--- title: Rethinking platform engineering through diverse... description: A recap of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026 in Amsterdam focusing on the human and social dimensions of platform engineering. Key sessions covered how diverse... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/rethinking-platform-engineering-through-diverse-perspectives-at-kubecon-cloudnativecon-eu-amsterda-vbbh1n0wv twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Rethinking platform engineering through diverse perspectives at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU Amsterdam | daily.dev og:description: A recap of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026 in Amsterdam focusing on the human and social dimensions of platform engineering. 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Key sessions covered how diverse perspectives improve platform design decisions around abstraction boundaries, self-service workflows, API design, and onboarding. The Merge Forward panel examined how inclusion and belonging affect developer experience, platform adoption, and team retention. A first-ever neurodiversity session at the Community Hub provided practical tools for supporting neurodivergent contributors in tech. The overarching theme: sustainable platform engineering requires integrating empathy, accessibility, and diverse viewpoints alongside technical expertise. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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