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4 Things You'll Learn at the Universal CMS Summit

Victoria Burt

Digital experiences are continuously evolving, and staying ahead of the curve means keeping up with the latest trends and technologies. The Universal CMS Summit is a first-of-its-kind, industry event to discuss the concept of the Universal CMS and the challenges vendors, implementers and practitioners alike face across the industry.

Here are four key takeaways you can expect from attending this innovative summit.

What is Universal CMS and the end of the “pure headless” era?

At the core of this year’s summit is the Universal CMS concept. Pure headless solutions solve important problems for developers but neglect the needs of content and marketing teams. But now we see the market for content management systems reconverging on a solution that honors the needs of all CMS stakeholders. Experts will share their experiences and strategies for navigating the complexities of managing and delivering content on any stack, using any technology, across any channel. 

The Importance of Visual Editing in a Headless Environment

At the summit, vendors and practitioners will share how they’ve approached visual editing in headless environments and how content teams can take back control of their content without developers having to compromise on technology. You’ll see demonstrations of various visual editing tools and how they are evolving to adapt to new technologies and use cases. 

Innovative CMS Use Cases and Success Stories

Real-world examples are one of the best ways to understand the potential of a Universal CMS. The summit will focus on the challenges that both content teams and developers face managing content across technologies and channels and how they’ve approached the solutions. 

The Future of CMS

The Universal CMS Summit will offer expert predictions and analyses of where content management systems are headed. Topics will include advancements in AI and machine learning, the growing importance of solving for the needs of all personas, and the impact of emerging technologies on design and functionality. Understanding these trends will equip you with the knowledge to future-proof your CMS strategy and ensure long-term success.

Conclusion

Attending the Universal CMS Summit is a must for any vendor, analyst, developer, content manager, implementor, or designer who interacts with content management systems and wants to stay ahead of the trends and network with other experts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and take your CMS strategy to the next level.

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The Shift to Universal CMS: Integrating Flexibility and Functionality

dotCMS explains the end of the 'pure' headless CMS era and recognizes the need for Universal tools that cater equally to developers and content creators.

Universal CMS: The Death of "Pure" Headless CMS

This article was originally published on the blog of industry thought leader and dotCMS’s VP of Product, Preston So, and is the first of a multi-part blog series discussing the future of content management systems.

The Universal CMS is universally editable tech-agnostically and cross-channel

dotCMS VP of Product explains why the next evolution of the CMS needs to be the universal CMS—headless-first with hybrid-headless for those who want it—as the web moves fully off the page.

Victoria Burt
Director of Product Marketing
July 16, 2024

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