Speakers

Speaker 1
SUSE 
Jain Joseph 
Solutions Architect
Speaker 2
SUSE 
Jeroen van Erp
Technical Advocate, SUSE
Speaker 3
Veeam 
Tim Jeffcoat
Manager, Technical Pre-Sales 
Speaker 3
Portworx
Yvo van Doorn
Director, Solution Architect EMEA
Overview
What does a century-old, subterranean railway have in common with a modern Internal Developer Platform (IDP)? More than you might think.

Before we built digital platforms to streamline software delivery, the Mail Rail was London’s revolutionary solution for automated, high-volume package delivery. It was a physical platform engineered for scale, efficiency, and reliability—the very principles we strive for in the cloud-native world.

Join SUSE and Friends for an exclusive evening where we’ll explore the past and future of platform engineering. This is a unique opportunity to connect with your peers, share challenges, and discuss the technologies and strategies that are shaping our industry.

What to Expect
  • Engaging Discussions: Dive into the topics that matter most, from improving Developer Experience (DevEx) and scaling IDPs to balancing abstraction and control in your platform.
  • Peer Networking: Connect with London’s leading Platform Engineers, Cloud Architects, and SREs in a relaxed, informal setting.
  • A Historic Experience: Enjoy complimentary food and drinks before taking an unforgettable ride on the historic Mail Rail, the original automated delivery network hidden beneath the city.
  • Complimentary Hospitality: All food and drinks for the evening are on us.
Who Should Attend?

This event is crafted for technical leaders and practitioners who are passionate about building the internal platforms that power modern engineering teams. If you’re a:
  • Platform Engineer
  • Cloud Architect
  • Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
  • DevOps Leader
  • Infrastructure Engineer
...then this evening is for you.

Ready to travel from the past to the future of platform engineering?

Spaces are strictly limited to ensure a high-quality experience for all attendees. Register now to secure your place.

Save your seat
  • 17:00 - 17:30 

     

    Doors Open (drinks and food available)
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  • 17:30 - 17:45 

    Introduction & Welcome
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    Jain Joseph 

    Solution Architect, SUSE

  • 17:45 - 18:30

    Platform 9¾: Unlocking the Magic Behind Developer Enablement

    Platform Engineers are often seen as builders and designers of infrastructure, yet their role encompasses far more. This presentation explores the reality of Platform Engineering, highlighting its complexity, challenges, and why these roles are critically important yet scarce. Using relatable analogies, industry statistics, and practical insights, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how Platform Engineers can leverage cloud-native tooling to empower developer autonomy, manage complexity, and ensure security and efficiency within modern enterprises.

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    Jeroen van Erp

    Technical Advocate, SUSE

  • 18:30 - 18:45 

    Break


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  • 18:45 - 19:15

    Flash Talks

    1. The State of Kubernetes Data Resilience: A Perspective on Disaster Recovery - Tim Jeffcoat, Veeam 

    2.  Portworx title tbc - Yvo van Doorn, Portworx

    3.  Theres no "I" in Team but theres an "Us" in SUSE - From Chaos to Control: How SUSE Enables Platform Engineering Success - Jain Joseph, SUSE 

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  • 19:30 

     

    Ride on the Post Office Railway (known as the Mail Rail)
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