Hands-on Labs

Get your hands dirty with guided workshops led by technical experts

Our hands-on labs provide a structured learning environment where you can apply concepts and techniques under the guidance of experienced practitioners. Each lab is designed to build practical skills that you can immediately apply in your own work.

Registration Required

Hands-on labs have limited capacity and require pre-registration. Add labs to your schedule during the conference registration process or update your existing registration to reserve your spot.

Cloud-Native Architecture Workshop

Cloud-Native Architecture Workshop

3 hours
Max 30 attendees
Difficulty: Intermediate

Get hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions with real-world scenarios. You'll deploy a microservices application using Kubernetes, implement service mesh patterns with Istio, and configure observability tools.

Led by

Michael Zhang, Rebecca Kim

Prerequisites

  • Basic Kubernetes knowledge
  • Containerization concepts

Required Equipment

  • Laptop with Docker installed
  • Terminal with SSH capabilities
AI Model Deployment Pipeline

AI Model Deployment Pipeline

3 hours
Max 25 attendees
Difficulty: Advanced

Learn how to build a robust CI/CD pipeline for machine learning models from development to production. This workshop covers model versioning, automated testing, deployment strategies, and monitoring for ML systems.

Led by

Priya Patel, Marcus Williams

Prerequisites

  • Basic ML knowledge
  • CI/CD experience

Required Equipment

  • Laptop with Python 3.8+
  • Git client
Performance Optimization Masterclass

Performance Optimization Masterclass

2.5 hours
Max 30 attendees
Difficulty: Intermediate

Dive deep into techniques for optimizing system performance at scale. You'll use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks, optimize database queries, improve API response times, and tune application performance.

Led by

Olivia Torres, James Wilson

Prerequisites

  • Profiling concepts
  • Application troubleshooting

Required Equipment

  • Laptop with Node.js and Java installed
Serverless Architecture Design

Serverless Architecture Design

2.5 hours
Max 35 attendees
Difficulty: Intermediate

Design and implement serverless architectures for various use cases. This workshop covers event-driven architecture, function composition, state management, and scalability considerations for serverless applications.

Led by

David Kim

Prerequisites

  • Cloud basics
  • API design knowledge

Required Equipment

  • Laptop with AWS CLI configured
  • Node.js 14+
Advanced Observability Implementation

Advanced Observability Implementation

3 hours
Max 25 attendees
Difficulty: Intermediate

Build comprehensive observability solutions using modern tools and practices. You'll implement distributed tracing, metrics collection, log aggregation, and alerting for complex distributed systems.

Led by

Sarah Chen, Thomas Zhang

Prerequisites

  • Basic monitoring concepts
  • Distributed systems understanding

Required Equipment

  • Laptop with Docker and Docker Compose
Zero Trust Security Implementation

Zero Trust Security Implementation

3 hours
Max 25 attendees
Difficulty: Advanced

Implement zero trust security principles in a modern application environment. This workshop covers identity-aware proxies, service-to-service authentication, authorization policies, and secure access patterns.

Led by

Elena Rodriguez, Raj Patel

Prerequisites

  • Basic security concepts
  • Networking fundamentals

Required Equipment

  • Laptop with Kubernetes client tools
Multi-Region Database Deployment

Multi-Region Database Deployment

2.5 hours
Max 20 attendees
Difficulty: Advanced

Design and implement globally distributed database systems with effective replication, conflict resolution, and performance optimization. Learn strategies for handling latency, consistency, and regional failures.

Led by

James Wilson

Prerequisites

  • Database management experience
  • Distributed systems concepts

Required Equipment

  • Laptop with SSH client
  • Database client tools installed
Infrastructure as Code Workshop

Infrastructure as Code Workshop

3 hours
Max 30 attendees
Difficulty: Intermediate

Master infrastructure as code practices using modern IaC tools. You'll implement reusable, parametrized infrastructure templates, automate deployments, and build testing strategies for infrastructure.

Led by

Alex Johnson, Michael Zhang

Prerequisites

  • Basic cloud knowledge
  • Command line experience

Required Equipment

  • Laptop with Terraform 1.0+ installed
  • AWS or GCP account

Preparing for Hands-on Labs

Before the Conference

  • Install all required software listed in the lab prerequisites
  • Set up any necessary cloud accounts or services
  • Review suggested background materials sent in pre-conference emails
  • Join the CoreCon Discord channel for lab-specific communication

On Lab Day

  • Arrive 15 minutes early to set up and connect to the lab network
  • Bring power adapters and ensure your laptop is fully charged
  • Download lab materials from the conference portal before the session
  • Connect to dedicated CoreCon WiFi networks for labs (details provided on-site)

Lab Environment Access

Most labs will provide temporary access to cloud resources needed for the workshop. You will receive access credentials at the beginning of each session. For labs requiring personal cloud accounts, we recommend setting up free tier accounts in advance.