Kick off Cloud Week with an in-depth exploration of building a strong cloud foundation, perfect for beginner- to intermediate-level Cloud Architects, Engineers, IT Operation teams and Developers. Whether you're just beginning your cloud journey or looking to optimize your existing setup, this session provides a step-by-step guide to build a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud foundation.

What’s in it for you? You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud Landing Zones—what they are, why they’re critical, and how to design one that meets your organization’s unique needs. You’ll gain hands-on experience with powerful Google Cloud tools like the Cloud Foundation Toolkit, Resource Manager, and Identity and Access Management (IAM), enabling you to streamline your deployments and manage resources effectively.

But it’s not just about the setup. You’ll also gain insights into optimizing your cloud costs by designing with efficiency in mind and implementing best practices for security and governance that will keep your landing zone secure and compliant. Hands-on experience with automation tools like Terraform and Deployment Manager will empower you to standardize and automate deployments, ensuring that your cloud infrastructure is not just built for today, but ready for tomorrow’s innovations, including AI and future scale in the cloud. Plus, you'll receive an overview of professional services offered by Google and partners to best address your cloud needs. Leave with a blueprint, a step-by-step guide, and the confidence to optimize your cloud journey from day one.

• 09:00–09:30
  Welcome & Registration

  Pick up your badge, grab a coffee and stop by our partner stands for some early catch-ups.
• 09:30–10:45
  Laying the Groundwork: Architecting for Growth and Innovation

  Build a secure, scalable, cost-effective and efficient landing zone on Google Cloud. Learn best practices, leverage powerful tools like Cloud Foundation Toolkit, and unlock your infrastructure's full potential for cost efficiency, security, and innovation.
• 11:00–12:30
  Partner Sessions

  Gain insights from 3 Google Cloud Partners and their customers on the Google Cloud Landing Zones and how they have used it in their organization
• 12:30–13:15
  Lunch

  Recharge and network with our partners, colleagues and your peers during lunch. Don’t forget to stop by the different partner stands to ask all your questions!
• 13:15–13:45
  From Foundations to Automation: Elevate Your Google Cloud Landing Zone

  Build on your foundational knowledge and dive into advanced landing zone concepts like VPC sharing and infrastructure security. Harness the power of Infrastructure as Code to automate deployments and enforce standards, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable cloud environments.
• 14:05–16:30
  Hands-on Lab | Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

  Master Infrastructure as Code with Terraform in this hands-on lab! Automate infrastructure provisioning on Google Cloud Platform, building networks, deploying servers and more. Unlock the potential of IaC to scale and by the end, you'll have a fully functional GCP project, ready to scale and manage with confidence
• 16:30–17:30
  Network event

  The perfect chance to connect with peers and expand your network in a relaxed setting after the day's sessions.

Day 2 is dedicated to mastering Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Google's tried-and-true approach to building and maintaining high-reliability systems. This day is designed for Site Reliability Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Platform Engineers, and IT Operations Teams with a stronger foundation in Google Cloud, who are committed to building and maintaining high-reliability systems in the cloud.

What’s in it for you? You’ll begin with a deep dive into Google’s core philosophies of SRE, learning how these principles can be applied to improve the reliability of your systems and reduce downtime. But the learning doesn’t stop at theory. You'll gain hands-on experience with Google Cloud’s SRE toolset, including Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Cloud Trace, and Cloud Debugger, offering you the skills to detect, diagnose, resolve and analyze incidents efficiently—essential for anyone looking to build and maintain high-reliability systems. Learn how to take a structured approach to platform engineering, tailoring your strategies to meet the specific reliability requirements of your applications.

You’ll also cover incident management best practices, focusing on how to architect resilient applications that can withstand the unique challenges of your services. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap for implementing SRE in your own environment, enhanced career prospects, plus the confidence to build more resilient high-availability systems that drive business success.

• 09:00–09:30
  Welcome & Registration

  Pick up your badge, grab a coffee and stop by our partner stands for some early catch-ups.
• 09:30–10:45
  Unveiling SRE: Beyond the Buzzword

  Cut through the confusion surrounding SRE and discover its true essence. Explore Google's pioneering implementation of SRE and gain practical insights for translating its principles into action. Learn how to architect your platforms and applications for seamless SRE integration, empowering your organization to reap the full benefits of this transformative practice.
• 11:00–12:30
  Partner Sessions

  Gain insights from 3 Google Cloud Partners and their customers on the Google Cloud Landing Zones and how they have used it in their organization
• 12:30–13:15
  Lunch

  Recharge and network with our partners, colleagues and your peers during lunch. Don’t forget to stop by the different partner stands to ask all your questions!
• 13:15–16:30
  Hands-on Lab | Measuring What Matters: Implementing SRE-Driven Monitoring on Google Cloud

  In this hands-on lab, gain practical experience identifying critical user journeys and implementing Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and Objectives (SLOs) to measure their health. Leverage Google Cloud's monitoring suite to track key metrics, ensure user satisfaction, and make data-driven decisions for optimizing your applications.
• 16:30–17:30
  Network event

  The perfect chance to connect with peers and expand your network in a relaxed setting after the day's sessions.

Day 3, a half day that focuses on the critical aspect of cloud security and sovereignty, offering a deep dive into strategies designed to safeguard your cloud environment. Tailored for IT leaders, security professionals, and cloud architects, this session is ideal for those at a beginner- to intermediate-level who are looking to enhance their understanding of cloud security and sovereignty.

What’s in it for you? You’ll start with an in-depth exploration of our security model, providing insights into how you can protect your infrastructure and customer data. Whether you’re concerned about safeguarding data in AI-driven applications or ensuring that your cloud environment complies with industry standards, this session offers the knowledge and tools you need.

Compliance is a central theme—learn how to leverage Google Cloud to meet stringent regulatory requirements, ensuring your cloud deployments are both secure and compliant with industry standards. Additionally, you’ll explore sovereignty solutions, to help your organization achieve its sovereignty goals. Plus, get hands-on with essential security tools like the Security Command Center, now enhanced with Gemini, to strengthen your cloud security posture. By the end of this session, you’ll take away a suite of Google Cloud security tools to fortify your cloud strategy.

• 09:00–09:30
  Welcome & Registration

  Pick up your badge, grab a coffee and stop by our partner stands for some early catch-ups.
• 09:30–10:45
  From Zero Trust to Security, Sovereignty and Compliance in the Age of AI

  Deep dive into our robust security framework. Explore Zero Trust principles, 'security by design,' and practical tools to safeguard your organization in the age of AI. Learn about Generative AI's role in threat detection, ensuring compliance, and data sovereignty solutions. Gain insights into cutting-edge technologies like Security Command Center, Dataplex, and Sovereign Controls, empowering you to protect your data and innovate securely in the cloud.
• 11:00–12:30
  Partner Sessions

  Gain insights from 3 Google Cloud Partners and their customers Security & Sovereignty.
• 12:30–13:30
  Network Lunch

  Recharge and network with our partners, colleagues and your peers during lunch. Don’t forget to stop by the different partner stands to ask all your questions!