Kentico Connection Nashville

Kentico Connection Nashville

Kentico Connection Nashville

Join us in Nashville, October 25-26

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Music City awaits!

With its rich musical heritage, Nashville is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum as well as the Grand Ole Opry, the longest-running live radio program in the United States. A wander down Broadway Street will have you wishing there was more time to take in the vibrant nightlife and honky-tonks and their live country music performances. (Not that we're trying to distract you from why you're in Nashville in the first place, but there's a lot of really cool things to do!)

If history is more your thing, then Nashville's got you covered! Browse the Hermitage, Belle Meade Plantation, or the Tennessee State Capitol, or why not get lost at The Parthenon in Centennial Park, a full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens serving as an art museum and a popular attraction.

But best of all... it's where Kentico Connection is being held this year on October 25 and 26!

Who's ready for some southern hospitality and Nashville hot chicken?

Networking party 

Kentico Connection isn't all brain work!

Dust off that cowboy hat and get ready for a boot-scootin' good time at the networking event for Kentico Connection Nashville 2023 on October 25, 6:00 PM at the Ole Red Nashville, Broadway.

Just walking distance from the venue, Ole Red delivers a complete country experience, with 100-proof live music, finger-lickin' BBQ delights, and signature beverages that'll have you two-stepping in no time. 

We assure you, it's going to be an uproarious blast that'll leave you grinning like a kid in a candy store! 

So, don't be a city slicker! Pack your cowboy boots and mosey on down to the Ole Red. Then onward to all the other fantastic bars and restaurants in town!


The venue

Kentico Connection Nashville will be held in AC hotel by Marriott in Nashville Downtown, a chic retreat just steps from the area's most dynamic destinations, such as Music City Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena and the famed honky-tonks of Lower Broadway. 

How else to move forward in your carreer, than wrapped in unrivaled comfort, surrounded by exquisite design, and with easy access to a gym, rooftop bar and outdoor pool? 

Sound good? Great! Then you'll be pleased to hear that ticket holders get a link to a discounted room rate at Marriott hotels in Nashville Downtown. You're welcome.

A sizzling hot agenda

It's more than just Hot Chicken that's a-cooking in Nashville. Check out the truly inspiring agenda at Kentico Connection. The two day event in Nashville is loaded with 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

Check out the day one agenda below and get ready for day two, which will feature two separate tracks - one Business and one Technical, perfect for marketing and technical folk, including but not limited to CMOs, VP Marketing/Marketing Leaders, IT Directors, CTOs, Developers, Media, Analysts & Influencers and Kentico Partners.

Day 1

Dominik Pinter
Managing Director at Kentico

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. 

Scott Brinker
Editor of chiefmartec.com

We're delighted that the "godfather of martech", Scott Brinker will present "Marketing and martech in the age of AI", in which he will discuss how marketing and martech are evolving rapidly to meet the opportunity of AI. From unified data and content in the cloud to composable workflows and customer experiences leveraging APIs across your stack, let's explore the new capabilities that are remaking the marketing universe as we've known it.

Scott Brinker analyzes marketing technology and its impact as the editor of the chiefmartec.com blog and serves as VP Platform Ecosystem at HubSpot. He also authored the best-selling book Hacking Marketing.
 

Chris Hajjar
Solution Engineer at Kentico

See the latest features in the new KBank demo environment.

About Chris:
Chris has been implementing Kentico since 2010, working both as a consultant/independent implementer and for partners in the Kentico network. He joined Kentico in June of 2021 as a solution engineer and has since been helping potential clients see how Kentico software can help them reach their digital goals. 

Debbie Tucek
Director of Product at Kentico
Now you know what we have, let’s deep dive into what’s ahead of us with Xperience by Kentico. We’ll remind you the product vision and strategy, and we’ll show what’s on the roadmap for the upcoming months.

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.
Wesley McChristian
Kentico Practice Director at Americaneagle.com and Kentico MVP

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 Wesley:
Wesley joined the Americaneagle.com team in 2011 and has since become the leader of the company’s Kentico practice. As the foremost Kentico expert at the company, he heads a team of project managers, driving innovation, training, and collaboration. Wesley excels in client communication, project updates, budgeting, and strategic guidance, fostering seamless execution of Kentico projects.

Michael Hennessey
Senior Customer Success Manager at Kentico

We will share some key learnings from our first successful Xperience by Kentico customers, who we supported via our unique Xperience Adopters Program. Learn how to build trust and develop successful projects on Xperience by Kentico.

About Michael:
As a Senior Customer Success Manager at Kentico, Michael helps clients and partners maximize the potential of our platform. Collaborating with solution architects, training specialists, and support engineers, he mobilizes our top resources to influence project outcomes.

Wesley McChristian
Kentico Practice Director at Americaneagle.com and Kentico MVP
Becki Dilworth
Chief Strategy Officer at BlueModus
Jasmine Martirossian
Chief Marketing Officer and the Chief People Officer at Mercury
Dean Dorazio
CEO and Partner at Wakefly

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. 

Hosted by:
Wesley McChristian, Kentico Practice Director at Americaneagle.com and Kentico MVP

Our guest speakers:
Becki Dilworth, Chief Strategy Officer at BlueModus.
With more than 20 years on the front lines of digital strategy, her varied background in content strategy, user experience, data and journalism remains the foundation for memorable and results-focused projects for BlueModus’ clients.

Jasmine Martirossian, Chief Marketing Officer and the Chief People Officer at Mercury
Jasmine is the Chief Marketing Officer and the Chief People Officer at Mercury, a global logistics company specializing in time- and temperature-sensitive shipments. Jasmine has an extensive track record of driving marketing success with digital technologies and has worked with many leading Content and Experience Management systems.

Dean Dorazio, CEO and Partner at Wakefly
As the founder of Wakefly, Dean and his team have been helping businesses transform their online presence since 2002. Due to his passion for online marketing, he has assisted thousands of clients in improving their online image through effective website development, lead generation tactics, and a desire to automate their marketing processes.

Networking party

Saddle up, put on your best pair of cowboy boots, and get ready for a boot-scootin' good time at the networking event for Kentico Connection Nashville. Ole Red isn't just a venue, it's a whole darn country experience that'll have you hollering "yeehaw!" from the first note to the last bite. We're talking 100-proof live music, finger-lickin' BBQ dishes, and signature drinks that'll have you two-stepping in no time.




Day 2

Debbie Tucek
Director of Product at Kentico

Learn more about how the Xperience by Kentico SaaS offering works, what the business benefits are, and how you can align it with your services for customers.

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.

Brian McKeiver
Brian McKeiverCo-owner of BizStream & Kentico MVP
This session aims to show the compelling reasons for modernizing your CMS while shedding some light on the capabilities of Xperience by Kentico. Why break up with Kentico Xperience 13 for Xperience by Kentico? Well, it's complicated. Kentico Xperience 13 and I have a long history and an amazing track record of success. But it's hard to ignore the appeal of what's next. Whether it's modern technology, multichannel capabilities, or cross-site tracking features, Xperience by Kentico offers a comprehensive solution. I'll share my real-world experience on how I successfully transitioned a project to Xperience by Kentico, reaping the benefits along the way. Leave knowing why Xperience by Kentico could be your future, offering not just a platform but a pathway to success. Don't worry, Kentico Xperience 13; I hope we can still be friends.

About Brian:
Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, a digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, Kentico MVP, Microsoft Azure MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has 20 years of experience leading his agency of more than 35 employees, about 100 clients spread out across North America, and one heck of an interesting story of how it all started from a two-person team. In addition to his expertise in web development, cloud, integration, and digital marketing, Brian is active with the tech community via his blog at Mcbeev.com.
Mike Wills
VP of Technology at BlueModus & Kentico MVP
Does your content strategy go beyond your website? Marketing leaders today are connecting with customers where they are already engaged, in frequent hangouts like social media, search snippets, and even AI chatbots.
Mike will talk through best practices for creating a content model that delivers on your multichannel strategy, with a review of Xperience by Kentico’s features that take content modeling capabilities to the next level. As a hybrid DXP, Xperience by Kentico will help you deliver on your content strategy.

About Mike:
As a VP of Technology at BlueModus, Mike leads teams to deliver some of the most complex customer solutions. With over 20 years’ experience, he has developed solutions ranging from shrink-wrapped software to high-profile websites. Whether consulting an enterprise or a startup, Brian guides customers through technical challenges and leads teams to achieve their business goals.(AR)
Briar DeHaven
Senior Account Director at Ntara
Maria Sidoti
Sr. Manager of Digital Production at GMCVB

Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is the first large-scale Xperience by Kentico site. In this session, you’ll learn:

  • Why GMCVB chose Xperience by Kentico
  • How their technical performance improved with the launch
  • How the new website serves their marketing goals and prepared them for the future
Maria Sidoti, Sr. Manager of Digital Production, GMCVB
Maria Sidoti is a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Digital Production for the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), Maria's expertise lies in crafting immersive digital experiences that showcase the vibrant essence of Miami as a world-renowned travel destination. With 21 years elevating the bureau's online presence, her visionary leadership births captivating, user-centric websites. A recognized travel influencer, Maria's fusion of tech savvy and passion drives Miami exploration.

Briar DeHaven, Senior Account Director at Ntara
Briar is a business development and strategic services professional with corporate and agency experience. Briar has worked with SMBs to the mid-market and above in B2C and B2B, leading the teams who enact digital transformation for clients. Briar is the consummate bridge-builder for companies, having been born literally on a bridge. (The Quinnipiac Bridge in New Haven... ask her sometime about the story.) Briar has worked with numerous clients on Kentico and is proud to have been a part of the GMCVB website project, which was the first major site released on Xperience by Kentico.
Joe Bare
SEO Manager at The Parking Spot
The Parking Spot, the leading near-airport parking company in the US, has outgrown its legacy homegrown IT-owned CMS and has decided to replace it with Xperience by Kentico. Joe Bare will describe the selection criteria and share the three phases of the strategy.
Dave Conder
Founder and CTO at BlueModus

Over the past few months, digital agency BlueModus has redesigned their own website,   in Xperience by Kentico. Dave will share their journey and what they learned along the way about ideal content structures and the benefits of a truly flexible architecture.

About Dave:
Dave Conder is the founder and CTO at BlueModus. When he founded the company in 2002, Dave aimed to blend value-driven and agile development that emphasized passion and innovation. Today, BlueModus has stayed true to those fundamental values and stands as a testament to delivering exceptional solutions that resonate with amazing clients. Having worked with Kentico for nearly 20 years, BlueModus has built hundreds of websites on the platform.

Trevor Fayas
Senior Software Engineer at Movement Mortgage and Kentico MVP
Learn the patterns of the Kentico Xperience 13 baseline architecture to ease upgrades to Xperience by Kentico today, and help keep those upgraded projects maintainable into the future.

About Trevor:
Over the years, Trevor has tackled a wide variety of projects and integrations and, as he puts it, has touched more technologies than he can recall (SQL, Oracle, Azure, Dynamics, etc.). He is primarily a .NET developer with a focus on Web Development and integrations. Trevor is a frequent contributor in the Forums, the Marketplace, and the author of many modules. He loves to code with the future in mind, addressing flexibility and ease of use.
Brian McKeiver
Brian McKeiverCo-owner of BizStream & Kentico MVP
Let's explore the practical steps for migrating from Kentico Xperience 13 to Xperience by Kentico. This talk provides a detailed walkthrough of the newly minted Migration Toolkit, covering its essential features for data extraction and population into Xperience by Kentico. We'll clarify the process, highlighting how the toolkit helps reduce manual effort and duplicate entry during the migration process. This session offers valuable insights, tips, and live demos to help you navigate your migration journey more effectively. So, pack your bags; this Migration Toolkit session aims to make your transition to Xperience by Kentico as smooth as possible.

About Brian:
Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, a digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, Kentico MVP, Microsoft Azure MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has 20 years of experience leading his agency of more than 35 employees, about 100 clients spread out across North America, and one heck of an interesting story of how it all started from a two-person team. In addition to his expertise in web development, cloud, integration, and digital marketing, Brian is active with the tech community via his blog at Mcbeev.com.



Some of the speakers you won't want to miss

Scott Brinker

Marketing and Martech in the Age of AI

Scott Brinker, Editor at chiefmartec.com

We're delighted that the "godfather of martech", Scott Brinker will present "Marketing and Martech in the Age of AI", in which he will discuss how marketing and martech are evolving rapidly to meet the opportunity of AI. From unified data and content in the cloud to composable workflows and customer experiences leveraging APIs across your stack, let's explore the new capabilities that are remaking the marketing universe as we've known it.

Scott Brinker analyzes marketing technology and its impact as the editor of the chiefmartec.com blog and serves as VP Platform Ecosystem at HubSpot. He also authored the best-selling book Hacking Marketing.

Dominik Pinter

Dominik Pinter on the latest from Kentico

Dominik Pinter, CEO at Kentico

Dominik is ready to welcome you and will kick off the conference in Nashville. Get ready to hear the latest from Kentico, as he shares what makes Kentico and its partners successful.

Navigating shifting tides: Market trends and fostering trustworthy client relationships

Tony Svanascini, CEO at Americaneagle.com

To remain competitive in today's dynamic business environment, digital agencies must constantly anticipate and adapt to new trends. In this presentation, Tony Svanascini, CEO of Americaneagle.com, a Gold Kentico agency partner, will discuss the dynamic nature of the market and vendor landscape, the significance of trust and strong relationships, and the pivotal role agencies play as trusted advisors. Attendees will walk away from this session equipped with the knowledge and strategies necessary to ensure long-term success.

Meet the Kentico team

Dominik Pinter photo
Dominik Pinter
CEO
Benjamin Franklin
VP Channel
Kentico
Petr Klouda
VP Global Sales
Mark Fleischer
Director of Channel Growth

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We can't wait to see you in Nashville on October 25-26, 2023. Tickets are 800 USD per person. Please fill in your billing information and your details, which will be printed on your name tag (name, position, company). After completing the registration form, you will receive a confirmation email. We’ll send you the invoice soon after. 

Please read our Terms & Conditions before registering for the event. 

In case you want to register more attendees from your company, please write down their full names, emails and job titles

FAQs

This event is specifically designed for marketing and technical folk, including but not limited to CMOs, VP Marketing/Marketing Leaders, IT Directors, CTOs, Developers, Media, Analysts & Influencers and Kentico Partners.
This event is in-person on October 25-26, 2023 at the AC hotel by Marriott in Nashville Downtown.
Kentico Connection will last two full working days. A networking evening will be held on Wednesday evening in each location.
Yes, you can choose from our sponsorship packages or talk to us about crafting a unique sponsorship experience that meets your specific needs. If you're interested in sponsoring the event, please contact us or reach out to your local Kentico Sales Manager for more details.
Early bird tickets are 600 USD until September 15, 2023. Standard tickets are 800 USD per person.
Tickets must be purchased by October 5, 2023. Simply fill in the form above and select how many tickets you would like. After completing the registration form, you will receive a confirmation email. We’ll send you the invoice soon after. 
Sure, please fill in how many tickets you want to buy using the dropdown in the form.
Each ticket includes two jam-packed days of agenda, full of talks, product demos, and discussions you won't want to miss. Your ticket also covers access to the networking/social event on Wednesday evening and your food and beverages during both days. Breakfast is excluded and should be part of your separate hotel booking.
Full terms and conditions can be found here: Terms & Conditions

We understand that going to an event is an investment of your time and budget, so we've summarized some of the key business benefits of why you should attend Kentico Connection and packaged them up into business justification letters. Download the Nashville business justification.

The AC Hotel Nashville Downtown is a 9-minute drive from Nashville Airport (BNA).

Event venue: AC Hotel by Marriott, 410 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, Tennesee, USA, 37203

No, the ticket does not include travel to and from Nashville or your hotel booking.

Kentico Connection Nashville sponsors

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SilverTech
Ntara
Konabos
BizStream
Just After Midnight

Interested in joining our sponsors?

Kentico Connection is renowned for bringing together industry experts, thought leaders, and businesses from around the world to explore the latest trends, insights, and best practices in digital experience and content management. 

As a sponsor you will enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, including: 

  • Enhanced visibility: Showcase your products and services to a targeted and engaged audience of Kentico partners and customers
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with potential clients, partners, and industry peers 
  • Brand exposure: Your logo will be featured prominently across event materials including the Kentico Connection website and social channels with backlinks to your website/channels 
  • Pre and post-event promotion: Benefit from extensive marketing efforts leading up to and after the event 

Choose from our sponsorship packages or talk to us about crafting a unique sponsorship experience that meets your specific needs. Get in touch today!

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