CMS Kickoff 27 conference program
Let’s make digital experiences better
The conference is tailored for digital leaders and features 2 packed days with a carefully curated mixture of talks, workshops, activities and world class facilitators, thought-provokers, speakers and session leads.
Unlike many other conferences, this one is not about speakers talking endlessly about their own work. Rather than being talked at, this is your conference for active participation and connecting with your peers with the goal to move things forward.
Program
Tuesday, January 19
9:00 - 9:30: Breakfast and registration
Join us early, get the conversation started, make some new friends and enjoy some freshly brewed coffee and tea.
9:30 - 9:45: Welcome & Opening
- By our hosts Janus Boye, Boye & Co and Matt Garrepy, CMS Critic
TBD
9:45 - 10:15
by Benni Mack (DE)
CTO at b13 and project lead at TYPO3
More session details coming shortly.
TBD
10:15 - 10:40
by Chuck Gahun (US)
Principal Analyst - Digital Business & Strategy at Forrester
More session details coming shortly.
TBD
10:40 - 11:00
by Graham Jones (UK)
Director, Marketing Technology & PMO at Cytiva
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11.00 - 11:30 Coffee & networking
TBD
11:30 - 11:50
by Heather Hornor (US)
COO at Form.io
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TBD
11.50 - 12.10
by Joel Varty (CA)
CTO at Agility
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TBD
12:10 - 12:30
by Matt Garrepy (US)
Chief Digital Officer at Solodev and Chief Critic at CMS Critic
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12:30 - 1.30 Lunch
1:30 - 2.30 Roundtables
Come join 2 x 25 minutes of informal roundtable discussions to get answers on your specific questions or help others by sharing your expert knowledge.
Each table has no more than 10 attendees and is assigned a specific topic and moderator.
First come first served: you don’t get to see who’s at the table until you get there.
After the initial 25 minutes are up, you get to pick another table for the next 25 minutes of discussion.
Tables:
(details coming soon)
2:30 - 3:00 Coffee & networking
TBD
3:00 - 3:15
by Matt McQueeny (US)
VP Growth at iMedia
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TBD
3:15 - 3:50
by TBD
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TBD
3:50 - 4:30
by TBD
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4:30 - 5:00 Coffee & networking
5:00 - 6:00 CMS Idol 2027
Help crown the next “2027 CMS Idol”! In this fast-paced, entertaining competition, contestants will have 6 minutes to showcase their system and try to win your vote.
If you like short demos, pithy commentary, and expert analyses, then look no further. This is the session for you. You'll hear thoughts from an expert panel of judges, but it's up to you to decide the winner.
Host: Matt Garrepy, CMS Critic
6:30 - 10:00 Social event
Join us for an informal networking dinner. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, January 20
7:00 Morning Run
We meet in front of the James for a relaxed 25 minute run.
9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast and networking
Join us early, get the conversation started, reflect on what you’ve already learned and enjoy some freshly brewed coffee and tea.
9:30 - 9:45: Morning welcome
A brief opening by our hosts Janus Boye, Boye & Co and Matt Garrepy, CMS Critic
TBD
9:45- 10:10
by TBD
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TBD
10:10- 10:30
by TBD
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TBD
10:30 - 10.45
by TBD
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10:45 - 11:15 Coffee & networking
TBD
11:15 - 11:30
by TBD
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11:30 - 11:50
by TBD
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11:50 - 12:30
by TBD
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12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
TBD
1:30 - 2:00
by TBD
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What’s ahead of us?
2:00 - 2:45
Led by Janus Boye (DK)
Conference chair
A brief interactive wrap-up of the two days. Join us for key lessons learned, big questions for 2027, perhaps a few answers and what happens next.
2:45 - 3:00 Goodbyes and see you next year!
Thanks for joining us. Continue the conversation over a cup of coffee or tea before leaving St. Pete!