Kentico Connection Nashville
Join us in Nashville, October 25-26
BUY TICKETS NOWMusic 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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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)
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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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.
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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
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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!