdam or participating remotely, we're excited to help you make your first contribution to cert-manager.

Getting Started

📋 Good First Issues Shortlist — Curated list of beginner-friendly issues across cert-manager projects

🛠️ Setup Guide — Get your development environment ready (local setup recommended)

📅 Session Agenda — What to expect during the 75-minute session

What is ContribFest?

ContribFest is an opportunity to join project maintainers and community contributors to explore good first issues, hunt bugs, discuss improvements, and pair program with maintainers to contribute directly to CNCF projects.

At this year's cert-manager ContribFest, Palo Alto Networks' Richard Wall and Mladen Rusev will be on hand to show users of all experience levels how to get involved with the cert-manager project.

Join the Community

Planning Resources

See you at ContribFest! 🎉