Operating the Future of the Internet
CloudFest Americas is where the people running the Internet come to figure out what comes next.
The conversations are grounded in reality, from how to scale infrastructure for AI workloads to how independent platforms compete in a hyperscaler world, and how operators manage complexity while continuing to grow. Because the future of the Internet isn’t decided in theory. It’s shaped by the people who build and run it.
For the first time in its history, CloudFest Americas will run alongside NamesCon as one connected experience.
CloudFest and NamesCon each focus on a different layer of the Internet, but they are part of the same story. CloudFest is about how the Internet is built and operated, while NamesCon is about how it is identified, owned, and trusted. Those layers are no longer separable. Both brands will still feature dedicated content, themes, and speakers, but the experience itself will be far more connected. Rather than separating audiences, the event is designed to bring these communities together through shared stages, crossover conversations, and a more unified experience.
Core Themes…
Across CloudFest Americas, a few clear themes run through the program. Scale is front and center, as infrastructure is being pushed harder than ever by AI workloads, new applications, and global demand, forcing operators to expand without losing efficiency or control.
Operational complexity is equally critical, with automation, orchestration, and platform design forming the foundation that makes growth at scale possible. At the same time, security and trust are increasingly defining how platforms compete as risks grow alongside centralization.
Underlying all of this is business reality. Margins, consolidation, partnerships, and distribution channels are shaping how infrastructure companies grow and where they find advantage.
the World of Alternative Cloud.
The cloud market today is largely controlled by three major players, claiming about 70% of the market share. But what about the remaining 30%? That’s the Alternative Cloud. Valued at an estimated US$164 billion today, the alternative cloud is forecasted to reach US$300-350 billion over the next five years.
This Market is Thriving…
This sector is flourishing, filled with innovation, and expanding rapidly. It’s driven by a unique ecosystem that powers open-source projects critical to keeping the Internet alive. What fuels this growth? The alternative buyer: customers who choose a different path, aligning with cloud providers that are smaller than the hyperscalers but equally formidable.
When cloud service providers select their infrastructure partners, they focus on:
- Innovation and Flexibility
- Ecosystem and Partnerships
- Performance and Support
- Security and Compliance
As end users seek alternative cloud solutions, cloud service providers are seeking the right partnerships to help them communicate and deliver their true value.
CloudFest Americas is where you’ll discover the vibrant world of today’s alternative cloud: its providers, innovators, and initiatives that match your business goals, values, and vision for tomorrow’s internet. Set in the vibrant, innovative city of Miami, we’re tapping into the region’s culture of adventure and customer focus. We invite you to join us from wherever you call home to meet with the alternative cloud’s leading providers and leaders, all in one place.
You’re invited to the ultimate alternative internet infrastructure festival…are you ready to maximize your alternative cloud?
What happened in 2025
We’re coming back to Miami to pick up from where we left off. A whole lot of collaboration, connection and fun in the South Florida sun!
Don’t miss out! Be part of our 2026 event!