Umbraco HQ introduces Umbraco Automate, a workflow automation tool integrated into the Umbraco back office. It allows users to create complex automation chains triggered by events like content changes or media uploads. The tool supports AI integration, human approval steps, and is open source, enhancing backend operations for developers and content administrators.
In this Umbraco Coffee episode, hosts Marcin and Callum recap the recent CodeGarden event, highlighting its success with a new venue and engaging talks. They discuss the community's evolution towards business-oriented discussions, the introduction of Umbraco Automate, and upcoming events, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation within the Umbraco ecosystem.
Mitchell Nortje reflects on his transformative experience at CodeGarden 2026, contrasting it with his previous skepticism at CodeGarden 2025. Emphasizing the importance of community and the African philosophy of Ubuntu, he highlights how collaboration and shared knowledge enhanced his development skills, ultimately reigniting his passion for software development.
At Codegarden, Corne Hoskam, Nathan Woulfe, and Ronald Barendse conducted a workshop titled "We Need to Go Deeper: Extending Umbraco's Extensions," transforming it into an interactive escape room. Participants tackled coding quests across three Umbraco products, gaining hands-on experience in extension development. The workshop is now publicly available for anyone to explore.
Nathaniel Nunes reflects on his transformative experience attending the MVP Summit and Codegarden in Copenhagen. He highlights meaningful sessions on AI, community engagement, and personal growth, culminating in receiving the MVP award. Nunes expresses gratitude to mentors, family, and the Umbraco community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and shared learning.
In Codegarden 2026, held in Copenhagen, Owain Williams reflects on a week filled with engaging talks, community interactions, and enjoyable activities like morning runs and a lively party. The venue and sessions were exceptional, making it a memorable experience. Ultimately, the connections with fellow attendees stood out as the highlight.
In his reflection on Codegarden 2026, Jeroen Breuer highlights the significant focus on AI, showcasing its practical applications within the Umbraco community. Key sessions included discussions on AI-driven development, migration strategies, and new features like reusable content. Breuer emphasizes the shift from theoretical AI concepts to real-world implementations, anticipating future advancements.
Umbraco HQ introduces "Elements," a new feature in Umbraco 18 designed for managing reusable content across pages. This fully-fledged content editing experience enhances content reuse and integrates seamlessly with block editors. The session highlights the improved editing workflow, reduced friction for editors, and the benefits of a library section for managing reusable elements.
Matt Brailsford, lead developer on the Umbraco AI project at Umbraco HQ, discusses integrating AI into the Umbraco back office. He showcases a podcasting demo, illustrating AI's capabilities in transcription, summarization, and guest validation. Brailsford emphasizes Umbraco AI's extensibility for custom solutions, encouraging community engagement and experimentation.
In the talk by Umbraco HQ, Polette discusses the integration of AI into Umbraco CMS, emphasizing a strategic approach that prioritizes choice, control, and governance. She explores how Umbraco is adapting to an unpredictable future, the evolving role of content management, and upcoming features aimed at enhancing editor collaboration.
In the talk "Running Umbraco in a Changing World," Bjarke Berg discusses the evolving landscape of Umbraco Cloud, highlighting recent developments and future directions. Key themes include the necessity of self-service, enhanced security measures, performance optimization, and operational best practices. The session emphasizes the importance of adapting to increased automated traffic and outlines upcoming features, including artifact deployments and multi-cloud capabilities.
In this keynote from Codegarden 2026, the Umbraco team shares the latest platform updates, celebrates community milestones, and explores the innovations and ideas shaping the future of the Umbraco ecosystem.
Arnold from Umbraco discusses the evolving relationship between agencies and Umbraco, emphasizing the need for agencies to adapt to increasing customer expectations. He introduces the concepts of "build, scale, and grow," highlighting Umbraco Cloud's enhancements, including operational insights and improved support, to help agencies deliver greater value and manage complex projects effectively.
Andy Butland from Umbraco HQ discusses the upcoming features in Umbraco 18, including the new "elements" feature for reusable content, updates to the delivery API, and performance improvements. He emphasizes a smoother upgrade experience and outlines future plans for enhanced content management, AI integration, and collaboration tools for editors.
Relive the highlights of Codegarden 2026 in this aftermovie, capturing the people, moments, and energy that brought the Umbraco community together for two unforgettable days of learning, connection, and celebration.
At Codegarden, Emma Burstow highlights Rashmita and Jasper, founders of One Tech Nepal, who leverage their 100% Umbraco agency to support IT education and libraries in remote Himalayan communities. Their journey, marked by personal struggles, emphasizes the impact of community and technology in fostering meaningful change for future generations.
Aaron Sadler reflects on his experience at Codegarden 2026 in Copenhagen, highlighting the MVP Summit, the launch of Umbraco Automate, and standout sessions. He emphasizes the importance of community and connections, noting how the event fosters collaboration and support among Umbraco users, making it a valuable experience for all attendees.
Nevitech IT Solutions Ltd reflects on an enriching week at Codegarden in Copenhagen, celebrating community spirit and personal achievements. Highlights include being awarded Umbraco MVP 2026, presenting a demo during the keynote, and winning the AI Package Award. The experience underscored the supportive nature of the Umbraco community.
Dennis reflects on his experience at Codegarden in Copenhagen, noting its excellent organization and manageable size. He highlights engaging talks, particularly on collaboration and integration, while expressing a desire for more focus on software development practices in the Umbraco community. Overall, he found the event inspiring and worthwhile.
At Code Garden 2026 in Copenhagen, UmbraCoffee hosted discussions featuring exclusive announcements, including the confirmation of dates for Codegarden 2027. Highlights included a new tattoo initiative, community engagement, and significant product updates from Umbraco, emphasizing advancements in cloud services and AI features, fostering excitement for the future.