Kentico Partner Connection Miami
Event for Kentico Partners Only
November 12-13, 2024, Miami
The event this year is specially designed for Kentico Partners. We kindly request that only partners register.
Venue: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, FL
Agenda
Please note that the conference agenda might change a bit, but don’t worry, the changes will be minor and the timing will stay the same. Be sure to keep an eye on our live updates so you don’t miss any of the exciting sessions or adjustments. Thanks for your understanding and flexibility!
Day 1 - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Enjoy the complimentary breakfast.
Let’s kick off Connection in style with a warm welcome from the CEO of Kentico, Dominik Pinter.
About Dominik:
Before becoming Kentico's CEO, Dominik spent over 15 years as a software development professional working in a variety of roles within development teams as well as in leadership roles in software engineering and product management. His passions include SaaS, cloud computing, machine learning, security, and product management.
Personalized, automated and AI-powered experiences for your clients and their customers.
The Kentico product team walks you through a real-life scenario centered on maximizing the usage of Xperience by Kentico to deliver a range of digital customer experiences through a comprehensive content management system that is easy to learn and use.
This session will kick off a series of systematically arranged presentations focused on specific scenarios for single multi-channel marketing platforms.
About Debbie:
With 10 years’ experience working across the product management and product marketing spectrum – from startups to large organizations – Debbie is responsible for leading the Kentico Product Team and communicating the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Xperience by Kentico. Her product domain specialties center around content management and cloud service capabilities.
Implementing personalization and automation has long been relegated to “the next phase” of the project due to its time-consuming, manual nature. In this session, we’ll show you how Xperience by Kentico helps marketers embrace these superpowers earlier, enabling faster expansion of projects to efficiently deliver customized experiences.
About David:
Over his 12-year tenure at Kentico, starting as a Support Engineer, David has honed his skills in Product Management, Agile Methodologies, and Content Management Systems (CMS) with a particular focus on Digital Marketing. His support experience has been instrumental in shaping his user-centric approach, enabling him to create innovative solutions. For the past nine years, David has been dedicated to Product Management, currently overseeing the multiexperience domain. His work includes enhancing digital marketing, multichannel experiences across web and email platforms, pioneering headless, customer journey orchestration, and automation.
This session will introduce how AIRA can seamlessly integrate into marketing teams to enhance decision-making and automate mundane or complex multi-step content tasks. Learn how this new “always-on” digital colleague can help your clients achieve more with less effort.
About Martin:
With more than ten years of experience in product development using state-of-the-art technologies (robotics, advanced sensors, neural networks), Martin at Kentico is responsible for leading AI topics, especially AIRA and its applications within content management and digital marketing areas.
Explore the future of multichannel content management where the web remains king, but additional channels like emails, mobile apps and microsites are rising stars. Join us to learn how we leveraged Reusable field schemas, Taxonomy, and Smart folders to harness the potential of content reusability.
About David:
David started as a Kentico developer 13 years ago. Since then, he has developed Kentico projects and led an entire division of thirty people focused on Kentico implementations at a Kentico Partners Agency. Now at Kentico, he leverages his technical skills as well as his understanding the client's business needs. He is helping Kentico clients by leading topics including platform and migrations.
Bluesoft, a Czech based digital agency, has been developing and delivering commerce integrations for Kentico. They will share their in-house knowledge and experience gained from bridging Xperience by Kentico and Kentico Xperience 13 with one of Kentico's open-source commerce integrations.
About Milan:
As the Chief Technology Officer at Bluesoft, Milan brings his extensive expertise in .NET, Microsoft Azure, performance analysis, and software architecture to the table. With a Master's degree from MUNI FI and six years of experience as the Team Leader and Principal Software Architect behind many successful projects, he plays a key role in driving the ongoing technological innovation at Bluesoft.
About Joe:
Joe is the Co-Owner of Devotion Digital and has worked with Kentico for 13 years. When he isn’t working, Joe is surfing with his wife and kids. Worringly, his kids are now far better surfers than him!
No journey worth taking is easy. But with a guide, even the most challenging journeys become possible. Learn how to navigate paths and pitfalls and discover tips and tricks for upgrading from Kentico Portal Engine and MVC to Xperience by Kentico.
About Trevor:
Over the years, Trevor has tackled a wide variety of projects and integrations and, as he puts it, has touched more technologies than he can recall (SQL, Oracle, Azure, Dynamics, etc.). He is primarily a .NET developer with a focus on Web Development and integrations. Trevor is a frequent contributor in the Forums, the Marketplace, and the author of many modules. He loves to code with the future in mind, addressing flexibility and ease of use.
Learn why BlueModus believes Xperience by Kentico is the best choice for a .NET DXP. Discover how they position it against the competition for their clients, and the success they're seeing as an agency with Xperience by Kentico projects.
About Becki:
Becki Dilworth is the Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at BlueModus. With more than 20 years on the front lines of digital strategy, her varied background in content strategy, user experience, data, and journalism remains the foundation for memorable and results-focused projects for BlueModus’ clients.
Which phase of a project is most important? While we all aim to perfect the final outcome, Wes McChristian offers guidance that you can use right from the start. In this session, you will learn how marketers enhance customer engagement by defining goals and applying best practices for digital planning.
About Wes:
Wesley joined the Americaneagle.com team in 2011 and has since become the leader of the company’s Kentico practice. As the foremost Kentico expert at the company, he heads a team of project managers, driving innovation, training, and collaboration. Wesley excels in client communication, project updates, budgeting, and strategic guidance, fostering seamless execution of Kentico projects.
Take a refreshing break in the hotel's beautiful Court of Lions, sponsored by the Greater Miami Convention & Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Enjoy custom fresh coconut drinks alongside a flavorful selection of Mini Cubano Sandwiches, Beef Empanadas, Plantain Chips with Black Bean Hummus, and finish with Mini Churros dipped in rich Dulce De Leche and creamy Flan to complete the experience.
In this session, Brian will talk about how to approach Xperience by Kentico solutions, old habits he’s learned to avoid and why they don't apply in the new world of Xperience.
About Brian:
Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, a digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, Kentico MVP, Microsoft Azure MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has 20 years of experience leading his agency of more than 35 employees, about 100 clients spread out across North America, and one heck of an interesting story of how it all started from a two-person team. In addition to his expertise in web development, cloud, integration, and digital marketing, Brian is active with the tech community via his blog at Mcbeev.com.
Is your team worried about their first Xperience by Kentico project? Do you wonder if it’s truly the right fit for your customers? In this session, we’ll share lessons learned from our first Xperience project, including how we overcame first-project jitters, doubts, and feature gaps; how we prepared our team; and how we guided our customer to success.
About Mike:
As a VP of Technology at BlueModus, Mike leads teams to deliver some of the most complex customer solutions. With over 20 years’ experience, he has developed solutions ranging from shrink-wrapped software to high-profile websites. Whether consulting an enterprise or a startup, Brian guides customers through technical challenges and leads teams to achieve their business goals.
Day 2 - Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Enjoy complimentary breakfast
In this session, David Slavik and Sean Wright will share guidance to help you craft a strategic approach to upgrading older Kentico solutions to Xperience by Kentico. They’ll cover the Xperience by Kentico Migration Toolkit and the various upgrade paths they support. Learn about migrating from private cloud to Kentico’s SaaS environment, ways to simplify implementation, manage cost, and reduce total upgrade time.
About Sean:
Sean is the Lead Product Evangelist at Kentico. He works in the Product Marketing department at Kentico along with Matej Stefanik, Miroslav Jirku, and James Turner. His responsibilities include helping partners, customers, and the entire Kentico community understand the strategy and value of Xperience by Kentico. He is also responsible for the Kentico MVP Program.
About David:
David started as a Kentico developer 13 years ago. Since then, he has developed Kentico projects and led an entire division of thirty people focused on Kentico implementations at a Kentico Partners Agency. Now at Kentico, he leverages his technical skills as well as his understanding the client's business needs. He is helping Kentico clients by leading topics including platform and migrations.
Join Sean for an extended session reviewing the technical skills you need to know to build great digital marketing solutions and successfully pass the Xperience by Kentico Developer Certification exam. Get a technical look at Xperience’s roadmap, learn tips to accelerate your team, and bring your questions for live Q&A throughout the session.
About Sean:Sean is the Lead Product Evangelist at Kentico. He works in the Product Marketing department at Kentico along with Matej Stefanik, Miroslav Jirku, and James Turner. His responsibilities include helping partners, customers, and the entire Kentico community understand the strategy and value of Xperience by Kentico. He is also responsible for the Kentico MVP Program.
As Xperience by Kentico grows, we gain new insights into customer needs and commercial requirements. This session will cover changes in our license model, informed by customer feedback. The license model is being simplified and enhanced it to make it more attractive, helping you secure more deals by offering a more flexible solution.
About Ben:
Ben has worked at Kentico for over 6 years in various different sales and management positions. He is responsible for increasing Kentico's new client portfolio and working alongside our partners that are key to making this happen. Ben's focus is on helping Kentico to grow, and making customer's successful with the best DXP on the market.
About James:
James became a member of Kentico's Product Marketing team in June 2021. With extensive experience in sales, marketing, and product management, he brings a well-rounded perspective on conveying the value of our products. His expertise is pivotal in leading our Sales Enablement efforts and overseeing the Sales Certification program, ensuring that our customers, partners, and Sales team fully grasp the benefits of our offerings, while also strengthening internal communication.
Join us for an exclusive introduction to our new Kentico Partner Portal, powered by Impartner. Discover how it can enhance your partnership experience and drive growth.
About Petr: With over 8 years at Kentico, Petr has excelled in various Sales roles, including VP Global Sales, and now serves as VP Strategic Partnerships and Enablement. Passionate about international business, he embraces cultural diversity and builds lasting relationships. His expertise includes dynamic relationship building, innovative thinking, enthusiasm, delivering results, and a tailored approach that values diverse opinions and interests. He always seeks a Win-Win-Win scenario.
We are thrilled to announce the Xperience by Kentico Sales Certification Program, our new comprehensive product knowledge course. This session presents an introduction to the course and explains how it was designed to equip sales and commercial professionals with the skills to identify suitable project opportunities, understand the customer value that Xperience by Kentico offers, and effectively demonstrate how the solution addresses business challenges. Discover how the Xperience by Kentico Sales Certification Program provides the expertise needed to showcase our product's capabilities and drive successful sales outcomes.
About James:
James became a member of Kentico's Product Marketing team in June 2021. With extensive experience in sales, marketing, and product management, he brings a well-rounded perspective on conveying the value of our products. His expertise is pivotal in leading our Sales Enablement efforts and overseeing the Sales Certification program, ensuring that our customers, partners, and Sales team fully grasp the benefits of our offerings, while also strengthening internal communication.
About Chris:
Chris has been implementing Kentico since 2010, working both as a consultant/independent implementer and for partners in the Kentico network. He joined Kentico in June of 2021 as a solution engineer and has since been helping potential clients see how Kentico software can help them reach their digital goals.
In this session Susan will share some of Kentico's exciting marketing programs and key areas of focus.
About Susan:
Susan joined Kentico a year ago as VP of Marketing to drive our marketing and demand generation strategy, helping boost brand awareness and accelerate growth. Her background spans leadership roles in B2B SaaS, where she has overseen strategies that significantly increase awareness, engagement and revenue. From launching impactful digital campaigns to enhancing customer acquisition and retention, Susan is passionate about creating marketing initiatives that resonate.
About Debbie:
With 10 years’ experience working across the product management and product marketing spectrum – from startups to large organizations – Debbie is responsible for leading the Kentico Product Team and communicating the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Xperience by Kentico. Her product domain specialties center around content management and cloud service capabilities.
Join us for an interactive session designed to foster in-depth discussions and collaborative learning. Participants will be divided into focused discussion tables, each facilitated by experts in the field. This format will enable you to engage deeply with specific topics, share knowledge, and learn from like-minded individuals.
Topics:
- The transformative reality of AI in client projects' today
- Customer journeys, personalization and insights: What actually matters to your clients and their business?
- Is the headless trend gaining ground or losing its shine?
- Multichannel expansion and sustainable long-term growth: Moving clients beyond the single website project
- Upskilling for Xperience: What approaches are you taking to onboard your developers onto new Xperience by Kentico projects?
- Do marketers need pre-production environments to author content and prepare experiences?
- Should agency technical teams understand their client’s marketing and business strategies?
Let's wrap up with a collective reflection on the two conference days and the journey ahead. Dominik, Debbie, and Janus will engage in an insightful fireside chat to discuss the most memorable moments, lessons learned, and actionable insights gained.
About Dominik:
Before becoming Kentico's CEO, Dominik spent over 15 years as a software development professional working in a variety of roles within development teams as well as in leadership roles in software engineering and product management. His passions include SaaS, cloud computing, machine learning, security, and product management.
About Debbie:
With 10 years’ experience working across the product management and product marketing spectrum – from startups to large organizations – Debbie is responsible for leading the Kentico Product Team and communicating the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Xperience by Kentico. Her product domain specialties center around content management and cloud service capabilities.
About Janus:
Janus Boye is a networking innovator and digital consultant with over two decades of experience, specializing in leadership, co-creation, and peer learning. Through his work at Boye & Co., he connects global leaders to foster collaboration and meaningful innovation, helping organizations like the UN and Red Bull achieve digital transformation.
Venue.
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Coral Gables offers a picturesque backdrop for connecting with partners and industry leaders at the Kentico Partner Connection in November. Known as "The City Beautiful," Coral Gables is packed with sightseeing opportunities, from gardens to museums. When it’s time for a break, the Miracle Mile shopping district offers a variety of bars and restaurants and upscale shops, perfect for post-event relaxation. Coral Gables has something for everyone, ensuring that the Kentico Partner Connection will be memorable from the moment you arrive in Miami.
Networking event.
Join Kentico leaders and our Partners for an unforgettable evening at Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen on Tuesday after the conference. Located right across the street from the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, this spot perfectly blends the vibrant flavors of Miami with a touch of Melbournian charm. Enjoy quality food, friendly service, and a laid-back atmosphere in the heart of Coral Gables. Don’t miss out on this chance to relax, connect, and soak in the unique southern hospitality Miami has to offer!
Reasons to attend:
- Exclusive insights: Gain early access to the latest updates and features in Kentico's digital experience platform, helping you stay ahead in the market.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with Kentico senior leadership, product experts, and other partners to foster valuable relationships and collaborations.
- Product roadmap: Get an exclusive look at Kentico's future and developments, providing a competitive edge in your market positioning.
- Affinity roundtables: Participate in interactive roundtables to foster in-depth discussions and collaborative learning and share knowledge with other partners.
Last year comments from other partners:
“Appreciated learning about Kenticos’s strategy and marketing plans”
“Really valued the opportunity to connect in person, learn about the product roadmap, and engage with Kentico executives”
Registration.
Registration is closed at this time. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you next time.