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.
At the Umbraco MVP Summit and Codegarden, Umbraco HQ introduced Umbraco.Automate, an event-driven automation engine. Inspired by its capabilities, Owain.Codes developed OC.Automate.Mastodon, a third-party package enabling automated blog sharing to Mastodon. The open-source project aims to expand with more connections, enhancing user workflows in Umbraco.
Debasish Gracias reflects on his journey from a Support Developer to a 2025 Umbraco MVP, celebrating his community contributions. He aims to enhance Umbraco's presence in India by organizing online sessions for developers and hopes to establish a developer conference in the region, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Ravi Motha discusses the significance of being an Umbraco MVP, highlighting community engagement, coding improvements, and career advancement. He reflects on his journey since discovering Umbraco in 2010, emphasizing the value of contributions and collaboration in enhancing coding skills. Motha encourages others to participate in the community.
Jenny Bradshaw, Managing Director of Moriyama and Umbraco MVP, reflects on her ten-plus years with Umbraco, emphasizing community involvement and leadership. She highlights Moriyama's achievements, the platform's flexibility, and her excitement for future developments, including a new website and responsible AI integration, all while fostering a supportive team environment.
Adam Prendergast, Technical Director at Absurd, reflects on his journey from sound engineering in TV to a 15-year career with Umbraco. He emphasizes the importance of community, continuous learning, and mentorship, while also sharing his experiences in digital development and public speaking, culminating in his recognition as an Umbraco MVP in 2024.
Paul Seal, Technical Lead at ClerksWell and long-time Umbraco MVP, has significantly contributed to the Umbraco community through tutorials and helpful packages. His journey began over 12 years ago, evolving from a newcomer to a mentor. Paul emphasizes community engagement, sharing knowledge, and learning from mistakes in his teaching approach.
Owain Williams reflects on their seven-year journey as an Umbraco MVP, highlighting the evolution of the MVP application process and the community's supportive nature. They emphasize that the award should be a recognition of genuine contributions rather than a goal, encouraging others to engage passionately with the community.