Thursday, 18 September

CloudStack European User Group - The Open-Source Cloud Day

The Open-source Cloud Day and Autumn Edition of the CloudStack European User Group 2025, taking place in the City of London.

By Apache CloudStack Community

Date and time

Location

Events @ No 6

6 Alie Street London E1 8QT United Kingdom

About this event

Event lasts 7 hours

Welcome to the CloudStack European User Group 2025 - The Open-source Cloud Day in London, UK!

The CloudStack European User Group is a 1-day get-together for the European CloudStack community, open-source cloud builders and people interested in open-source cloud technology. This User Group will be sponsored by ShapeBlue and StorPool.

This event marks the second CloudStack European User Group of the year, and is set to take place in the Events @ No.6 Venue in the City of London.

View the event location 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mr26j2s5

This event is designed for cloud architects, developers, operators, and IT leaders who are passionate about open-source technology and building flexible, reliable cloud infrastructure.

Top Reasons to Attend the CloudStack European User Group

Break Free from Vendor Lock-In

Learn how open-source cloud infrastructure like Apache CloudStack gives you full control—no licensing traps, no platform dependency, no surprises.

Real-World Tech, Not Just Talk

Hear from engineers, architects, and operators running CloudStack in production. Get insights you won’t find in docs—failures, fixes, optimizations, and battle-tested architectures.

Hands-On Community Access

Meet core project contributors, decision-makers, and community leaders. Share your voice, ask tough questions, and influence the future of the project.

Future-Proof Your Cloud Strategy

Discover how organizations across Europe are using CloudStack to build secure, scalable, and cost-efficient clouds—without relying on proprietary ecosystems.

Grow Your Network

Join a high-quality group of like-minded open-source enthusiasts, cloud builders, and technologists. Collaborate, recruit, or just exchange stories over coffee.

Frequently asked questions

What is Apache CloudStack?

Apache CloudStack™ is an open-source software system designed to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines, as a highly available, highly scalable Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing platform.

Who uses Apache CloudStack?

Global Service Providers & Telcos, Large Enterprises & Fortune 500 Companies Cloud Service Integrators & MSPs, Public Cloud Providers

Do I need to be a current CloudStack user to join?

Not at all. Whether you're a long-time user or just exploring open-source alternatives to proprietary cloud platforms, you're welcome to attend and learn.

I’m not familiar with Apache CloudStack — is this event still for me?

Yes! Whether you're exploring open-source cloud options or just curious about how CloudStack works, this event is a great way to learn from real-world users and get hands-on insights into how it compares with traditional cloud platforms.

Will there be opportunities to network?

Yes! The event includes dedicated time to meet fellow attendees, project contributors, and community leaders.

What will be covered during the event?

Expect technical sessions, real-world use cases, community discussions, and updates on the Apache CloudStack project—from contributors, integrators, and operators.

Is there a risk in using open-source cloud platforms?

On the contrary—open-source gives you freedom, control, and long-term stability without depending on a single vendor. CloudStack has a decade-long track record and is backed by a strong global community and commercial support options.

Organised by

Apache CloudStack Community

Apache CloudStack is open-source software designed to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines, as a highly available, highly scalable Infrastructure as a Service (laaS) cloud computing platform. CloudStack is used by a number of service providers to offer public cloud services, and by many companies to provide an on-premises (private) cloud offering, or as part of a hybrid cloud solution.

The Apache CloudStack Community is organizing a number of events around the world, to help community members collaborate and meet.

FreeSep 18 · 10:00 GMT+1