The UK Umbraco Festival 2024, held on November 8 in London, gathered around 300 Umbraco enthusiasts for networking and knowledge sharing. Highlights included talks on sustainability in tech, customising Umbraco’s back office, and the integration of AI in CMS. The event celebrated community spirit and innovation within the Umbraco ecosystem.
Terence Burridge reflects on his experiences at the Umbraco UK Festival 2024, including attending a Hackathon and various insightful talks. He highlights discussions on sustainability in software, new features in Umbraco 15, and the integration of AI tools. The event fosters community engagement and innovation within the Umbraco ecosystem.
The Umbraco US Festival in Chicago showcased a vibrant community with workshops and talks focused on Umbraco development. Highlights included sessions on upgrading Umbraco versions, advanced TinyMCE features, and Editor First Design. The event fostered learning and collaboration, culminating in a strong sense of community and exploration of the city.
2024-11-07 from 09:30 to 17:00 - Hugo & Cat, 135 Bishopsgate, London, GB
2024-11-08 from 00:00 to 00:00 - Codenode, 10 South Place, London, EC2M 7EB
2024-10-23 from 00:00 to 00:00 - Usine, Södermalmsallén 36 på Södermalm, Stockholm
In October 2024, Paul Daly and Marc from uSkinned attended the Umbraco US Festival in Chicago, where they presented on their Site Builder. They explored the city, enjoyed local cuisine, and connected with the Umbraco community. The trip culminated in a memorable ice hockey game and a scenic architecture tour.
In this episode of umbraCoffee they highlight Umbraco community events, recent package updates, and the importance of open source contributions. While events like Hacktoberfest encourage engagement, package updates face discoverability issues. The hosts emphasize the value of sharing knowledge through blogging and networking at festivals, with future live streams and coffee sessions planned to keep the community connected.