Umbraco India User Group Hybrid Meetup

📅 Date: January 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST
📍 Location: Thapasya, InfoPark, Kochi

Join us for an exciting hybrid meetup where the Umbraco India User Group gathers to share knowledge, insights, and connect with community members. Whether you're an Umbraco enthusiast, a developer, or just curious, this event has something for everyone!

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM | Welcome & Introduction

• Brief introduction of the event
• Overview of the agenda
• Meet the event organizers and key speakers

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Meetup Organizers Group Chitchat
Speakers:

• Ansar M (Co-founder & CTO, Phases)
• Dhanesh Kumar MJ (Sr. Software Engineer | Umbraco MVP)
• Ginu Jose (Tech Lead, Phases)
• Girish S (Tech Lead, Phases)
• Nijas Hameed (Tech Lead, Wipro)
• Vishnu S (Project Lead, Phases)

Highlights:

• Tips for fostering connections and managing successful meetups
• Community updates and initiatives
• Open floor for questions and suggestions

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM | MVP Experience Share Session
Speaker: Dhanesh Kumar MJ (Sr. Software Engineer | Umbraco MVP)
Topic: “Insights and Experiences from an Umbraco MVP”
Dhanesh shares his inspiring journey as an Umbraco MVP, highlighting impactful contributions, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring developers aiming to make their mark in the Umbraco ecosystem.

10:45 AM - 11:10 AM | The Future of Content Management: AI-Driven Innovations
Speakers:

• Ansar M (Co-founder & CTO, Phases)
• Daniel Horn (Co-founder & CEO, Phases)
• Samjad Mooppan (CEO, Activelobby | Co-founder, Spiraldesk)
• Supimon Pavithran (Founder, 27 Technologies Private Ltd)

Highlights:

• AI Approaches in CMS
• Q&A with industry leaders

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM | Tea Break

• Networking opportunity
• Light refreshments served

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Technical Session 1
Speaker: Anuraj Parameswaran (CTO, Socxo | Microsoft MVP | Author)
Topic: “Building Your Own Copilot with Semantic Kernel”
Discover the power of semantic kernel with Anuraj, a tech veteran with 20+ years of experience in Microsoft technologies. Transform the way you think about development in this game-changing session!

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Technical Session 2
Speaker: Mats Persson (CEO, Umbraco)
An exclusive opportunity to interact with Mats Persson, the visionary leader shaping the CMS we all love. Don’t miss this chance to engage with the Umbraco CEO!

12:35 PM - 1:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Networking

• Recap of key points from the sessions
• Announcements of upcoming events
• Open networking

Additional Notes

• Ensure materials and tech requirements are prepared before the event.
• Moderators will assist in managing questions for both in-person and online participants.
• Clear instructions will be provided for online attendees to join virtual sessions.

We look forward to seeing you at this incredible gathering of the Umbraco community!
✨ Let’s connect, learn, and grow together! ✨