IBM Kubecost
at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon
November 10-13, 2025 |
Atlanta, GA
IBM Kubecost: Monitor and reduce Kubernetes spend
IBM Kubecost is proud to be a platinum sponsor of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025.
Unnecessary Kubernetes waste drives up costs and creates billing surprises. Kubecost helps you take control of these costs by delivering real-time visibility and optimization insights.
As a part of the IBM FinOps suite, Kubecost is purpose-built for teams running Kubernetes and is tightly integrated with the open-source cloud native ecosystem. Eliminate cost surprises, maintain performance, and make informed decisions with confidence across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid Kubernetes environments.
Key benefits
Install in 5 minutes or less
Unlock real-time Kubernetes cost visibility
Surface automated savings recommendations
Cut Kubernetes costs by up to 50%
Align engineering and finance on shared cost data
Visit the IBM Kubecost Booth
November 11-13 |
Solutions Showcase | Booth 800
Stop by our booth (#800) during the Solutions Showcase open hours to engage with our experts and experience Kubernetes deep dives, product demos, thought leadership, and more. Don’t forget to pick up your IBM Kubecost-branded swag! In-Booth Demo Sessions
Join us for daily in-booth demo sessions featuring technical deep dives and expert insights into Kubernetes cost optimization.
12:45pm – 1:00pm – Unified Cost Visibility with Kubecost + Cloudability
3:45pm – 4:00pm – Smarter Kubernetes Right-Sizing
12:30pm – 12:45pm – Driving FinOps with Kubecost + Cloudability
3:15pm – 3:30pm – Turn Kubernetes Cost Data into Action
12:30pm – 12:45pm – Inside the New Kubecost Architecture
Visit the OpenCost Kiosk
November 11 | 10:45am - 3:00 pm |
Project Pavilion | Kiosk 16A
Don’t miss the OpenCost kiosk (#16A) in the Project Pavilion. Connect with project ambassadors, learn what’s new, and find out how to get involved in the community. 
Southern Delight Networking Reception
Step into an unforgettable evening at RT60 Rooftop Bar, ranked among the top 5 rooftops in Atlanta, where Southern charm meets skyline sophistication. This vibrant venue offers a dynamic mix of indoor and outdoor spaces—perfect for a DJ and a lively evening under the stars.
Join us for the Southern Delight Networking Event, an exclusive gathering designed to foster meaningful connections among Kubernetes professionals and industry leaders. Enjoy elevated Southern cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and panoramic rooftop views that set the stage for insightful conversations and relaxed networking.
Live music will elevate the atmosphere, creating a warm and inviting vibe as you connect with peers. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this memorable night. Reserve your spot and elevate your evening with IBM Kubecost.
Date: November 10th, 2025
Location:
RT60 Rooftop Bar at the REVERB by Hard Rock
89 Centennial Olympic Park Dr
Atlanta, GA 30313
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Limited space available. RSVP required. All registrations are subject to review and based on availability.
2025 Sessions
Learn Kubernetes Best Practices with OpenCost
November 10 | 2:53pm - 2:58pm | Project Lightning Talk
OpenCost is an incubated project that gives you granular insights into costs that can be incurred by your Kubernetes usage. More importantly, whether you’re new or seasoned with Kubernetes, it will lead you to best practices in general not just for cost savings, but also for performance and scale. This talk will give an overview of the OpenCost project, what types of best practices you’ll learn, and how to get started.
Apptio, an IBM Company
Right-Sizing Kubernetes: Gain Performance and Efficiency in OpenShift and Beyond
November 12 | 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Demo Theater
As Kubernetes workloads scale across platforms like OpenShift, EKS, GKE, and AKS, right-sizing becomes essential to balance performance and efficiency. In this session, we’ll explore how the latest Kubecost capabilities help engineering and platform teams make smarter right-sizing decisions with enhanced usage visualizations, GPU-aware recommendations, and automated container-level controls. We’ll also touch on architectural upgrades that improve responsiveness and scalability. You’ll walk away with real-world strategies to cut waste, plan resources more effectively, and improve performance across cloud-native environments.
Apptio, an IBM Company
What Kubecost Can Do For You
Cost allocation
View allocated Kubernetes spend with flexible, accurate breakdowns for showbacks, chargebacks, and cloud bill reconciliation.
Unified cost monitoring
Monitor in-cluster and cloud service spend in one view with full billing integration for OpenShift, EKS, GKE, and AKS.
Optimization insights
Get automated, privacy-safe savings recommendations based on your actual usage—cut costs by up to 50% without impacting performance.
Alerts and governance
Stay on budget and improve reliability with real-time alerts, availability tiers, and reports that surface issues as they happen.