Phippy made it out of Amsterdam. The Unknown Controller is back, and this time the trail leads to the desert outside Salt Lake City. Linky and Pam have found the signal. They need cluster detectives on the ground to finish the job.
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Phippy has been kube-napped at Kubecon again.
The only way to save her?
Solve the Kubernetes challenges.
Join Linky, Pam, Buoyant, Teleport, and Merge Forward for a hands-on technical investigation and networking event in the salt flats west of Salt Lake City during KubeCon.
Forget passive learning!
Your access to exclusive drinks, gourmet finger food, and the main party room is gated by your ability to solve hands-on Kubernetes and Linkerd challenges.
Prefer to socialize?
If escape rooms aren't your vibe, head to the main floor after solving only one on-site challenge. We’ve got a bar, catering, and a DJ dropping sets all night. No code-breaking required.
This is not your average conference party. It's half party, half investigation, and it's happening because the Unknown Controller attacked again.
Last KubeCon, Phippy made it out of the canals of Amsterdam shaken but alive. Linky the Lobster and Pam, Teleport's detective, traced the Controller's next move to a signal out past the salt flats west of Salt Lake City. They can't leave their posts to chase it down themselves, which is where you come in (read the full story).
This isn't a demo. You'll work real workloads on a real cluster and solve real problems to advance. Every room your team clears is one less opening for the Unknown Controller to use.
1. Earn your entry
Before the event, solve an individual challenge to secure your spot and get your code word. Instructions go out by email after you register.
2. Solve to progress
Each solved challenge unlocks the next room, with better food and drinks waiting on the other side. Teams of 3–4 engineers move through the rooms together.
The Final Reward.
THE SILO
The first teams to reach The Vault and save Phippy win prizes.
Want to win? Prepare.
Save Phippy returns to KubeCon SLC on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Edison House, hosted by Buoyant, Teleport, Merge Forward, and Dash0. Bring a team and a laptop. Linky and Pam already know this isn't over.
Seats are limited. Spots are earned.