In this year’s highly anticipated Sitecore Symposium 2024, thousands from the Sitecore community will gather to network and share insights. Hosted over three days, the event promises to unveil the latest product updates and innovations, while delivering motivating breakout sessions tailored for marketers, developers, and practitioners. With top executives leading keynotes, attendees will be the first to hear about exciting new product announcements. As a leading Sitecore agency, Americaneagle.com’s team will play a pivotal role, contributing to six sessions, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for all involved. Sitecore Symposium is set to offer both inspiration and valuable takeaways.
This episode of the Sitecore Water Cooler podcast highlights the excitement to come!
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Sitecore Symposium MVP Summit
The MVP Summit, held just before Sitecore Symposium, brings together Sitecore MVPs, a group recognized for their significant contributions to the community. This exclusive event offers in-depth discussions, keynote sessions from Sitecore executives, and roundtables that explore the future of the platform. First-time MVP and Americaneagle.com Senior Sitecore Architect Jared Arnofsky shares his excitement about finally meeting the community in person. The summit serves as a space for MVPs to access insights and updates not yet available to the public, shaping their role as ambassadors for Sitecore. With new leadership from Eric Stein, Chief Operating Officer at Sitecore, and Roger Connelly, Chief Product Officer at Sitecore, the summit promises fresh perspectives and strategic direction.
Top Sessions to Watch at Sitecore Symposium 2024
The team is eager for several sessions at this year’s Sitecore Symposium. Key sessions include product roadmap presentations, such as the Content Hub and XM Cloud R&D roadmaps. Americaneagle.com Senior Sitecore Architect Mohammed Syam highlights sneak peeks into AI plans and the CEO’s keynote on building for measurable impact. Gaurav Argawal, Sitecore Solutions Architect at Americaneagle.com, is excited for customer showcases and developer-centric sessions, like next-gen front-end development with XM Cloud. Additionally, sessions on enhancing the developer experience and accelerating XM Cloud builds are highly anticipated. The introduction of the Sitecore Marketplace is also generating buzz, with hopes it will address extending the capabilities of XM Cloud.
United Airlines and Americaneagle.com, Main Stage Presentation
The mainstage session featuring United Airlines at Sitecore Symposium promises to showcase their digital transformation journey since 2015. Presented by Jon Price, VP of Americaneagle.com’s Sitecore Practice, Darius Florczyk, Senior IT Tech Lead at United Airlines, and Charlie Hong, Product Owner at United Airlines, the session will highlight how Sitecore has progressively helped them align technology with their distinct business goals. The presentation emphasizes that transitioning to composable architecture isn’t an all-or-nothing approach. United Airlines exemplifies how companies can adopt composable technology step-by-step, gaining efficiencies along the way. The session will be followed by a deeper dive, as part of the “Power to Build” series, after the keynote.
Learn more about the Sitecore Symposium main stage presentation, “Adopting XM Cloud & Composable Technology Across United Airlines.”
Building the Future with Sitecore XM Cloud and Vercel
The session on Sitecore XM Cloud’s integration with Vercel will dive into how the partnership accelerates project timelines and enhances performance. Presenters James and Jon will share tips on planning, licensing, and staffing for successful transitions, while also addressing key business and technical aspects of using Vercel. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how Vercel streamlines the composable architecture journey, reducing complexity and ensuring smooth maintenance post-implementation. With the participation of Vercel’s Chief Technology Officer Malte Ubl, this panel will demystify common misconceptions and provide actionable steps for leveraging the platform’s full potential.
Learn more about “ The Role of Sitecore XM Cloud & Vercel in Delivering Scalable, Fast and Secure Composable Solutions.”
Scaling B2B with Precision: Sitecore Search in Action
The session on Sitecore Search will focus on the use of federated search to enhance scalability and performance for B2B-driven industries. Jared and Richard Seal, Principle Partner Technical Advisor at Sitecore, will share insights into a real-world implementation where they built a federated search using the JF SDK. This project integrated six data sources across various websites, processing 7,000 PDFs in 44 languages to create a unified search experience. The session will dive into the technical aspects of leveraging Sitecore’s search tools out of the box, providing practical examples of how to optimize complex search needs for large-scale businesses.
Learn more about “Sitecore Search and B2B Scale: Raven Industries.”
Westfield Insurance’s Journey from Sitecore XP to Sitecore XM Cloud
Westfield Insurance’s upcoming session at Sitecore Symposium will detail their journey transitioning from Sitecore XP to Sitecore XM Cloud. The presentation, led by Maggie Burke, Director of Sitecore Operations at Americaneagle.com and Tim Shanahan, Sitecore Architect, with input from Westfield’s Principal Enterprise Architect Christian Coughlan, will cover the critical decisions that shaped their migration. Attendees will learn about the step-by-step process, key takeaways, and the successful build of Westfield’s new website using XM Cloud. This session will also highlight their website’s new capabilities, just in time for its launch happening shortly after the Symposium, making it a must-see for those interested in cloud migrations.
Learn more about “Claim to the Cloud: How West Insurance Successfully Converted to a SaaS DXP.”
Turbocharging Sitecore XM Cloud with Generative AI
The upcoming breakout session on turbocharging Sitecore XM Cloud with Gen AI, led by Alex Lentz, Americaneagle.com Architect, and Ahmed Okour, Technical Manager at Americaneagle.com, will explore how generative AI is transforming coding and design workflows. The session highlights practical applications like code conversion tools, including a feature that converts legacy code to modern formats, and a Figma plugin that transforms design assets directly into working components. Attendees will get a hands-on experience with these innovative tools, inspired by Vercel's AI-driven UI, designed to enhance efficiency and streamline processes within the Sitecore ecosystem. This session is sure to captivate anyone interested in AI-powered development.
Learn more about “Accelerate Sitecore XM Cloud Adoption Using Generation AI.”
Visit Americaneagle.com at Sitecore Symposium 2024
As the Symposium wraps up, attendees can look forward to a series of key takeaways and continued learning opportunities. Americaneagle.com’s Sitecore development team is participating in six speaking sessions, including a mainstage presentation with United Airlines, highlighting innovative strategies and success stories. Attendees are encouraged to visit the booth for a chance to win a Dream Vacation giveaway and receive personalized website assessments. Following the event, a podcast will be recorded to discuss major insights and announcements, including a special appearance by Sitecore's CEO Dave O’Flanagan. Stay tuned for valuable content that captures the essence of the Nashville experience.
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