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NEXT with Giant Swarm

Openly converse with peers who also think deeply about Platform Engineering

NEXT is a series of small, invite-only virtual gatherings where experienced practitioners come together to explore what’s working — and what’s not — when it comes to building sustainable platforms.

Each session is designed to create space for thoughtful exchange, shared challenges, and new perspectives. Whether we’re joined by a guest speaker or opening the floor for discussion, the focus is always on what matters most.

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Tobias Bürger

Lead Big Data & AI Platform, BMW

Oliver Schwarz

Director of Research & Development, Testo

Jörg Hellwig

Chief Digital Officer, Lanxess

Operational Excellence

Discover proven strategies for achieving operational excellence through data-driven optimizations in existing environments.

Cloud Innovation

Explore emerging patterns and practices that help you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving cloud native landscape.

Cost Efficiency

Uncover practical strategies to optimize your cloud spend while accelerating delivery and maintaining reliability.

Real-World Knowledge

Hear how your peers tackled complex cloud challenges and came out stronger with battle-tested advice.

Platform engineers, IT leads, and infrastructure pros supporting smart factory or Industry 4.0 efforts. If you're dealing with distributed systems, edge compute, or cloud-native ops in manufacturing, you're in the right place.

Small group. One hour. Virtual. We keep things informal and interactive. Every session includes space for open discussion, and sometimes a short talk to set the stage.

We keep the group small and aim for a mix of roles, company sizes, and viewpoints to keep the conversation interesting and useful.

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