Explore the Kubernetes release process in this informative conference talk by Tim Pepper from VMware. Gain an introductory overview of how Kubernetes releases are created, learn about the team of community volunteers managing the process, and understand their roles and responsibilities. Discover the Release Special Interest Group (SIG Release) and its importance in the Kubernetes ecosystem. Find out how to get involved in the release process and contribute to the community. The talk covers topics such as the release team structure, role handbooks, sub-projects, and quality assurance. Understand the concept of Long Term Support for Kubernetes releases and its implications for users and maintainers.