Die 32. SUGDE führt uns ins wunderschöne Köln zurück. Dazu stellt uns die Valtech netterweise erneut ihre Räumlichkeiten zur Verfügung. Dieses Event wurde extra auf dieses Datum gelegt, da die offizielle Sitecore City Tour Köln ein Tag vorher direkt fußläufig entfernt stattdindet. Wir hoffen darauf, dass viele unserer üblichen Gäste auch zur City Tour kommen; Aber natürlich auch, dass wir neue Gäste von der City Tour bei uns begrüßen dürfen Wir freuen uns auf euch!
13:00 - 13:15
The board welcomes all the participants and kicks off the event
13:15 - 14:00
Agentic AI is everywhere—and Sitecore is no exception. With the recent release of version 1.0.0, the community-built Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server introduces a new way to orchestrate and scale content workflows within Sitecore. In this session, I’ll shed light on what MCP is, how it works, and the value it can bring to your day-to-day development and operational tasks. Whether you're looking to streamline media processing, automate content enrichment, or simply understand what all the buzz is about, this talk will give you a practical introduction to MCP and its potential impact.
14:30 - 15:15
When we began our first migration project to Sitecore XM Cloud, Page Builder lacked many essential features. Since then, it has evolved into a powerful tool. In this session, we’ll look at what it offers today and revisit key SXA basics — sharing one of the key lessons we learned along the way.
15:15 - 16:00
Take a well-deserved break to recharge with a delicious lunch and connect with fellow Sitecore enthusiasts. This is a great opportunity to network, share ideas, and exchange experiences in a relaxed and informal setting. Whether you're discussing morning sessions or making new contacts, enjoy good food and great conversation before the afternoon agenda kicks off.
16:00 - 16:45
How LLMs interpret content and how we should optimize our website for them
17:00 - 17:45
Agile" is not merely a development approach—it's a mindset. Applying agile methodologies with a waterfall mentality often leads to unnecessary overhead without delivering the intended benefits.
In this presentation, I will draw from over a decade of hands-on experience in agile project development to highlight real-world examples, pitfalls, and successes. You’ll learn practical strategies to help you and your team cultivate a truly agile mindset. This presentation will equip you with actionable insights to demonstrate the tangible benefits of genuine agility in your daily work.