What a day at Umbraco Spark ⚡
Incredible energy, inspiring talks and a community that just keeps getting better 💛
🎥 Highlights video below 👇
📝 Plus, all the conference buzz—read our blog: gibe.digital/blog/spark-2...
📅 Back on Friday 19 March 2027
🎟 Tickets drop November 2026
#UmbracoSpark
With the Demo God's not on his side at #UmbracoSpark, @carlcod_es will be joining us for our April Meetup to share his talk "DDoS My Desk: Load Balancing Live and Uncut!"
Join us on 28th April: https://www.meetup.com/umbristol/events/313867222/
A collage from an UmbraCymru meetup on a purple background titled “UmbraCymru – The Wales Umbraco Meetup.” The main image shows a smiling group posing together in a relaxed seating area with colourful cushions; one person holds up a blue hoodie reading “Friendly.” Smaller images show Lili presenting beside a screen with slides, a table covered in Umbraco-themed stickers and pens, and several pizzas ready to be served. The setting feels informal and welcoming, highlighting both learning and social elements. The bottom banner displays the URL: meetup.com/umbracymru.
We had a brilliant @umbraco.com meetup last week at Aspire Systems! 🙌
Lots of good discussions about what went on at #UmbracoSpark! 🚀
#UmbracoMeetup #Meetup #Umbraco #dotnet #usergroup #webdev #Cardiff
🚨 Last call! 🚨
Tomorrow night, we’re bringing #UmbracoSpark energy to #Cardiff!
Join us for the Umbraco Spark Debrief, a relaxed get-together to chat all things #Umbraco.
📆 Thursday 26th March, 18:00, at Aspire Systems (Method4)
www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...
#dotnet #webdev #meetup
The fortnightly #UmbracoCommunityHour virtual meetup is back for 2026!
Our first one is tomorrow 12:00-13:00 GMT, and we'll be looking back at the #UmbracoSpark discussing all of the talks and topics that inspired, intrigued and excited us!
#umbraco #dotnet #virtual #meetup
A collage of photos from the Umbraco Spark Innovation Conference. Scenes include a large audience seated in rows watching a presentation on stage, speakers delivering talks beside projected slides, and a group celebrating during the Umbraco Spark Package Jam Awards. One image shows attendees posing and pointing at a conference banner. Close-up shots feature a conference badge reading “Owain Jones – Aspire Systems,” and a poster illustration of Terence Burridge. Other images show presenters at lecterns, slides titled “Umbraco Decisions: Stay, Upgrade, Rewrite” and “Much Ado About Nothing,” and decorative orange conference branding throughout the venue.
I had such a brilliant time at #UmbracoSpark last Friday!
Brilliant talks and brilliant people! Experiencing the passion and energy of the Umbraco community has left me feeling re-energised after the seemingly endless rain of this Winter.
Very grateful to be part of this awesome community ❤️
#UmbracoSpark was INSANE! 🚀
Let’s keep the conversation going! Join UmbraCymru on Thursday, 26th March in Cardiff for our Umbraco Spark Debrief; a relaxed evening to discuss, debate, and digest the biggest takeaways!
#dotnet #webdev #meetup #umbraco #umbracomeetup #cardiff
Banner for the UmbraCymru – The Wales Umbraco Meetup on Thursday March 26th, 2026, 18:00–20:30. The event is in person at Aspire Systems/Method4, Trade Street, Cardiff. Theme: Umbraco Spark Debrief – a chance to hear what happened at the Umbraco Spark conference and discuss talks people may have missed. The banner includes the Umbraco Spark logo and photos from past meetups with speakers presenting and attendees seated. Free entry with food and drinks. Hosted by Aspire Systems.
Wow! #UmbracoSpark delivered some incredible insights today! 🤯
If you’re buzzing with ideas (or just need to process all the mind-blowing talks), join us on Thursday, 26th March, at Aspire Systems, for our #Umbraco Spark Debrief #meetup!
Let’s unpack the best bits over pizza & great company! 🙌
A print made up as a tribute to Terence Burridge mixed in with the We Are The Curuous Bristol museum wise heads
A lovely subtle tribute to a much missed community member at #UmbracoSpark
The #UmbracoSpark Conference is kicking off! 🌟 Community-led, fun and packed with inspiration. Find your seat and let’s make today amazing!
🎉 It’s @umbracospark.bsky.social day! If you're in Bristol today, get ready for a day packed with knowledge, networking, and next-level #Umbraco content! 🔥
Oh, and Cardiff folks, we’ve got something special lined up next week… 👀 an Umbraco Spark debrief meetup! #UmbraCymru #UmbracoSpark
The #umbracospark pre-party at Roxy Lanes, Bristol, is buzzing! 🎳 Games, fun, and community vibes all around.
The @umbraco.com Hackathon & #UmbracoSpark Package Jam is in full swing! 🚀 Excited to see what packages will be presented at the Package Awards tomorrow! #Umbraco #SparkPackageJam
Have a great few days at @umbracospark.bsky.social everyone! #UmbracoSpark
En route to #UmbracoSpark this morning! Looking forward to seeing some folks I haven't seen for a while and making some new friends.
First stop... the Spark Hackathon!
Swag packing day is here 🎒✨
The team is busy getting everything ready for #UmbracoSpark this Friday — lots of goodies, lots of energy, and maybe a little bit of chaos behind the scenes 😄
It’s all happening. We’re ready… are you? 🔥
The top text reads "20 March 2026 | We The Curious, Bristol, UK." A large orange "SPARK" logo is centered above a split-flap display showing the number "4", followed by the words "DAYS TO GO." The background shows a blurred image of people networking, with yellow tags in the corner repeating the venue and location.
Umbraco Spark is this Friday! ⚡
If you managed to grab one, you already know this isn’t a typical conference. Think amazing talks, great people and lots of community vibes.
We’re starting early with a pre-party on Thursday 👀
Join here: www.meetup.com/umbristol/ev...
See you at #UmbracoSpark!
A speaker announcement for Umbraco Spark featuring Mike Masey, a Full Stack Developer at Huskey Ltd. The event is scheduled for March 20, 2026, at We The Curious in Bristol. Mike is pictured smiling in a circular frame next to his talk title: "Can AI Build an Accessible Tool if You Only Write the Spec?" An orange button at the bottom states, "Tickets End Today."
🔦 Our final Speaker Spotlight
We’re thrilled to welcome back @mikemasey.bsky.social, Full Stack Developer at Huskey Ltd, to Umbraco Spark!
After exploring exotic countries 🌏 and snowboarding 🏔️, Mike is back. Don’t miss his talk on innovative problem-solving and tech adventures!
#UmbracoSpark
An event announcement for Umbraco Spark featuring Joe Glombek, a Senior .NET Developer at Bump. He is pictured speaking into a microphone, wearing glasses and a beard. The event is scheduled for March 20, 2026, at We The Curious, Bristol. The session title is "Developers, Assemble! Community is Your Team’s Superpower."
🔦 Spark Speaker Spotlight!
@joe.gl, Senior .NET Dev & Umbraco MVP, is back at Umbraco Spark in Bristol, Friday 20 March. 🎤
Topic: “Community is Your Team’s Superpower” 🚀
Don’t miss it! umbracospark.com
#Umbracospark #Umbraco #DotNet #DeveloperTalk #Bristol
Promotional graphic for Umbraco Spark on March 20, 2026, in Bristol. A "Speaker Spotlight" features Frédéric Harper, Senior Developer Relations Manager, holding a tabby cat. The session title is "Tiny but mighty: TinyMCE in Umbraco 17." An orange button at the bottom reads, "Grab your ticket."
Spark Speaker Spotlight 🔦
Frédéric Harper, Senior DevRel Manager at TinyMCE and veteran international speaker, is coming from Montréal! He’ll walk us through using TinyMCE in Umbraco 17 without losing data.
👉 umbracospark.com
#UmbracoSpark #DevRel
Banner for the UmbraCymru – The Wales Umbraco Meetup on Thursday March 26th, 2026, 18:00–20:30. The event is in person at Aspire Systems/Method4, Trade Street, Cardiff. Theme: Umbraco Spark Debrief – a chance to hear what happened at the Umbraco Spark conference and discuss talks people may have missed. The banner includes the Umbraco Spark logo and photos from past meetups with speakers presenting and attendees seated. Free entry with food and drinks. Hosted by Aspire Systems.
We're back for 2026!!!
Our first #Umbraco #meetup of the year will be an Umbraco Spark debrief! Where we will look at all of the awesome talks that happened at spark, explore the topics and discuss our what we learnt!
RSVP: www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...
#dotnet #webdev #cardiff #UmbracoSpark
Full-day Umbraco Spark schedule. 08:30 Registration. 09:00 Welcome. 09:15 “Umbraco Search – a developer’s perspective” by Kenn Jacobsen. 10:00 Morning break (20 minutes). 10:25 “Umbraco Decisions: Stay, Upgrade, Rewrite” by Rachel Breeze. 11:15 “Tiny but mighty: TinyMCE in Umbraco 17” by Frédéric Harper. 11:30 “Developers, Assemble! Community is Your Team’s Superpower” by Joe Glombek. 11:45 “Across The Cloudiverse” by Richard Jackson. 12:00 Lunch (60 minutes). 12:30 “Lunch with Candid Contributions: Live!!” (30 minutes). 13:05 “DDoS My Desk: Load Balancing Live and Uncut!” by Carl Sargunar. 13:55 “Can AI Build an Accessible Tool If You Only Write the Spec?” by Mike Masey. 14:10 “A Website, an Email, and an AI Summary Walk into a Bar…” by Georgina Bidder and Matt Sutherland. 14:45 “Much Ado About Nothing” by Kevlin Henney. 15:00 Afternoon break. 15:25 “What’s Next in the Backoffice” by Niels Lyngsø. 16:15 Quick drink and stretch break (15 minutes). 16:30 Package Awards. 17:15 Closing Drinks.
The Umbraco Spark 2026 programme is officially live! 🔥
Explore all the talks and timings for the day! Who are you most excited to see? ✨
👉 umbracospark.com
#UmbracoSpark #Umbraco
🎙️ LIVE at Umbraco Spark!
Join us at lunch time for a special live session with Candid Contributions — featuring special guests and open community conversations.
Come hang out, listen in and maybe even join the discussion 👀
More info: umbracospark.com
#UmbracoSpark ##Community
It's that time of year again where I share my tips for the #UmbracoCommunity about what to do in #Bristol in and around the #UmbracoSpark conference (featuring a map of venues as usual!)
https://joe.gl/ombek/blog/umbracian-bristol-guide/
#Umbraco
Promotional graphic for the SPARK Innovation Conference, taking place on 20 March 2026 at We The Curious, Bristol, UK. The image features orange and white text over a blurred background of people networking. A bright yellow banner across the bottom reads, "LAST CHANCE FOR SWAG!" Social media icons for Mastodon, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn are visible in the bottom right corner.
🚨 Spark alert! 🚨
Just 1 day left to grab a full Umbraco Spark ticket 🚀
After today: Basic only — no swag, no sparkle! ✨
Fun, learning and awesome experiences await! 😎
🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/umbuk...
👉 umbracospark.com
#Umbraco #UmbracoSpark #LastChance
An event promotional graphic for "SPARK." The image features a dark, blurred background of people networking. At the top, white text reads, "20 MARCH 2026 | WE THE CURIOUS, BRISTOL, UK." Below this, the word "SPARK" is written in large, bold orange capital letters with a stylized "A" that looks like a simplified spark or mountain peak. The center-left features a large black flip-clock style graphic displaying the number "4," followed by the large white text "DAYS LEFT." An orange banner underneath says, "TO SECURE YOUR TICKET TO SPARK." Additional white boxes at the bottom list the price as "@ £150+VAT" and restate the date, "20 MARCH 2026."
🔥 4 days left until Spark 2026! 🔥
Buy your ticket before midnight on 28th Feb to get ALL perks, including exclusive goodies! 🎉After that, perks won’t be included — don’t miss your chance!
🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/umbuk...
#UmbracoSpark #Umbraco #LastChance #WebDevLife
Promotional graphic for Umbraco Spark 2026. Text reads “20 Mar 26 | We The Curious, Bristol — Umbraco Spark — Speaker Spotlight.” It features Richard Jackson, Platform Engineer at Rocket Science Group, with a headshot in the foreground and a blurred photo of him presenting to an audience in the background. The caption says: “Join me where I’ll rethink cloud choices — beyond Azure, into what really fits Umbraco.”
Spark Speaker Spotlight 🔦
We’re excited to have Richard Jackson speaking at Umbraco Spark again!
Fantastic insights guaranteed — and we’re quietly hoping for another ukulele moment 🎶😉
umbracospark.com
#UmbracoSpark #Community
A promotional graphic for Umbraco Spark featuring a photo of three people sitting and talking at a table in a bright, modern setting. Bold white and orange text overlays the image, reading: 'LOW TICKET ALERT: ONLY 37 TICKETS LEFT BEFORE WE’RE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! JOIN THE UMBRACO SPARK COMMUNITY IN BRISTOL.' The bottom of the graphic includes social media icons for LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon, Bluesky, and X, alongside the event date '20 MAR 2026' and the Umbraco Spark logo in the bottom right corner.
LOW TICKET ALERT 🚨
Final few tickets for Umbraco Spark in Bristol are going fast! @umbraco.com Hackathon, Package Jam, 5K Harbour Run, Pre & After Parties—so many ways to connect and have fun.
🗓️ Mar 19–20, 2026
🎟️ Tickets → www.tickettailor.com/events/umbuk...
#UmbracoSpark #WebDev #DotNet
Picture of speaker Kevlin Henney on a dark background with a conference crowd. Text overlayed is 'Kevlin Henney, Thought Provoker –SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Much Ado About Nothing - Join me on 20th March in Bristol where I will be giving a short talk on nothing. Literally.
2026 Spark Speaker Spotlight 🔦 — Kevlin Henney is returning to speak at Umbraco Spark in Bristol on 20th March! If you caught his session last year, you’ll know it’s one to remember 🎯.
🎟️ Tickets on sale until the end of February → www.tickettailor.com/events/umbuk...
#UmbracoSpark #Bristol
Sophie and Lotte on stage at the Umbraco conference, laughing and wearing silver sparkly hats, with a colourful Spark banner behind them.
Sophie, Lotte, Tristan and Zade on stage at the Umbraco conference, laughing and Sophie and Lotte wearing silver sparkly hats, with colourful Spark banners behind them.
Sophie on stage at the Umbraco conference, holding the Package Award and wearing silver sparkly hat.
🎉 Sophie & @lottepitcher.bsky.social are back! The Spark Package Awards return. 🏆
@umbraco.com Hackathon & Package Jam on 19 Mar — finish your package & compete!
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/umbuk...
Hackathon: www.meetup.com/umbristol/ev...
#Umbraco #UmbracoSpark #Hackathon
