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Building the Future: Platform Engineering & Infrastructure as Code with Kief Morris

Join Pulumi and Thoughtworks for an exclusive book signing

July 10, 2025 | Thoughtworks HQ, Chicago

Transform Your Cloud Infrastructure with a Leading Expert

Pulumi and Thoughtworks are proud to bring Kief Morris—author of "Infrastructure as Code" (now in its third edition) and the definitive voice in infrastructure automation—to Chicago. With decades of experience helping organizations navigate modern infrastructure complexities, Kief offers practical wisdom on cloud technologies and DevOps essential for today's platform engineering challenges.

Why Attend?

  • Access Expert Knowledge: Learn platform engineering best practices from one of the field's most respected voices
  • Connect With Peers: Network with practitioners facing similar challenges
  • Receive a Complimentary Book: Get a personally signed copy of "Infrastructure as Code" (3rd Edition)
  • Gain Actionable Insights: Leave with immediately implementable strategies

Event Schedule

  • 4:30 - 5:00 PM | Check-in and networking
  • 5:00 - 5:30 PM | Opening Keynote with Joe Duffy
  • 5:30 - 6:00 PM | Fireside Chat with Kief Morris
  • 6:00 - 6:30 PM | Book Signing and Networking

Register now

Location

Thoughtworks HQ | 200 E Randolph St, 25th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

Speakers

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Kief Morris

Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering Lead at Thoughtworks

Kief Morris heads the global Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering community of practice at Thoughtworks. He works across commercial and public organizations to adopt new approaches to maximize the potential of modern cloud and automation technologies. Kief is the author of the O’Reilly book, Infrastructure as Code. Originally from Tennessee, Kief moved to London in the dot-com days and has been there ever since.

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Joe Duffy

CEO and Co-Founder at Pulumi

Joe Duffy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pulumi, an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platform empowering platform engineers, DevOps teams, and developers to define, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages. Before founding Pulumi in 2018, Joe served as a key leader across various teams at Microsoft.

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Infrastructure as Code by Kief Morris

Infrastructure as Code, now in its third edition (2025), has become the foundational text for platform engineers worldwide. Kief Morris presents essential patterns for managing cloud infrastructure through code, enabling organizations to build reliable, scalable systems while eliminating manual processes. The book bridges theory and practice, offering actionable strategies for implementing automation that fosters innovation rather than creating operational burdens.