Live at KubeCon 2026: OpenShift, AI & platform engineering explained

from Cloud Native Chronicles Hosted by Johan van Amersfoort and Sander Harrewijnen

Recorded live at KubeCon 2026 , Johan van Amersfoort (Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ) sits down with Stuart Miniman (Senior Director of Market Insights, Hybrid Platforms at Red Hat) to explore what’s new in OpenShift and how the platform continues to evolve with AI, platform engineering, and enterprise demands. How does OpenShift keep pace with a rapidly changing Cloud Native ecosystem? And what does it take to turn increasing complexity into something scalable, secure, and usable for every type of engineer? From AI workloads and GPU optimization to platform engineering, security, and simplified operations, this episode provides a clear view on how OpenShift is adapting to the next wave of innovation.In this episode they discuss: How OpenShift evolved beyond Kubernetes into a full application platform The role of AI, GPU optimization, and projects like vLLM and LLMD Simplifying Kubernetes operations for different types of users The rise of platform engineering and developer experience How OpenShift supports DevOps, ClickOps, and AI-assisted workflows Security and Zero Trust as a foundation for modern platforms Key trends from KubeCon, including AI and digital sovereignty 👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native

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