At Exabytes, we believe in celebrating excellence and empowering our top talents with transformative experiences. This year, we are proud to share that a group of our top achievers were given the incredible opportunity to attend CloudFest 2025, the world’s largest cloud computing and internet infrastructure conference, held at the iconic Europa-Park in Germany. As part of this reward, our top achievers also enjoyed an extended trip to Paris, making the journey a blend of learning, networking, and cultural discovery.
A Glimpse into CloudFest 2025
Running from March 17 to 20, CloudFest 2025 gathered over 10,500 cloud professionals, tech innovators, and industry leaders for a truly impactful and immersive event. With a central theme of “The Human Edge: Finding Your Place in an AI World,” the conference delved into the critical intersection of AI and human innovation, encouraging attendees to reflect on the human-centric approaches that drive meaningful digital transformation.
Why It Matters for Exabytes?
Each year, Exabytes invests in its people by offering opportunities like CloudFest sponsorships to encourage continuous growth and thought leadership. For our 2025 delegates, CloudFest wasn’t just a conference—it was a front-row seat to the future of cloud and digital technologies.
Our delegates explored:
- Innovation with Empathy: Deep-diving into the development of ethical, inclusive AI solutions.
- Cybersecurity & Networks: Understanding the essential role of human vigilance in keeping digital infrastructures safe.
- Human-Centered Services: Learning how to build tech-driven solutions that put users first and spark true engagement.
Insights from World-Class Speakers
The conference featured an impressive lineup of visionaries, including:
- Karlheinz Brandenburg – Creator of the MP3, who spoke about digital audio evolution.
- Roger Dingledine – Co-founder of the Tor Project, on digital privacy and anonymity.
- Cory Doctorow – Author and activist, advocating for an open and fair internet.
- George Sadowsky – Internet Hall of Fame inductee, championing digital inclusion worldwide.
Beyond the Conference: Connection & Culture
The learning didn’t stop with the talks. The team from Exabytes also joined various interactive networking events, including:
- Hackathon (March 15-16): Tackling real-world tech challenges before the main conference began.
- WP Day (March 17): A day dedicated to all things WordPress.
- Evening Socials: Come2Gather in the Streets, ConneXion Party, and BierFest turned business cards into lasting friendships.
- World Server Throwing Championship: Yes, you read that right – tech meets fun in this uniquely geeky competition!
After an impactful conference, our team took the chance to Paris, enriching their journey with cultural experiences, team bonding, and expanded global perspectives.
Exabytes’ Commitment to Growth
This annual sponsorship is more than a reward; it’s part of our deep commitment to nurturing future leaders and keeping Exabytes ahead in the ever-evolving tech space. By investing in our people, we bring back global insights that inform our strategies, enhance our services, and ultimately benefit our customers.
As CloudFest 2025 explored, AI may be the future, but the human edge makes the difference. At Exabytes, we are proud to be shaping that future through innovation, empathy, and our extraordinary team.
Stay tuned as we unlock more rewards for our next batch of top achievers – and if you’re inspired to be part of a company that values growth and rewards excellence, check out our career opportunities today!
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