Sitecore User Group Czechia - Founding SUGCZ & Organising the 1st event
This insight will look into the details of founding SUGCZ and organising the first event by Sitecore User Group Czechia.
The Sitecore User Group was founded in July 2024 with the goal of unifying the Sitecore professionals and Sitecore network in the Czech Republic and surrounding CEE countries as guests.
Welcome to #SUGCZ
The goal of Sitecore User Group Czechia is to get together the Sitecore community in Czechia & guests and share knowledge and expertise about working with Sitecore products.
SUGCZ is open to Sitecore professionals who classify themselves as:
- Sitecore developers,
- Sitecore clients using Sitecore products,
- Sitecore partners developing and consulting Sitecore,
- other professionals working with Sitecore.
Join platforms of SUGCZ
SUGCZ is present on various platforms, where we send updates, Sitecore news, and information about upcoming SUGCZ events.
Join #SUGCZ at:
These groups are for anyone interested in Sitecore, whether you are a developer, marketer, designer, or just curious about this powerful content management system.
Join the SUGCZ groups to connect with like-minded individuals, share knowledge and best practices, and stay informed about the latest Sitecore development updates.
Whether you are a seasoned Sitecore pro or a newcomer, everyone is welcome to be a part of this community. Let's learn, grow, and network together at our meetups!
Organising 1st SUGCZ event
After founding the new Sitecore User Group, we decided to organize the first event. On September 21st, the first SUGCZ event took place in Prague, organised and sponsored by ACTUM Digital. We did not start small but already aimed high, organising a full-day conference with nine speakers.
The speakers shared their insights on web development and how Sitecore revolutionizes the industry. Attendees had a chance to connect with like-minded technology professionals, expand their knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the newest trends in the ever-evolving world of digital technology.
Topics of the talks of SUGCZ
We had various topics of the talks that enhanced knowledge and skills of the attendees:
1. Anna Pokorná - Introduction of Founding SUGCZ & welcoming attendees
2. Pedro Almeida - Integrating Azure OpenAI Services with XM Cloud
3. Štěpán Novák - CI/CD Processes for Headless Sitecore XM Cloud and Next.js App in Vercel
4. Zdeněk Mžourek - Sitecore Item Events - Closer Look
5. Vlad Iobagiu - Content Translation using AI Tools
6. Martin Zaoral - Seamless Integration of Sitecore Content Hub with Microsoft AI Translator
7. Jose Neto - Sitecore & AI & RAG
8. Paulo Bortoluci - Azure Data API Builder: Simplifying Modern API Development
9. Tiago Farias - Choosing the Right Repository Strategy: Monorepo vs Multirepo
10. Augusto Davalos - Sitecore Send, facilitating amazing marketing campaigns to other almost no development needed
11. SITECORE QUIZ!!!
Summarising the event
The first SUGCZ Meetup was an insightful event where we delved into the world of Sitecore. We welcomed more than 20 attendees, experienced professionals, client stakeholders, for all of them, this meetup provided valuable knowledge and networking opportunities. It is truly valuable to be part of the Sitecore User Group Czechia community!
This piece was written by Anna Pokorná, Key Account Manager at ACTUM Digital.
Author
Anna Pokorná
Key Account Manager at ACTUM Digital. You can find me on LinkedIn