The PyTorch team has issued a reminder to potential speakers and attendees that the call for proposals for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon + OpenInfra Summit + PyTorch Conference China 2026 is approaching its deadline. According to the event details, the conference will take place in Shanghai on September 8-9, 2026, bringing together major open-source communities including Kubernetes, OpenStack, and PyTorch.
Submission deadline and key dates
Organizers said proposals must be submitted by May 3, 2026, at 23:59 CST. Acceptance notifications are scheduled to be sent on June 15, and the full conference agenda is expected to be released on June 17. For developers, researchers, and infrastructure teams planning to present their work, the reminder signals that the submission window is entering its final stage.
Four proposal formats available
The event is accepting four submission types: Session Presentation, Panel Discussion, Lightning Talk, and Tutorial. Under the stated rules, each speaker may be involved in up to three proposals, while additional limits apply across panel and non-panel sessions. Prospective contributors will need to review these requirements carefully before submitting.
Focus on AI and cloud-native infrastructure
Suggested topic areas include AI/ML, AI Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, and Security. That lineup points to a strong emphasis on the intersection of cloud-native systems and artificial intelligence infrastructure, with likely attention on open-source tooling, platform operations, and security practices. The organizer also noted that early-bird registration discounts remain available until May 6.
Overall, the Shanghai event is positioned as a major gathering for open-source and infrastructure communities, while also highlighting PyTorch’s role in the broader AI development ecosystem. For professionals tracking open-source software, AI infrastructure, and enterprise technology deployment, the conference is shaping up to be a notable 2026 industry event.