The dictionary describes well-being as “the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.”

While the CNCF makes every effort to ensure the comfort, health and happiness of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon attendees there were some attendees at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Seattle 2018 who felt overwhelmed or unhappy.

Some of those attendees were brave enough to share their experiences and this lead to the creation of the Well-being working group (WG). As the largest ever open source conference, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is breaking new ground which provides an excellent opportunity for us to learn how to take care of attendees at scale.

On this page, you can find links to important information, resources, and activities that are intended to improve your well-being at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon San Diego 2019.

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the venue and surrounding area. Knowing the layout of the venue and the location of key rooms and facilities can help make the conference experience much more comfortable and relaxing. The San Diego Convention Center is located in the Marina District of downtown San Diego, California. The event entrance is on the west end of the convention center (nearest the Marriott Marquis). In addition, view the event venue map to find key locations:

• Keynote: Exhibit Halls A + B
• Sponsor Showcase: Sails Pavilion + Ballroom 6AB
• Breakouts: Various Rooms on Mezzanine + Upper Levels
• Additional Meal Seating: Exhibit Hall C
• Quiet Room: Room 13
• Nursing Room: Workroom 20CC off Ballroom 20 Lobby
• Media Lounge: Room 8
• Speaker Lounge: Room 4
• First Aid: Box Office on Lower Level near Badge Pick-up

Knowing where you can get basic supplies, medicines, clothing, etc. can be very helpful. Here is a list of stores that may be useful during the conference:

• Grocery Store – Not all conference food works for all people. If you have any food sensitivities or even if you just need some comfort food while you are away from home, knowing where the nearest grocery store is can help you stay fed and hydrated.
• Pharmacy – Traveling can be rough on your body. Traveling on airplanes, trains, and public transportation, not to mention being surrounded by hundreds of strangers at a conference, leads to exposure to new germs and illnesses. If you come down with something while traveling, knowing where the nearest pharmacy is can ensure you get the medicine that you need to get you back on your feet.
• Clothing Store – It’s always a good idea to know where you can get more clothing if you need to. You never know when someone is going to spill something on you or something rips in an awkward spot. If you are flying to the conference, there is always a chance that the airline will lose your luggage as well, so knowing where you can pick up a new shirt or pants can keep things moving smoothly.
• Technology Store – Cables break, adapters fail, chargers disappear – it is amazing how many different pieces of technology we need to keep us going, and knowing where to pick up a replacement if something breaks or disappears can be a lifesaver.