Umbraco Global Event Calendar

Online event

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Editor experience isn’t just a nice‑to‑have — it’s what makes or breaks an Umbraco build. With Umbraco v17 and the first LTS of the new backoffice, we’re entering a new era of content editing powered by Bellissima… while also saying goodbye to some familiar comforts like AngularJS.

In this this month's Meetup, Joe Glombek will walk through how developers can design richer, more intuitive editor experiences using modern Umbraco tools. We’ll dig into blocks, templated labels, the newly introduced Umbraco Flavored Markdown (UFM), and when it makes sense to reach for custom views and project‑specific extensions.

Whether you’re managing complex content models, onboarding new editors, or just tired of hearing complaints about the backoffice, this talk will give you practical ideas for building editing experiences that are elegant, structured, and editor‑friendly — without sacrificing developer sanity.

Come for the Umbraco insights, stay for the community, discussion, and post‑talk Q&A with fellow Umbraco devs.

This Is Embrace, 526 Metal Box Factory, 30 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0HS, London, GB

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We are delighted to announce an evening of demos and a roundtable discussion on what you want to see from the meetups. There is also still time to feedback with the link below Umbraco London Meetup Questionnaire

We are welcome from 18:30, we shall look to get started around 18:45. We'll finish by 21:00 when we take the conversations to a local pub. -----

Experiments in V17 by Matt Bliss - Technical Director

Matt will guide us through some of his experimentation in V17 and his learnings.

AI: Am I Too old for this **** (stuff) by Andy Hawken

Andy asks the big questions and he's going to talk about his experiences with Claude AI in January and a bit of February too.

Meetup feedback rountable by Richard Thompson and the meetup team

Richard will run us through the results of the feedback survey on the meetup and we'll have a discussion on what people want to see from the meetups.

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This is Embrace will be kindly providing some refreshments. Space is a bit limited so if you realise you can't make it please be sure to change your RSVP to No in case there are people on the waiting list.

----- If you would like to contribute to our meetups please in touch by email (hello@umblondon.co.uk) - we are always looking for people to give talks, or London-based Umbraco agencies to host us for the evening. Please read the Code of Conduct for all our events.

CTI Digital, South Central, 11 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR, Manchester, GB

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LLMs are powerful, but they’re probabilistic, context-limited, and unreliable when asked to do everything at once. In this talk, Phil introduces Agent Skills: small, explicit, discoverable units of capability that actively manage context, guidance, and deterministic behaviour. Instead of relying on massive prompts or generic agents, skills load only what’s needed for a task, guide the model with structure and rules, and delegate anything that must be exact to deterministic code.

Using real examples and an Umbraco-friendly mindset, this session explores the anatomy of a skill, how skills are triggered and composed, and why this approach produces more predictable, maintainable AI systems. The future of AI isn’t autonomous agents guessing their way through problems — it’s skilled systems designed with intent.

Who Should Attend

This meetup is ideal for:

• Umbraco developers and .NET engineers
• Technical leads and architects
• Developers curious about AI beyond hype and surface-level demos

No prior AI or machine learning experience is required — just an interest in building systems that behave intentionally.

Why It's Worth Attending:

This meetup is more than just a talk about AI trends. It’s an opportunity to explore a more disciplined, engineering-led approach to AI, connect with the local Umbraco community, and take part in thoughtful discussions about where AI fits — and where it doesn’t — in modern software development.

Agenda

18:00 – Open for Mingling 18:30 – Pizza and Beer 19:00 – Talk: The Future of AI Is Skilled 19:45 – Open Social + Refreshments

Entry

Please check in at reception upon arrival, where a team member will guide you to the meetup location.member will guide you to the meetup location.

Online event

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Join us at the Umbraco Meetup, In this session we explores different ways of implementing Umbraco migrations, focusing on how custom data and database changes are handled within Umbraco projects.

Although the goal is the same safe and repeatable migrations—the implementation can vary based on project needs, complexity, and execution strategy. We’ll discuss:

• How migration approaches differ in execution and structure
• When to choose one approach over another
• Trade-offs around performance, safety, and maintainability
• Real-world scenarios from production projects

The session is intended to help developers understand how to think about Umbraco migrations, rather than just how to write them.

MWL, Edisonsvej 2, Odense, DK

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Er du i tvivl om, hvilken platform der bedst fremtidssikrer din forretning? Til dette meetup tager vi fløjlshandskerne af og kigger på den evige duel mellem Umbraco og WordPress.

Vi har inviteret Marko Freno fra mfwebdesign.dk, en af Odenses førende eksperter i moderne WordPress-løsninger, til at give os et ærligt indblik i, hvorfor Elementor-økosystemet dominerer markedet.

Overfor ham stiller vi Umbracos struktur, sikkerhed og skalerbarhed.

Det bliver praktisk. Det bliver ærligt.

Hele programmet:

kl. 16:00 Ankomst

kl. 16:15 Velkomst / Mahmoud fra MWL

kl. 16:30 Wordpress + Elementor / Marko fra MF-Webdesign Marko viser, hvordan man bygger lynhurtige, visuelt imponerende løsninger, der giver redaktøren 100% frihed.

kl. 17:15 Umbraco + Blog Grid / Mahmoud fra MWL Mahmoud viser hvorfor de største virksomheder vælger Umbraco som CMS, og hvordan man bevarer kontrollen over sit brand uden at låse redaktøren fast.

kl. 18:00 Aftensmad & Networking Vi serverer lækker pizza og kolde drikke. Mulighed for at sparre med vores konsulenter og eksperter om jeres specifikke setup eller udfordringer.

kl. 18:30 Paneldebat / Marko og Mahmoud Marko og Mahmoud tager de svære spørgsmål fra salen: Hvornår er WordPress nok, og hvornår er Umbraco en nødvendighed?

true, Clockwise, Generator Building, Finzels Reach, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6BX, Bristol, GB

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Hello fellow Umbracians!

For February we're bringing back and old and well-loved format: a demo night! true are hosting again at Clockwise in central Bristol, with the usual food and drink provided.

The talks for the evening will be:

• Whatever people want to show us! We have a few people lined up

Agenda:

• 🚪 18:00 - Doors open
• 🍕 18:15 - Food and drinks
• 🗞️ 18:30 - Welcome/news
• 🗣️ 18:45 - Talks and demos commence
• 🏠 21:00 - Home-time

Hope to see you there!

The umBristol Team

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Venue and Speakers to be announced.

Come along and hear all about the latest news about Umbraco CMS.

All attendees will also be in with a chance to win an exclusive Umbraco Scotland Hoodie.

Keel House, Garth Heads, Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

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Join us at Shout Digital HQ for the next Newcastle Umbraco Meetup! This event is designed to bring together the incredible talent from the Northeast to discuss everything from development to informal chats about ideas and ways to get involved in the Umbraco community.

What to Expect:

• Engaging Discussions: Dive into a variety of topics related to Umbraco development, best practices, and innovative solutions.
• Community Building: Enjoy informal chats where you can share your ideas, seek advice, and connect with fellow Umbraco enthusiasts.
• Inclusive Environment: Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to Umbraco, this meetup is a great opportunity to get involved and contribute to the community.

Agenda 18:00 – Pizza, beer and socialising 18:25 – Welcome 18:30 – Talks begin

Speakers and Topics:

Upgrading Umbraco 13 to 17: A Developer's Guide: Jamie Townsend - Umbraco Security Advisory Board Member \| Umbraco Master

With Umbraco 17 now the current Long-Term Support release, many organisations are planning their migration from version 13. This talk goes beyond documentation to address real-world upgrade challenges: adapting custom extensions for the new architecture, handling breaking changes in .NET 10, and writing code migrations for packages that don't have an automatic upgrade path. Includes worked examples and reusable patterns.

Let’s explore the back office: Richard Ockerby - Umbraco Package Team Member \| Umbraco MVP x5

Confused by the new back office? Not sure where to even start? Well don’t worry; I was too!

Let’s explore the new back office and take a look at some practical examples to getting started - we’ll tackle the fundamentals of the new back office, setting up your dev environment and create a simple property editor to give you an insight into the possibilities.

Interested in speaking? Drop us a message or comment on the event page!

Don't miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community, expand your knowledge, and build valuable connections. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dragon Coworking (Rochester), 7-8 New Road Avenue, Rochester, GB

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Please join us for an evening of Umbraco to catch-up on the latest news, discuss everything Umbraco related and listen to a talk or two!

For 2026, we will be running both in-person and virtual meetups, alternating every month. For those not able to attend in person we will be allowing attendees to attend virtually, so you can join us no matter where you are!

We will announce speakers for this event soon so please check back later!

There will also be food, drinks and some friendly socialising. What's not to like? ;-)

Whether you are an Umbraco novice or a seasoned developer, this is your chance to meet like-minded people to talk about our favourite friendly CMS! No matter what your role is there will be something to learn and your chance to meet other members of the Umbraco community from Kent and the surrounding areas.

Venue

The meetup will be at Dragon Coworking in Rochester (7-8 New Road Avenue, St. George Hotel, Rochester, ME4 6BB), a short walk from Chatham train station and with free on site parking.

If you wish to use the car park, please access via Gundulph Road, Rochester, ME4 4ED. You can then use the steps between buildings to access the entrance. If the car park is full there is on-road parking available but please check the parking restrictions.

On arrival, please make your way to St George's hotel reception (where you access Dragon Coworking) and contact one of the organisers who will come and collect you.

Please do not bring bananas, nuts or pineapple into the coworking space as there are members with allergies.

Westhafenhaus, Speicherstraße 1, Frankfurt, DE

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We are excited to announce that our next Umbraco Meetup will take place in March 🥳

The exact topics will be shared soon. For now, please mark your calendars and get ready for an inspiring time with the Umbraco Community in Germany.

ℹ️ It will be an on-site event in Frankfurt am Main

This meetup is all about learning together, sharing ideas, connecting with Umbraco friends and making new ones. Whether you are an experienced Umbraco developer or just starting your journey, you are very welcome to join us.

We look forward to a great community experience and hope to see you there. Save the date and stay tuned for more details.

true digital, Generator Building, Counterslip, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6BX, Bristol, GB

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Join us in Bristol the day before Umbraco Spark for the first Umbraco community hackathon of 2026! Anyone with an interest in the Umbraco ecosystem is welcome to attend: you do not need a ticket to Spark.

Umbraco community hackathons are an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to contribute to the Umbraco CMS codebase: whether it's for the 1st time or the 100th! There will be plenty of experienced folks from both Umbraco HQ and the community on hand to give help when needed.

Umbraco Spark Package Jam If you are attending Spark and competing in the Package Jam, then this is a great opportunity to work as a team in-person (if you have a Spark ticket, you will soon receive an email about the Package Jam).

Schedule We shall start at 09:30 GMT, but don't worry if you can't be there until later - you're welcome any time. We shall aim to finish by 18:00 GMT.

Sponsor The hackathon is being kindly hosted by Umbraco Platinum Partner true digital - at their new offices\, Generator Building\, Counterslip\, Redcliffe\, Bristol BS1 6BX.

If you have enthusiasm for working with Umbraco, a desire to take your first steps into contributing, or just want to meet some folks from Umbraco HQ and the community then sign up here, and then turn up on the day with a smile and your laptop!

Roxy Lanes, 13-29 Union St, Bristol BS1 2DF, Bristol, GB

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Umbraco Spark is back for 2026 and we're inviting all attendees to join for a pre-social before the main event.

The pre-party will be hosted once again at the ultimate game bar in Bristol, Roxy Lanes, the night before the conference on Thursday, 19th March.

All your favourite activities will return with ping pong, duck pin bowling, ice-free curling, pool tables and karaoke! There will be drinks and some food included, so come along and join the fun! Make sure you sign up!

Schedule:

• From 7:00pm — Arrive and join us for drinks in our reserved area (tables reserved from 7pm)
• 7:30pm — Activities begin
• 7:30–8:00pm — Food served
• 9:30pm — Karaoke

For those attending the Umbraco Hackathon in the day, you'll be pleased to know it's only a 8 min walk from there.

If you haven't got your ticket to Umbraco Spark yet, now is the time. Secure your spot today https://www.tickettailor.com/events/umbukfdn/1896581

What is Umbraco Spark? Umbraco Spark is back on Friday 20th March 2025 at We the Curious in Bristol. With the resounding success of the past 5 editions, it's gearing up to be the ultimate rendezvous for every dedicated Umbraco developer. Focusing on innovation, sustainability and forward-thinking, the conference features a line up of expert speakers sharing their knowledge and experience on the latest trends and innovations using Umbraco.

The Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, BS1 4QF, Bristol, GB

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Meeting point: Outside The Bristol, Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4QF.

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and hit the Bristol pavements because we're hosting an easy-paced, social 5K run on the day of the Umbraco Spark event! The run will be approx. 30 minutes.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun and active way to connect with fellow Umbraco enthusiasts, this run is for you.

Why Participate?

• Networking: Connect with fellow Umbraco enthusiasts in a relaxed and friendly environment.
• Wellness: Take a break from your screen, enjoy the fresh air, and boost your energy levels for the day ahead.
• Fun: Embrace the Umbraco spirit with a mix of fun, laughter, and community

This year, we will be running in support of SPUK (Suicide Prevention UK), a small, Bristol-based charity with a big impact, focusing on prevention rather than cure and aiming to reach people before crisis point. They prioritise awareness over money, helping reduce stigma and highlight the wider ripple effect of suicide.

We encourage everyone taking part to donate and to share this with your family, friends and the Umbraco community.

What to do next:

1. Sign up for the run
2. Donate to the SPUK (Suicide Prevention UK)
3. Deck yourself out wearing SPUK colours (Light Blue/Orange) - We may even be able to provide a few SPUK-branded tees)
4. Meet us at the designated starting point at 7 am.

Disclaimer: Participation in the Umbraco Spark 5K is entirely voluntary, and individuals assume all risks associated with their involvement. The organisers do not accept any responsibility or liability for injuries, accidents, or any other incidents that may occur during the event. By participating, you acknowledge that you run at your own risk.

We The Curious Bristol, BS1 5DB

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Umbraco Spark focuses on technical, innovation and developer-focused topics and is dedicated to bringing together developers for a day of learning and inspiration.

Ritorno Lounge, Harbourside,, Bristol, GB

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After the conference wraps up, come hang out with the Umbraco community at The Caraboo @ Ritorno Lounge—just a minute’s walk away! We’ve got a private room upstairs, and you can grab food and drinks while catching up, swapping stories, and just enjoying the evening together.

Address: Ritorno Lounge, Unit 3, V-Shed, Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5UH.

If you haven't got your ticket to Umbraco Spark yet, now is the time. Secure your spot today https://www.tickettailor.com/events/umbukfdn/1896581

What is Umbraco Spark? Umbraco Spark is back on Friday 20th March 2025 at We the Curious in Bristol. With the resounding success of the past 5 editions, it's gearing up to be the ultimate rendezvous for every dedicated Umbraco developer. Focusing on innovation, sustainability and forward-thinking, the conference features a line up of expert speakers sharing their knowledge and experience on the latest trends and innovations using Umbraco.

Check out the line up https://umbracospark.com/#what

Gleneagle, Colorado

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The Umbraco Developer Unconference

CODECABIN is the premier, invite-only weekend away for Umbraco developers, providing time to code, learn and network in a completely relaxed and open environment away from the hustle and bustle of every day life.

12 Developers We invite a mix of 12 Umbraco developers from a range of different backgrounds and skill levels, from back end to front end, and beginner to guru.

3 Nights We provide an all inclusive weekend break away in a private location somewhere in the UK countryside.

1 Unique Experience What happens next is totally decided by the attendees, but whatever does happen, it's guaranteed to be unique.

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Sydney Umbraco meetups happen every 3 months, around the 1st Thursday, running alternately with the Melbourne and Brisbane Meetups.

Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, 1700 København

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Codegarden is the Umbraco tech conference like no other...

Codegarden is a one-of-a-kind conference experience mixing learning and collaboration with just the right amount of fun and crazy.

It's the annual celebration of all things Umbraco, and the fantastic things that people can do and make with it, serving to inform and inspire.

What's more, it's the biggest congregation of Umbraco users and developers in the world.

Luminary, Level 1, 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, AU

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The purpose is to get together, discuss and learn a little about Umbraco having some fun while doing so. Whether there are two of us or 22, the event will go forward, so come along and take part!

Want to talk about something you are passionate about?

We are always on the lookout for new or experienced speakers. Submit a talk via this Call for Speakers form and the organisers will get back to you.

--- Melbourne Umbraco meetups run alternately with the Sydney and Brisbane Meetups.

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Sydney Umbraco meetups happen every 3 months, around the 1st Thursday, running alternately with the Melbourne and Brisbane Meetups.

Luminary, Level 1, 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, AU

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The purpose is to get together, discuss and learn a little about Umbraco having some fun while doing so. Whether there are two of us or 22, the event will go forward, so come along and take part!

Want to talk about something you are passionate about?

We are always on the lookout for new or experienced speakers. Submit a talk via this Call for Speakers form and the organisers will get back to you.

--- Melbourne Umbraco meetups run alternately with the Sydney and Brisbane Meetups.

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Sydney Umbraco meetups happen every 3 months, around the 1st Thursday, running alternately with the Melbourne and Brisbane Meetups.