Apache CloudStack: The Open Source Cloud Platform Powering Modern Infrastructure
Abhishek Kumar
English Session 2026-08-08 14:30 GMT+8 (ROOM : Mtn BaiWang Hall) #generalApache CloudStack is a mature open-source cloud management platform used by service providers and enterprises to build scalable Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) clouds.
In this session, we will introduce the architecture and core concepts behind CloudStack and explore how it simplifies the orchestration of compute, storage, and networking across diverse infrastructure environments. We will also discuss why organizations choose CloudStack as a powerful alternative to other cloud management platforms.
The talk will highlight some of the latest innovations and key capabilities in the CloudStack ecosystem, demonstrating how the platform continues to evolve to meet modern infrastructure needs.
Speakers:

Abhishek Kumar: Apache CloudStack PMC member
Abhishek Kumar is a Software Engineer at ShapeBlue, where he works on Apache CloudStack and cloud infrastructure solutions. He is an active contributor to the CloudStack project, focusing on platform extensibility, integrations, and improvements to cloud orchestration. His interests include virtualization, large-scale infrastructure automation, and advancing open-source cloud technologies.