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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.