## Strategy Below is a detailed strategy that maps specific CloudFest 2025 sessions to your goals for GoDaddy’s diverse portfolio. This plan highlights sessions that align with WordPress/CMS, commerce, design, and overall engineering innovation. --- ### 1. CMS & AI Integration for WordPress and Proprietary CMS - **Key Sessions for WordPress & Content Management:** - _Hosting WordPress in 2025_ Learn how modern hosting trends affect WordPress scalability and security. - _Empowering a Decentralized Web: How WordPress is Shaping the Future of Digital Freedom_ A fireside chat offering insights on decentralization and content management, vital for both WordPress and proprietary CMS strategies. - _AI Meets WordPress_ A panel discussion focused on integrating AI into WordPress—ideal for guiding your AI integration initiatives. - _Adding Layers to Maximise WordPress Security Strategy_ Essential for understanding evolving security needs in a WordPress context. - _Seamless Integration of WebPros Products: A Hands-On Demo Session_ Provides practical examples of integrating CMS products, inspiring features for both WordPress and custom CMS solutions. --- ### 2. Engineering, Innovation & Staff Learning - **Don’t Miss: Doctorow’s Enshittification Talk** - _With Great Power Came No Responsibility: How Enshittification Conquered the 21st Century and How We Can Overthrow It_ Led by Cory Doctorow, this talk is designed to spark critical discussion about platform ethics and long-term digital strategies. - **Additional Engineering & AI Integration Sessions:** - _Enterprise AI Integration_ A panel discussion featuring top AI executives on integrating enterprise-grade AI solutions across cloud infrastructures. - _Develop Your Own Virtual AI Assistant in 45 Minutes_ A hands-on workshop that boosts AI skills and encourages cross-disciplinary learning—a great way to upskill staff rapidly. --- ### 3. Commerce & Payment Processing Insights - **Targeted Learning Through Networking & Sponsor Engagement:** - Consider sessions like _Leveraging Customized Large Language Models (LLMs) to Help Your Customers Find Great Domain Names_. Although indirectly focused, it offers valuable insights into customer engagement strategies and domain monetization. - Hybrid cloud orchestration and cost-efficiency sessions provide indirect lessons on streamlining operations—a key factor in scalable commerce and payment platforms. - **Sponsor & Booth Interactions:** - Engage directly with fintech and payment processing technology sponsors at CloudFest to gather real-world insights and explore partnership opportunities. --- ### 4. Design & Creative Tool Opportunities - **Gaining Insights for Your Canva Competitor:** - _Enhancing User Experience: The New WHMCS Buy Flow_ Offers practical lessons on UI/UX improvements that could inform the development of your design tool. - **Exhibition & Networking Sessions:** - Sponsor booths and networking events are invaluable for discovering emerging design trends and creative collaboration tools. - This approach ensures that your team gains market and product insights applicable to your creative tool strategy. --- ### 5. Additional Networking & Strategic Opportunities - **Partner Engagement:** - Leverage the extensive CloudFest partner ecosystem to explore potential alliances in AI, cloud services, and fintech. - Attend networking events and social sessions (e.g., BierFest and ConneXion Party) to build relationships that could support mergers/acquisitions and strategic collaborations. - **Cross-Pollination of Ideas:** - Encourage cross-team attendance at varied sessions to foster idea sharing among WordPress developers, commerce engineers, and design experts. --- ## Schedule ### Day 1 – Monday, March 17 **Location: La Scala, Hotel Colosseo** **Agency Day Sessions (Morning)** - **Welcome to Agency Day** – 11:00–11:05 am, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - **[The Art of Upselling: Expanding Your Services Beyond Web Design](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74827)** – 11:05–11:20 am, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - Think about what additional services you can offer customers. - **[Big Projects, Lean Teams: Upgrade Your Agency to Enterprise Level](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74828)** – 11:20–11:35 am, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - Explore strategies for running lean internally and supporting customers as they grow. - **[From Chaos to Control: How the Right Tech Stack Fuels Enterprise Growth](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74829)** – 11:35 am–12:05 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - Insights on partnerships with Atarim in DIFY and applications in MWP. - **[Ecosystem Evolution: Harnessing the Power of WebPros Tools for Agencies](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74830)** – 12:05–12:20 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - Consider strategies for partnering with agencies that might choose cPanel. - **[Beyond Speed & Uptime: What Agencies Actually Need from a Hosting Partner](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=75038)** – 12:20–12:30 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - Learn about partnership initiatives from key team members. **WP Day Sessions (Afternoon)** - **Welcome to WP Day: Intro Session** – 2:00–2:10 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - **[Hosting WordPress in 2025](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74841)** – 2:10–2:40 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - Note the collaboration with WebPros and cPanel partnerships. - **[Empowering a Decentralized Web: How WordPress is Shaping the Future of Digital Freedom](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74472)** – 2:40–3:20 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - Focus on Mary Hubbard and potential decentralized ecosystem opportunities for GoDaddy customers. - **[AI Meets WordPress](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74473)** – 3:20–4:00 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - **[Hosting as a Product and Not Just a Service](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74476)** – 4:30–5:10 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - **[Domain Name Industry Trends Impacting WordPress Usage](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74478)** – 5:10–5:30 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - **[Adding Layers to Maximise WordPress Security Strategy](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74479)** – 5:30–5:50 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo - **WP Day Wrap-Up** – 5:50–6:00 pm, La Scala, Hotel Colosseo #### Social Event - **[Come2gether in the Streets](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=71875)** --- ### Day 2 – Tuesday, March 18 **Morning Sessions (COM Ballroom & Foyer)** - **[Welcome to CloudFest 2025: Innovation with Empathy](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=71913)** – 9:00–9:20 am, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin - **Diamond PLUS Keynote: WebPros** – 9:45–10:05 am, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin - **[With Great Power Came No Responsibility: How Enshittification Conquered the 21st Century and How We Can Overthrow It](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=72759)** – 10:10–10:40 am, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin - Cory Doctorow's recent talk on platform ethics. - **AI Becoming the Human Edge** – 10:45–10:55 am, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin - **[Responsible AI Computing](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=71984)** – 10:55–11:15 am, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin - **[Leveraging Customized Large Language Models to Help Your Customers Find Great Domain Names](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=72954)** – 2:30–3:15 pm, CloudFest Academy Petit Paris - **[Seamless Integration of WebPros Products: A Hands-On Demo Session](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74056)** – 3:30–4:00 pm, CloudFest Academy Petit Paris - **Gold Academy Session: Automattic** – 4:15–5:00 pm, CloudFest Academy Petit Paris - **How AI is Presenting Opportunities and Risks for WordPress Hosters** – 4:40–5:00 pm, NameStudio API Arena Stage #### Social Event - **[Shamrock Shake Party](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=71876)** --- ### Day 3 – Wednesday, March 19 **Location: COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin (with supplementary BarCamp sessions on Ring Stage)** - **[“Why Aren’t You Making Money from AI?](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=74070)** – 9:35–10:05 am, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin - **[WordPress at Scale: How Open Source Powers the Enterprise](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=75000)** – 11:05–11:15 am, Ring Stage - **[Beyond Infrastructure: Building a High-Value WordPress Service with Kinsta](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=72873)** – 11:25–11:35 am, NameStudio API Arena Stage #### Social Event - **[ConneXion Party](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=71877)** --- ### Day 4 – Thursday, March 20 - **[Ending the Race to the Bottom: How Secure and Ethical Hosting Can Drive Trust and Profit](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=72998)** – 9:00–9:30 am, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin - **[Service is Everything: Starting with Domain Names](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=72956)** – 9:40–10:00 am, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin - **[Keys to Successful Cloud & Hosting M&A](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=75033)** – 11:45 am–12:15 pm, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin - **[The War on Information Poverty: A Conversation with George Sadowsky](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=72793)** – 2:30–3:00 pm, COM Ballroom, Ballsaal Berlin #### Social Event - **[Bierfest](https://www.cloudfest.com/agenda#/talk?id=71880)** ## Partners (Sponsors) | Partner | Website | Description | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Aenix | [Aenix](https://aenix.io/) | A technology company focused on cloud infrastructure and data-driven automation. | | ablecom | [ablecom](https://www.ablecom.com/) | A global telecommunications provider offering unified communications and IT services.| | Admin Logo outlines | [Admin Network & Security](https://www.admin-magazine.com/) | | | AIC Logo | | | | Almalinux logo | [AlmaLinux](https://almalinux.org) | A community-driven enterprise Linux distribution. | | Alphacool | [Alphacool](https://www.alphacool.com) | Manufacturer of high-performance cooling solutions. | | AMD | [AMD](https://www.amd.com) | A multinational semiconductor company specializing in processors and graphics. | | apache | [Apache](https://www.apache.org) | The foundation behind the widely used open-source web server software. | | ampere 2 | [Ampere Computing](https://www.amperecomputing.com) | Develops high-performance processors for cloud and edge computing. | | arelion | [Arelion](https://www.arelion.com) | A global provider of network services and connectivity solutions. | | arrow | [Arrow Electronics](https://www.arrow.com) | A global provider of electronic components and IT solutions. | | apheros | [Apheros](https://apheros.com) | Provides innovative, data-driven solutions for cloud services. | | automattic | [Automattic](https://automattic.com) | The company behind WordPress.com and a host of open-source projects. | | AvePoint | [AvePoint](https://www.avepoint.com) | Offers data management solutions for enterprise cloud environments. | | Avisi Logo | [Avisi](https://www.avisi.com) | A provider of IT solutions and consulting services. | | bdt | [BDT Solutions](https://bdtsolutions.com) | Offers technology consulting and managed IT services. | | bellweather | [Bellweather Technologies](https://bellweathertech.com) | Provides IT services and solutions for digital transformation. | | bitninja | [BitNinja](https://www.bitninja.io) | Cybersecurity solutions that protect servers and websites from attacks. | | blockonomics | [Blockonomics](https://www.blockonomics.co) | Provides Bitcoin payment processing solutions for merchants. | | BotGuard | [BotGuard](https://www.botguard.com) | Protects websites and applications from bot attacks. | | Broadcom | [Broadcom](https://www.broadcom.com) | Designs and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. | | brizy | [Brizy](https://www.brizy.io) | A visual website builder for creating professional websites easily. | | Bytestock | [Bytestock](https://bytestock.com) | Provides IT hardware and cloud infrastructure solutions. | | Canonical | [Canonical](https://www.canonical.com) | The company behind Ubuntu, a popular Linux distribution. | | chenbro 1 | [Chenbro](https://www.chenbro.com) | Specializes in server and storage chassis and hardware solutions. | | CHARGEBEE | [Chargebee](https://www.chargebee.com) | A subscription billing and revenue management platform. | | Cloud 1 | | | | CloudLinuxInc | [CloudLinux](https://www.cloudlinux.com) | Develops secure operating systems for shared hosting providers. | | Cloudian | [Cloudian](https://www.cloudian.com) | Provides enterprise-grade object storage solutions. | | Cloudtango | [Cloudtango](https://cloudtango.com) | Offers cloud integration and IT infrastructure services. | | codesphere | [Codesphere](https://codesphere.io) | Provides container-based cloud development platforms. | | connect professional | | | | CCI | [CCI](https://ccicom.com/) | Offers IT consulting and integrated communications solutions. | | DigitaDataCenters | [Digital Data Centers](https://digitaldatacenters.com) | Provides data center solutions and IT infrastructure services. | | Dothewoo | [Dothewoo](https://dothewoo.io) | A creative digital agency delivering innovative interactive experiences. | | dell | [Dell](https://www.dell.com) | A multinational technology company known for computers and IT solutions. | | digital business | | | | Elemento | [Elemento](https://elemento.io) | Offers digital transformation and software development services. | | Elementor | [Elementor](https://elementor.com) | A popular page builder plugin for WordPress. | | endava | [Endava](https://www.endava.com) | Specializes in digital transformation and IT solutions. | | Extendify | [Extendify](https://www.extendify.com) | Provides tools to extend e-commerce and web platform functionalities. | | eurid 1 | [EURid](https://eurid.eu) | The registry operator for .eu domain names. | | impossible cloud 450 | [Impossible Cloud](https://www.impossiblecloud.com/) | Offers cloud hosting and innovative IT solutions. | | inter.link | [Inter.link](https://inter.link) | | | freename | [Freename](https://www.freename.com) | | | gooxi | [GooXi](https://www.gooxi.us/) | | | graid | [Graid](https://www.graidtech.com) | | | Greyd | [Greyd](https://greyd.io) | | | germantechjobs | [German Tech Jobs](https://germantechjobs.de) | | | hosting seekers | | | | hosttest 2025 | | | | itdomains | | | | it schulungen | [IT Schulungen](https://www.it-schulungen.com) | Provides IT training and certification courses. | | it sicherheit | [IT Sicherheit](https://www.itsicherheit-online.com) | Offers IT security services and solutions. | | IT Business | [IT Business](https://itbusiness.com) | | | jpc connectivity | [JPC Connectivity](https://www.jpcco.com) | | | lighton | [Lighton](https://www.lighton.ai) | | | linuxmagazine | [Linux Magazine](https://www.linux-magazine.com) | A publication covering Linux news and technology. | | memorysolution 1 | [Memory Solution](https://www.memorysolution.de/en/) | | | Monarx | [Monarx](https://monarx.com) | | | msi | [MSI](https://www.msi.com) | Manufacturer of gaming and professional computers. | | netcup | [netcup](https://www.netcup.de) | A German provider of web hosting and cloud services. | | nexspace | [Nexspace](https://nexspace.net/index.html) | | | nicky 2 | [Nicky](https://nicky.me/) | | | nicsrs | [NIC SRS](https://www.nicsrs.com/) | | | Nokia | [Nokia](https://www.nokia.com) | A leader in telecommunications and consumer electronics. | | Nutanix | [Nutanix](https://www.nutanix.com) | An enterprise cloud computing and hyperconverged infrastructure leader. | | nivida | [Nvidia](https://www.nvidia.com) | Renowned for GPUs and AI computing solutions. | | OVHcloud | [OVHcloud](https://www.ovhcloud.com) | Provides cloud computing, hosting, and dedicated servers. | | One MS Gobal | [One MS Global](https://onemsglobal.com) | | | Open E 1 | [Open-E](https://www.open-e.com) | Develops storage management and virtualization solutions. | | open xchange | [Open-Xchange](https://www.open-xchange.com) | Provides communication and collaboration software solutions. | | opennebula web | [OpenNebula](https://opennebula.io) | An open-source platform for managing private clouds. | | Omnisend | [Omnisend](https://www.omnisend.com) | Email and SMS marketing automation for e-commerce businesses. | | OxygenIT logo | [OxygenIT](https://www.oxygenit.io/) | Provides IT solutions and managed services for digital transformation. | | patchstack | [Patchstack](https://patchstack.com) | Offers security solutions and vulnerability management for web platforms. | | pfalzkom | [Pfalzkom](https://pfalzkom.de) | A German IT solutions provider. | | PIR | [PIR](https://pir.org/) | A non-profit organization dedicated to public interest research. | | Point | [PoINT Software & Systems](https://www.point.de/en/home/) | | | primeLineSolutions | [Prime Line Solutions](https://primelinesolutions.com) | | | qboxmail | [Qboxmail](https://www.qboxmail.com) | | | qualstar | [Qualstar](https://qualstar.com/) | | | rntrausch | [RNT Rausch](https://rnt.de/en/) | | | Reaktr Logo Default | [Reaktr](https://reaktr.ai/) | | | Realtime Register | [Realtime Register](https://realtimeregister.com/) | | | rnx | [RNX](https://www.rnx.ch/) | | | samsung 1 | [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com) | Global leader in consumer electronics and technology. | | stordis | [Stordis](https://stordis.com/) | | | storpool | [StorPool](https://storpool.com) | Offers software-defined storage solutions for data centers. | | supermicro | [Supermicro](https://www.supermicro.com) | Provides high-performance server and storage solutions. | | szymanski | [Mark Szymanski](https://markszymanski.co/) | | | taurus | [Taurus Group](https://tauruseu.com/about/) | | | TD SYNNEX 1 | [TD SYNNEX](https://www.td-synnex.com) | An IT distributor and supply chain services provider. | | toshiba 2 | [Toshiba](https://www.toshiba.com) | A multinational conglomerate focused on electronics and technology. | | Titan | [Titan](https://titan.email/) | Provides email and communication solutions. | | Tucows | [Tucows](https://www.tucows.com) | Offers internet services including domain registration and software downloads. | | tuxcare | [TuxCare](https://tuxcare.com) | Provides enterprise Linux support and security services. | | upmind | [Upmind](https://upmind.com/) | | | upback | [Upback](https://upback.cloud/) | | | VRSN | [Verisign](https://www.verisign.com) | Offers domain registry and internet security solutions. | | Vates | [Vates](https://www.vates.fr) | Provides IT services and digital transformation solutions. | | webpros | [WebPros](https://webpros.com) | | | wpengine | [WP Engine](https://wpengine.com) | A premium managed WordPress hosting provider. | | WP.one | [WP.one](https://wp.one) | | | wp tavern | [WP Tavern](https://www.wptavern.com) | A news website focused on the WordPress ecosystem. | | xboxdev | [Xbox Dev]((https://developer.microsoft.com/en-US/games/publish/)) | | | yorizon | [Yorizon](https://yorizon.com/en/) | | | Ynvolve | [Ynvolve](https://ynvolve.com/) | | | zoho | [Zoho](https://www.zoho.com) | Offers a suite of cloud-based business and productivity software. |