Graphic with the text “At 16, Will Steed took a different path into tech… and grew from beginner to Umbraco Master in months” alongside a photo of a young man wearing sunglasses outdoors, with the Umbraco logo in the corner.

Not long ago, Will Steed was trying to figure out how to add a dictionary item.

Today, he is building client solutions, contributing to packages, and helping others across the Umbraco community.

Take a moment to get to know Will 👇
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Tired of chasing new trends? We hear you. We’ve got you 🤝

We’re kicking off a new series with Cantarus, created to cut through the noise 🎙️

In our first session, the CEOs meet to share perspectives on leading through uncertainty in a fast-moving tech landscape 👇
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A promotional graphic for the Umbraco AI Hackathon in Aarhus on April 22, 2026, featuring a bold call to action above a photo of developers collaborating around a table.

Calling all Umbraco enthusiasts in Aarhus 🇩🇰 Join our AI Hackathon on April 22! Build AI-powered packages, meet Emma Burstow & Sebastiaan Janssen, and enjoy dinner & drinks.

Sign up now: umbra.co/4snW6Ry

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We’re curious... What is your Codegarden word? 💭

If you’ve been there before, how would you describe the vibe in just one single word? Drop it in the comments! 🦄

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The Rabbit is officially on bird-watching duty. Why?

In just 48 hours the Codegarden Early Bird discount will fly away! ⏳ 💸✨

🏦🐥 Catch the bird with the Rabbit and join the umbazing party in Copenhagen: umbra.co/3CTSuyJ

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🚀 Meet the nominees for the Umbraco Awards 2026! From stunning design to AI innovation and cloud solutions, these projects showcase the best of our community 🏆
Check them out: umbra.co/3Oq6hY3

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Umbraco CMS 17.3.0 is out 🎉

Upgrade to get small features, performance improvements, and another round of bug fixes.

Find the release notes here:
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Myth: AI should be built directly into the CMS core.

At Umbraco, we value flexibility. That’s why we’re keeping the CMS stable and introducing AI as a modular, optional layer. Configure providers. Define behavior. Extend with packages. Adopt gradually.

Explore at umbraco.com/ai.

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Applications for Umbraco MVP are now closed 🙏

Thanks to everyone who submitted their contributions! We’ll be reviewing applications and letting you know the outcome by the end of April 🤞🍀

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🦄 6.13% indescribable magic. 100% Umbraco.

If you think tech conferences are just gray suits and soul-crushing PowerPoint slides, you haven't been to Codegarden yet 😴🚫📊

Disclaimer: Watching may cause a sudden urge to join the shenanigans in 2026 🥳. Grab a ticket here: umbra.co/3XyG76A

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Missed the Umbraco community chats? They’re back 💙

After a pause since December, Community Hour returned last week and now takes place every other Wednesday from 12:00 to 13:00 GMT.

There is no fixed agenda, and that is very much part of the charm! Join in at umbra.co/4cdtdCR

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A smiling woman holding a wooden "Umbraco MVP" award reaches out for a congratulatory hug from a presenter on stage.

⏰ It’s your last chance!

MVP applications close TODAY! Be recognized for your contributions and grab your moment on stage at Codegarden 🏆🎉

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Last call: Want to be an Umbraco MVP in 2026? 👀

The deadline to apply is tomorrow 😱

If you’ve been helping others in the forum, building packages, contributing code, or creating something that brings value to the community, this is your moment. Take it!

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Don’t let the Early Bird discount fly away like our confetti 💸 🎊

Our "Head of Celebration" has approved, now we just need you! 🐰 Get your ticket before April 10th and save.

Secure your spot in the confetti shower here: umbra.co/3CTSuyJ

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We’re excited to announce the Umbraco in AI Community Team and AI in Umbraco Advisory Board! 27 brilliant minds will help shape AI tools in Umbraco for a better digital experience for all users!

Meet the teams and learn more about their missions here: umbra.co/47RtetG

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Lots of great AI hacking went down in Bristol last week 🙌

Whether you’ve already played around with Umbraco.AI or want to get started, hackathons like these are a great way to kick-start new learnings and ideas.

Check out the upcoming #Umbraco AI Hackathons: umbra.co/40OO0X4

A close-up, side-angle shot capturing the moment an Umbraco MVP award is presented. The recipient, wearing a checkered shirt, looks on with a smile as he accepts the wooden trophy.

The Umbraco MVP Program isn’t just about recognition 🏆

New MVPs get a FREE Cloud project, FREE training course, and a FREE Codegarden ticket 🎟️🎉

If you’re contributing to the community, why not apply?
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What does it take to grow the Umbraco community in India? 🇮🇳🙌

That’s the mission driving Umbraco MVP Debasish Gracias.

He’s working to bring more developers into the Umbraco community and create space to connect, share, and learn locally.

Read his story at umbra.co/4sNwMoT

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Umbraco CMS 17.3.0 Release Candidate is out with small features, performance improvements, and another round of bug fixes (82 issues closed) 🎉

Check out the release notes here:
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A large group of people on the Codegarden stage holding wooden trophies. A woman in the center is gesturing while speaking, and the crowd is visible in the foreground.

No matter how you contribute — bug fixes, PRs, packages, forum help, or meetups — it all matters 💜

Apply to become an #Umbraco MVP before March 31! 💪

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79 G2 badges. Not that we’re counting… okay, we are 😄

Our G2 Spring 2026 results are in, and they highlight something we care deeply about: making things easy to use.

We could list all 79 badges here… but where’s the fun in that? Explore the highlights for yourself at umbra.co/4sMd6l7

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Umbraco Package Awards 2026 announcement graphic showing an engaged conference crowd. Text reads: "Your package deserves the spotlight. Submit it for the Umbraco Package Awards 2026."

📢 Submissions for the Umbraco Package Awards 2026 are open! Nominate your package for global recognition, including the new Umbraco AI Package Award. Deadline: May 3, 23:59 CET. Winners announced at Codegarden. Submit your nomination now! umbra.co/4rLt7Hq

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A graphic titled "What can you do with the new Backoffice Agent Skills:" followed by three points: faster onboarding with instant AI explanations, building faster with AI pair programming, and rapid prototyping from concept to reality in minutes. A button at the bottom reads "Check out the AI blog post" next to the Umbraco logo.

And #4?

Assist with upgrades: Use AI to map legacy extensions to current patterns for faster, more accurate upgrades or rebuilds.

Phil Whittaker dives deeper into how the Agent Skills work together with the Umbraco Backoffice in a new blog post: umbra.co/3P9C7bC

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A group of people sitting at a long table in a bright, modern office, watching a presentation on a large screen titled "Umbraco AI."

Attendees in a modern lounge area chatting around high-top tables with drinks and snacks during a break.

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Another week, another Umbraco 360° event in APAC 🇳🇿

This time in Auckland, where the energy was incredible. The Umbraco ecosystem in New Zealand is blooming, and we’re here to help it reach its massive potential. Thanks to everyone who joined - especially our four-legged attendee 🐾

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💸 You’ve got 99 problems, but getting your boss to send you to Codegarden is no longer one 😎

Disclaimer: Use these tips at your own risk. If your boss catches you yelling "synergy" three times in a row, you're on your own! 🏃💨

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Umbraco Product Update - Q1 2026 Explore this update featuring the launch of Umbraco Compose, a new AI strategy, enhanced security in Umbraco Cloud, and a new era for Search.

The Q1 Product Update is here! 👀 Catch up on everything Umbraco, including the launch of Umbraco Compose, a new AI strategy, enhanced security in Umbraco Cloud, a new era for Search, and a lot more! Get yourself fully updated here: umbra.co/4deyr27
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Promotional graphic for SPARK Innovation Conference on 20 March 2026 at We The Curious, Bristol, UK. A yellow banner across the bottom reads: YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE!

Next week, Umbraco Spark lands in Bristol 🫶 The main event is next Friday, but make it a proper Umbraco weekend with these community events👇

🤖 Hackathon and Package Jam: umbra.co/4bhrMl7
🍻 Pre Party: umbra.co/3NsrJLw
🏃 Harbour Run: umbra.co/3NicKUf
🍻 After Party: umbra.co/4usk7cI

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A group of award winners posing on stage at Umbraco Codegarden, with some attendees hugging and others holding trophies.

Our Umbraco Community’s contributions are incredible 💜

If you’ve been making an impact, apply to become an MVP. It could open the door to even greater things 🏆

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Could your company win one (or more) of the Umbraco Awards 2026? 🏆

Share your team's achievements and gain global recognition! No video needed, easy form, and partners can turn entries into case studies.

Submit by March 13: umbra.co/4l7zW42

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Security Advisory announcement graphic from Umbraco with the text "Security Advisory" and "Medium severity" on a blue background with a shield icon.

Three moderate-to-high severity security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Umbraco CMS 16 and 17. Patches are now available. Please refer to the security advisory blog post for details and how to address the issues: umbra.co/40TZsAv

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