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WHY
CLOUDFEST?

Glad You Asked.

Here’s Why You Should Attend CloudFest…

8,000+

Participants

250+

Speakers

150+

Partners

80+

Countries

You Have to Be at CloudFest
if You Work in the Cloud

Get ready to join the actual decision-makers who shape the future of the internet. 

Industry leaders make big moves at CloudFest: 69% of attendees are C-level or senior management. Whether you’re a global hyperscale platform or an emerging service provider, your path to greater success starts at this event. As an attendee or partner, CloudFest is where you build your brand, form strategic partnerships, and set yourself on the path to greater growth in a one-of-a-kind environment.

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»You get to talk to people you’d normally never get to talk to. You get to engage in a way that is much more personal and much more direct«


benny Vasquez

Chair, Board of Directors, AlmaLinux OS Foundation

Sebastian Noelting

»It was a combination of exhibition and parties every night. This combination is unique, and it’s the reason I love CloudFest«


Sebastian Noelting

CEO, RNT Rausch

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»What a great opportunity to engage with industry in so many different companies all here in one place. It’s a really great event.«


Zane Ball

Corporate Vice President,
Intel

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»CloudFest is breaking the record every year. More and more attendees.«


Jan Löffler

CTO, WebPros

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»In one sentence, I’d say it’s the most powerful and entertaining event in the Cloud industry«


Patrick Hauss

Head of Corporate Development and Strategic Alliances EMEA, CSC

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»It’s not a stuffy conference center—it’s got an atmosphere, it’s got something special about it. I’m really impressed by CloudFest, I really like the event, and I really encourage people to come«


Paul Alexander

Sales Director, Nokia

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»CloudFest is the largest exhibition and conference, so it’s very important because it’s the place where everyone meets—and of course has a good time!«


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VP of Acronis Research, Acronis

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»In the years that I’ve been coming to CloudFest, the thing that surprises me the most is that CloudFestbrings these businesses together, and what I’ve seen is is that it becomes a collaborative space—an opportunity for us as companies, especially in the WordPress space, to work together, to lift everybody up«


Jesse Friedman

Head of WP Cloud, Automattic

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»I would say, exceeded our expectations I think we’ve met some very interesting people, a lot of open feedback, good suggestions. And so, opportunities that we didn’t even expect.«


Oren Todoros

Head of Strategy, Spike

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»We’re meeting very interesting people and very interesting companies, and potential partners—so I’m really happy about CloudFest«


Francesco Bianchi

Growth /Marketer, Cubbit

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»It’s such an exciting and vibrant atmosphere!«


Roland Kunz

EMEA Principal System Engineer, Dell Technologies

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»This is a perfect platform to meet our customers, new partners, and also existing partners.«


Thomas Mitzka

Head of Partner & Portfolio Management, Bechtle Clouds GmbH

WP DAY | Monday, March 17, 2025

Focus on
Open Source

The first day of CloudFest 2025 helps internet infrastructure professionals unlock the full potential of WordPress, the world’s leading CMS.

Internet Industry Leaders Come to CloudFest to:

Form new partnerships to reach your business goals
Be the first to see new technologies as soon as they’re revealed
Take advantage of non-stop networking at a European amusement park
Experience the best parties in the industry
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tl;dr: Register Now for CloudFest!

2025 Theme

The Human Edge

Cloud technology has reached a pivotal moment where computers are surpassing human ability in many tasks. Simply optimizing our tech stack isn’t enough. To thrive in the AI era, we must redefine ourselves as not solely a tech industry, but primarily as a service industry. 

We’ve moved from the age of wanting the right answers to the age of needing the right questions.

So, for 2025, our key theme is Uniting the Nations of Cloud. We’ll explore this concept through subthemes that explore cybersecurity, AI, value-added services, and more.

Meet our Top-Tier Partners from 2024

CloudFest is only possible thanks to our fantastic partners, who love creating memorable experiences as much as we do.

Be sure to connect with these innovators once you get to Europa-Park!

OpenMandriva
Sendmarc
qmware
freename
ScaleUp
IdentityDigital
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zaveit
Renewtech
Okta
Admintools
webuzo
edgewatch
Nokia
Cloudian
icybox
ysb
Canonical
Ynvolve
nexspace
BrushBoxx
Dynadot
EasyDMARC
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halon
bitninja
groundbreaker
storpool
ice warp
leil
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INXYPayments
gigabyte 1
ManageEngine
arista
AnyDesk
StorXNetwork
HostPress
zerovpn
DGC AG
enthus cloud
unikraft
Arcserve
CNR
xFusion
weka
CHARGEBEE
Cubbit
Nutanix
MariaDB
qualys
memorysolution 1
UpCloud
upmind
ASBIS
ThreatLocker
dtm group
KimbrerComputer
Alphacool
Open E 1
dfine
KIOXIA
Palo Alto
epages 2
WDC
pax 8
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PrinterLogicGmbH
rnx
intel 3
AIC Logo
msi
mitac
mogenius
Broadcom
wasabi
ovhcloud
Bytestock
kingston 3
ASUS 3
Monarx
ConsoleConnect
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micron 2
Kaytus
ServerGurus
sectigo 2
vawlt
hpe
ANEXIA
Costana
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TD SYNNEX 1
Mifcom web
automattic
compal
glesys
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Meet 2024’s Speakers

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Paul Mockapetris

Inventor DNS & Chief Scientist

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Dr. Burt Kaliski

Senior Vice President and CTO

Verisign

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Eliot Higgins

Founder

Bellingcat

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Kevin Ohashi

Founder / CEO

Review Signal

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Nii Narku Quaynor

Father of the African Internet

SilberbachFM

Fred-Mario Silberbach

Head of Subdivision Cybercrime – Strategy and Service

BKA

Katee van Horn

Katee Van Horn

Chief People Officer

WebPros

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Peter Groth

Vice President & CTO of Service Provider Segment Development

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Always Keep Growing at CloudFest

Whether you’re a small, large, or hyperscale operation—or even a startup—you’ll find exceptional value in attending CloudFest. Because you don’t just want to grow: you want to grow in the right ways. Our main-stage keynotes and panel discussions will inform and inspire you, and our CloudFest Academy workshop series will help you stay current with the latest tools and techniques in service delivery.

Brand Building

All eyes are on you at CloudFest! With over 8,000 internet infrastructure professionals in attendance, you can take full advantage of an engaged crowd to help establish your reputation within the global marketplace.

Connecting with Decision-Makers

One of CloudFest’s most exceptional features is our ability to put you in front of the Who’s Who of the industry. With a week of events and activities attended by some of the Cloud’s key influencers and purchasers, our festival offers your company many opportunities to make new connections and forge strategic alliances.

Market Intelligence

Thanks to our week-long series of compelling presentations and workshops, coupled with a trade show floor teeming with the latest products and solutions, your ability to gain a keen understanding of the market and its overall dynamics is second to none when you take part in our festival.

Brand Differentiation

Branding is a significant element associated with a businesses’ success, and CloudFest offers the most effective platform to reach this objective. Differentiate yourself from your competitors, promote your company’s message, and maximize your overall marketing efforts during a week-long event dedicated to your success.

Product/Service Showcase

CloudFest is the place to reinforce the role you play as an innovator in the global market. With such a captive audience of attendees, what better venue to debut a new product or service than in front of an engaged crowd of professionals hungry for insights into your company and its offerings?

Face-Time

Getting to across the table from old, new, and potential customers can often prove next to impossible. CloudFest breaks down those barriers by giving you an environment founded on connecting with your target audience: re-establish old relationships and ignite new ones here!

New Partner Connections

Progressive brands understand the doors open to them by working with hyperscalers in this new, converged space—and our large-scale festival is your access point to the full range of companies who are eager to explore these opportunities.

Research

Stay intimately connected to the market by seeing first-hand what new products and services are available and in turn, better understand the revenue streams that new channel partners can potentially fill. Research and surveillance keep your company ahead of the competition.

High-Level Exposure

Hyperscalers join CloudFest at a premium level, and get critical touchpoints to showcase the value their operations offer. An exhibition space, presentation time in our largest forum, a seat at the table during one of our panel discussions, and the ability to conduct a boot-camp deep dive into your operations puts you front and center of a captive and eager audience.

Build Your Brand

Get Cloud-famous by meeting and associating with the most influential decision-makers in the internet infrastructure industry. Make sure your brand is both well-known and taken seriously.

Growth Hacking

Get immediate face-time with the large-scale—and hyperscale—service providers and platforms that can bring you new partners as well as an exponential number of new customers.

Hire Better People

The CloudFest Hackathon attracts some of the most skilled and creative developers, UX experts, and designers working in the Cloud. These specialized professionals can be hard to meet—but it’s easy at CloudFest.

Still, have Questions?

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CloudFest Passes

Only for CloudFest’s core audience of CSPs, hosters, MSPs, corporate IT, web agencies, and WordPress developers.  

The Standard Pass is like general admission at a sports stadium or concert: you get the full access to the CloudFest venue, plus free lunch and coffee breaks; as well as free shuttle service to and from Offenburg.

Benefits

  • Access to the entire CloudFest venue at Europa-Park
  • Invitation to all of the main parties networking events
  • Event bag with CloudFest documentation
  • Participation in Keynote, Breakout, and Masterclass tracks, and Exhibition Hall
  • Catering, including lunch and coffee breaks
  • Free shuttle from Offenburg HBF to Rust and back
Only for CloudFest’s core audience of CSPs, hosters, MSPs, corporate IT, web agencies, and WordPress developers.  

The VIP Pass is like box seats at a sports stadium or concert: you will enjoy all of the features included in the Standard Pass, plus VIP-only perks like private social events and free shuttle service around Europa-Park in high-end cars.

Benefits

  • All benefits from the Standard Pass
  • Chauffeured luxury car service between venues and EP hotels
  • Exclusive high-level networking events
  • Hotel VIP treatment and concierge service (Book your hotel separately
  • Access to VIP Lounge
  • Special lunch restaurant with gourmet catering
This pass is for professionals who sell to CloudFest’s core channel.

The Vendor Pass gives you full access to the venue, as well as discoverability and meeting tools so you can meet your most motivated customers. You also get free lunch and coffee breaks; as well as free shuttle service to and from Offenburg.

Benefits

  • Access to the entire CloudFest venue at Europa-Park
  • Invitation to all of the main parties networking events
  • Event bag with CloudFest documentation
  • Participation in Keynote, Breakout, and Masterclass tracks, and Exhibition Hall
  • Catering, including lunch and coffee breaks
  • Free shuttle from Offenburg HBF to Rust and back
  • The ability to book 1on1 Meeting Tables
  • Badge scanning to create downloadable lead lists with your smartphone
  • Inclusion in a dedicated Vendor Register so attendees can find and connect with the vendors they want to meet
This pass is for professionals who sell to CloudFest’s core channel.

The Vendor VIP Pass is like getting box seats at a sports stadium or concert: you get all the features included in the Vendor Standard Pass, plus VIP-only perks like private social events and free shuttle service around Europa-Park in high-end cars.

Benefits

  • All benefits from the Vendor Pass
  • Chauffeured luxury car service between venues and EP hotels
  • Exclusive high-level networking events
  • Hotel VIP treatment and concierge service (Book your hotel separately)
  • Access to VIP Lounge
  • Special lunch restaurant with gourmet catering

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