

Platform Nation with Port
Join us for Platform Nation, an evening dedicated to the future of platform engineering and the community driving it. Hosted by Port, this gathering brings together leading voices from across the industry, including speakers from GitHub and Fidelity - both companies at the tip of the spear when it comes to DevOps and developer experience.
Expect inspiring talks, fresh insights, drinks, pizza, and one of London's finest pubs to round off the night. Whether you’re already deep into platform engineering or just starting your journey, you are welcome at Platform Nation - you’ll leave with new ideas, connections, and stories from peers at the forefront of the field.
18:00 - 18:30 | Welcome drinks & networking
18:30 - 19:00 | Platform Engineering at GitHub
🎤 Kevin Puventhiranathan, Senior Software Engineer, GitHub
19:00 - 19:30 | Taming the Beast: How Platform Engineering Brings Order to Agentic Chaos
🎤 Sébastien Blanc, Developer Relations Engineer, Port
19:30 - 20:00 | Break & refreshments
20:00 - 20:30 | The conservation of cognitive load
🎤 Rachael Wonnacott, Associate Director Platform Engineering, Fidelity International
20:30 - 21:00 | Pizza, drinks & community hangout21:00 | Optional informal pub (Old King's Head) nearby 🍻