Our Masterclass program

Find out more about the 6 great masterclasses

Dinosaurs and Microservices

Friday 27.09 10:00 - 13:00 with Stefan Priebsch

Let's face it: Content Management is one of the most important success factors for IT and web projects these days. So we make our big CMS dinosaur the center of our software architecture? That might have worked 10 or 20 years ago, but along came the cloud, which, after all, was an extinction-level event for dinosours, even if not all of them have already noticed.

Today, we have to integrate our CMS with CRMs, ERPs, PIMs, custom code and a bunch of other cloud services. How do we do this, and more importantly, how can we get from where we are to where we need to be?

This is a workshop about software architecture. There will be no code, but we will get technical. The concepts we introduce are universally applicable regardless of which system(s) you use, or plan to use. You don't have to be a software developer to take part in this workshop, everybody who is interested is more than welcome to join.

⁠About the Speaker:

Dipl. Inform. Stefan Priebsch has been programming computers for 40 years and has been an IT consultant for 30 years. He has a university degree in computer science with a minor in economics, is the author of various textbooks, and was an adjunct professor for professional web development at Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences for several years. He gives presentations and keynotes at technology conferences around the world and is the inventor of two patents. As co-founder and principal consultant of The PHP Consulting Company (thePHP.cc), Stefan helps companies successfully develop, modernize and operate software. In his spare time, he plays electric guitar and researches agile home improvement.

Dinosaurs and Microservices

Masterclass RE.A.L. (Raw Estimated, Agile, Lean)

Friday 27.09 14:00 - 17:00 with Sven Ditz

The acronym stands for Raw Estimates Agile and Lean, which is a project management framework developed by Sven, tried and tested and proven successful with countless projects for clients from various industries. It embodies a transformative approach to project management, particularly in digital agency contexts. By eliminating conventional project waste such as detailed forecasts, contracts, and extensive documentation, RE.A.L. focuses on speed, cost efficiency, and quality, delivering projects faster, cheaper, and better by adopting a lean, agile methodology. Even other companies have booked coachings in the past in order to learn about and adopt the RE.A.L. ways of approaching projects. Sven says: “We are always happy to introduce others to the RE.A.L. world since we see it as an open source idea we’re providing.”⁠

⁠About the Speaker:

Sven Ditz is the founder and CEO of sitegeist, a leading digital agency based in Hamburg, Germany. Established in 1996, sitegeist is renowned for its innovative approach to digital project management. Sven pioneered the RE.A.L. framework (Raw Estimates, Agile, Lean), which has revolutionized how the agency delivers projects by focusing on efficiency, transparency, and client collaboration. An advocate of the #NoEstimates movement, Sven emphasizes the importance of agile methodologies and continuous client engagement. His work has significantly impacted the agile community, making him a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the digital space.

Masterclass RE.A.L. (Raw Estimated, Agile, Lean)

Mastering Personalization at Scale

In today's digital landscape, delivering personalized experiences at scale is crucial. Join us for a workshop focused on practical strategies and technologies to achieve this. Learn how companies like Personio and Kraft Heinz have used Ninetailed to enhance customer interactions and significantly boost conversion rates. We will explore how to leverage data, composability, and AI to create tailored experiences efficiently. You'll discover a streamlined approach to personalization, from analyzing audience behavior to creating content variants and delivering impactful, personalized interactions across multiple channels. This workshop will equip you with the tools and insights needed to implement personalization at scale effectively. By focusing on real-world applications, you'll leave with actionable strategies to transform your digital offerings and engage customers like never before. Don't miss the chance to learn from industry leaders and take your development skills to the next level!

Mastering Personalization at Scale

Oh wow, you can do that with a Headless CMS?

Saturday 28.09 11:00 - 13:00 with Michael Lukaszczyk

Have a deep dive on advanced Headless CMS capabilities seen in actual large implementations throughout the years. Learn how to implement multi tenancy with granular roles and permissions, unify your content sources by leveraging content federation, build an elegant schema, understand the true flexibility of a GraphQL content API and learn how AI can add value to your content management stack beyond the inflationary generative AI capabilities.

About ⁠Michael Lukaszczyk

Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hygraph. He started his web development career with eleven years old in 1999, now looking back at 25 years of software experience. Together with his Co-Founder Daniel Winter, he started working on Hygraph in 2016 with close involvement on the complete product development lifecycle. Having seen hundreds of Headless CMS implementations in the wild, he is in a great position to share learnings and insights from advanced CMS implementations.

 Oh wow, you can do that with a Headless CMS?

From CMS to DXP: Transforming Content Management and Agency Business Models

Saturday 28.09 15:00 - 17:30 with Dietmar Rietsch

In this talk, we'll dive into the revolutionary shift from traditional Content Management Systems (CMS) to Digital Experience Platforms (DXP). We'll explore how the demand for personalized experiences, integrated marketing tools, and omnichannel delivery is driving this change. This transition is reshaping the landscape, pushing digital agencies and system integrators to acquire new skills and embrace integrated solutions. We'll delve into the disruptive power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and low-code platforms, showing how they enhance content creation, personalization, and automation. These technologies are transforming traditional business models, emphasizing efficiency and threatening the core services of digital agencies. A critical part of the discussion will focus on the importance of data management. We'll explain how software categories like Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), Customer Data Platforms (CDP), DXP, and eCommerce are merging to create cohesive digital experiences. This integration is essential for solving the EBIT problem facing digital agencies by improving time to value. Join us to understand why embracing these modern technologies is crucial for staying competitive. We'll highlight the importance of efficiency and automation as key factors for success in the evolving content management industry.

⁠About the Speaker:

Dietmar Rietsch is the visionary founder and CEO of Pimcore, an enterprise software platform that revolutionizes data and experience management. With over 15 years of trailblazing leadership at Pimcore, Dietz has passionately pursued a mission to democratize data and experience management, ensuring it is accessible to everyone. Renowned globally as a thought leader and expert in the field, Dietz possesses profound expertise in PIM, MDM, DAM, CDP, and DXP solutions.

From CMS to DXP: Transforming Content Management and Agency Business Models

Form follows function

Techniques and strategies for meeting your user needs when developing for a CMS

User experience is more than just a buzzword - it is a key success factor for any project. UX principles can be used across disciplines to take projects to the next level. Learn how you can integrate UX into your work process at any level and why it is important not to see this discipline as a “black box” exclusively known by designers. Take away valuable insights that will help you develop better solutions and leave a positive impression on users.

Stefanie Kreuzer - User Experience Designer

Stefanie Kreuzer is a User Experience Designer with b13 GmbH based in Stuttgart, Germany. A former Informationdesign Student, she enjoys helping users accomplish complex tasks, tackling the challenges of Interaktion Design, and exploring effective concept strategies for designs that take users’ needs into account

Form follows function