Kentico Connection Brno
Join us in Brno, October 18-19
BUY TICKETS NOWThe Manchester of Czechia awaits!
Brno is the second-largest city in the Czech Republic and has a rich history dating back to the medieval era. Known as the "Manchester of Czechia" due to its industrial heritage, today it is home to Masaryk University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Central Europe, and boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous theaters, galleries, and museums.
Historians will love taking in the impressive array of architectural styles and visiting the iconic Špilberk Castle, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, and the functionalist Villa Tugendhat, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Not that we want to distract you from your true purpose for being in Brno!)
Brno also plays host to the Czech MotoGP Grand Prix and to various international trade fairs and exhibitions throughout the year, attracting motorsport enthusiasts and businesses from all over the world.
Country-lovers will enjoy a trip to nearby Moravian Karst, a stunning natural area with caves and limestone formations—great for hiking.
But best of all... it's where Kentico was born! Which is why Kentico Connection is being held in Brno on October 18 and 19, 2023!
Who's ready for some world-class beer and roasted žebra? (Wait, what?)
Networking party
Kentico Connection isn't all brain work!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of creativity, culture, and whimsy at Kentico Connection 2023 Brno on October 18, 2023, starting at 6:00 PM at the Moravian Gallery in Brno.
We'll kick off with guided tours through the gallery, taking you on a journey from the Middle Ages to the modern day. Why not up your selfie game along the way, with "Robot Coffee", where you can make a latte with your face on the foam?
To cap it all off, we'll savor Czech delights on the gallery terrace, beneath the enchanting "Mrak" (Cloud), where colors and sounds come to life.
Don't miss this fun-filled evening!
The venue
Kentico Connection Brno will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel which is set within the green district of Brno’s business area and moments from the river.
After a day at the conference, you can easily walk to Špilberk Castle and Svoboda Square, where history, culture, and gastronomy meet to make the perfect evening in memorable Moravia. And when you decide to turn in to your stylish air-conditioned room (and its gleaming marble bathroom), you could always pull in to the on-site bar on the way. Just a thought.
After your crack-of-dawn visit to the state-of-the art gym (again, just a thought), you can enjoy breakfast at the Yard Lounge & Dining, which is also open for lunch and dinner, serving international cuisine alongside local specialties.
Sound good? Great! Then you'll be pleased to hear that ticket holders get a link to a discounted room rate at the Courtyard by Marriott in Brno. You're welcome.
A sizzling hot agenda
It's more than just meat that's roasting in Brno. Get ready for a truly inspiring agenda at Kentico Connection. You should prepare yourself for an epic lineup of speakers, game-changing sessions, and powerful insights that will redefine the digital landscape. Plus an awesome networking event! We'll be covering:
- The new product, Xperience by Kentico, and its upgrade path and roadmap
- Inspiring customer success stories
- The future direction of DXP
- The role of AI in digital experiences
- Headless is just a feature
- Content modeling best practices
- Consolidating the martech ecosystem and benefiting from simplicity
- Total Costs of Ownership and ROI for clients
Day 1
Let’s kick off Connection in style with a warm welcome from the CEO of Kentico, Dominik Pinter. Get ready to embrace the future as we share our vision and overall transformation of our business. Let’s explore the development of the DXP market and the digital experience journeys we’re all excited about.
About Dominik:
Before becoming Kentico's CEO, Dominik spent over 15 years as a software development professional working in a variety of roles within development teams as well as in leadership roles in software engineering and product management. His passions include SaaS, cloud computing, machine learning, security, and product management.
About Frans:
Ranked the #10 Martech influencer in Europe and #1 in the Netherlands, Frans is a passionate student of the field. With Marketing Technology as his playground, he has spent over a decade crafting Martech stacks for renowned brands including HP, Adidas, Audi, Basf, Unilever, Philips, AbnAmro, IKEA, Standard Bank, Carlsberg, Volvo, HP, and MediaSaturn.
In his talk, "The real meaning of trust in the era of beg data", Tim will explore how in the era of "beg data" – in which collection of personal data requires consent – trust becomes more important than CX. While trust discussions usually revolve around transparency and data security, Tim will discuss what trust is, how it works, and how Kentico, its partners, and customers can (re)build and nurture trust.
About Tim:
Dr. Tim Walters is the founder of Zero Theory and the privacy lead at The Content Advisory. He has over twenty years’ experience in content management, data privacy, and customer experience as a marketer, strategist, advisor, and keynote speaker. Prior to TCA, Tim was a Senior Analyst and Advisor at Forrester Research, and director of international marketing and strategy for FatWire Software. Earlier, he was a professor at the University of Rochester and New York University.
About Lukas:
As the Lead Training Specialist at Kentico, Lukas is on a mission to help Kentico customers unlock the full potential of the platform's amazing features. From crafting interactive e-learning courses to curating online educational content and leading in-person training sessions, he's all about making learning engaging and impactful.
About Debbie:
With 10 years’ experience working across the product management and product marketing spectrum – from startups to large organizations – Debbie is responsible for leading the Kentico Product Team and communicating the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Xperience by Kentico. Her product domain specialties center around content management and cloud service capabilities.
How to achieve business value through customer-partner trust and intimacy, and how to align the Kentico product roadmap with your business goals for long-term win-win cooperation.
About Roel:
Roel is a Digital Experience Evangelist with extensive experience in digital marketing. He works closely with our clients to identify their marketing needs and develop strategies that help them achieve their goals. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and our tools with clients, empowering them to stay ahead of the competition and achieve success in their respective industries. Recently he was recognized as a Kentico Most Valuable Professional (MVP), making him the first digital marketer to receive this honor.
About Ondrej:
Ondrej is a dedicated Customer Success Manager at Kentico, helping our new and existing clients get the most out of the Kentico platform. Ondrej collaborates seamlessly with our extended Customer Success team, solution architects, and training specialists, to ensure Kentico clients get the maximum value from our services.
Is your website the central pillar of your digital experience strategy? And what does the future look for website channels and a multichannel approach to building meaningful digital experiences? Digital experience maturity is the key to success! Discuss with Kentico partner and clients about how to approach your future-proof digital experience strategy.
Hosted by:
Roel Kuik, Kentico Practice Lead at Aviva Solutions and Kentico MVP
Our guest speakers:
Jan Havel, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at ACTUM Digital
As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of ACTUM Digital, Jan's main responsibility is corporate strategy and company development. Jan has extensive teaching experience at the University of Economics, University of New York in Prague, Charles University, Cevro Institute, and currently the Czech University of Life Sciences, where he teaches international programs in the field of strategic management and strategic marketing.
Day 2
About Debbie:
With 10 years’ experience working across the product management and product marketing spectrum – from startups to large organizations – Debbie is responsible for leading the Kentico Product Team and communicating the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Xperience by Kentico. Her product domain specialties center around content management and cloud service capabilities.
As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of ACTUM Digital, Jan's main responsibility is corporate strategy and company development. Jan has extensive teaching experience at the University of Economics, University of New York in Prague, Charles University, Cevro Institute, and currently the Czech University of Life Sciences, where he teaches international programs in the field of strategic management and strategic marketing.
About Liam:
Liam has over a decade's worth of experience using Kentico, from scoping functional and technical requirements to delivering complex websites built using the latest technologies to fulfil client needs. Among his preferred techniques for achieving this is the development of custom modules, which extend the capabilities of the admin interface. Liam has been awarded Kentico Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for two consecutive years, demonstrating his commitment to Kentico.
About Dmitry:
Dmitry is a Solutions Architect with 8 years of experience working with digital experience platforms. He is passionate about engineering solutions for complex business requirements, integrating systems, and delivering value for the customers. He has been recognized as a Kentico Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since 2020.
Meet Jeroen, a senior architect at TrueLime, a Dutch company specializing in large-scale web applications. With over 15 years of valuable experience in the .NET landscape and an unwavering passion for cutting-edge technologies such as AI-driven development and Cloud-native DevOps, Jeroen is dedicated to taking TrueLime's projects to the next level. His exceptional expertise is further underscored by his 13-year status as a Kentico MVP. He specializes in optimizing architectural designs and improving operational efficiency, with extensive experience in sectors such as education, healthcare, member organizations and knowledge institutions.
About Adam:
Adam leads Division at ACTUM, delivering CMS, DXP, and e-commerce solutions. He is enthusiastic about the opportunities presented by AI/ML
About Martin:
Martin designs solutions at ACTUM and leads pre-sales discussions with clients on content. His expertise ranges from CMS to e-commerce platforms.
Some of the speakers you won't want to miss
Tim Walters, Founder of Zero Theory
In his talk, "The Real Meaning of Trust in the Era of Beg Data", Tim will explore how in the era of "beg data" – in which collection of personal data requires consent – trust becomes more important than CX. While trust discussions usually revolve around transparency and data security, Tim will discuss what trust is, how it works, and how Kentico, its partners, and customers can (re)build and nurture trust.
Dr. Tim Walters is the founder of Zero Theory and the privacy lead at The Content Advisory. He has over twenty years’ experience in content management, data privacy, and customer experience as a marketer, strategist, advisor, and keynote speaker. Prior to TCA, Tim was a Senior Analyst and Advisor at Forrester Research, and director of international marketing and strategy for FatWire Software. Earlier, he was a professor at the University of Rochester and New York University.
Dominik Pinter, CEO at Kentico
Dominik is ready to welcome you and will kick off the conference in Brno. Get ready to hear the latest from Kentico, as he shares what makes Kentico and its partners successful.
Meet the Kentico team
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Event venue: Courtyard Brno, Holandska Street 12, Brno, Czech Republic, 639 00
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