Umbraco Meetup: Portland

Open for Business: How Open Digital Platforms Fuel Innovation and Profitability

An in-person, interactive gathering that explores how openness is a growth strategy

Join us For an "Open" Discussion

The rules of digital are changing faster than ever. AI is accelerating everything — from how we design and build to how we deliver value. So how do you create digital solutions that don’t just survive constant change, but profit from it?

Join Mats Persson, CEO of Umbraco, one of the world’s most trusted open-source digital experience platforms, for a conversation about how openness isn’t just a technical choice — it’s a strategy for innovation and growth.

We’ll explore how open digital platforms give businesses, creators, and teams the flexibility to adapt quickly, integrate new tools, and build sustainable digital success in an AI-driven world.

Why Attend?

This session digs into the opportunities that openness unlocks — across technology, creativity, and business strategy. You’ll walk away with:

A new perspective on why open digital platforms give teams a true competitive edge
Real examples of how companies are turning flexibility and extensibility into profitability
Insights on the connection between open ecosystems, collaborative communities, and sustainable innovation
Clarity on how to build on technology designed for adaptability — and why that matters more than ever
An inside look at how Umbraco’s approach to openness positions it at the center of where digital platforms are heading

Who Should Attend?

This event is for anyone building, managing, or leading digital experiences:

Developers looking for extensibility and technical freedom
Designers who value creative control and flexibility
Content strategists focused on scalable workflows and consistent storytelling
Marketers evaluating how flexible, open platforms can support smarter campaigns, personalization, and integrated data strategies
Digital leaders focused on profitable growth and future-ready foundations

Something Fun: Wine Meets the Open Web

Portland Pairings, our favorite local wine shop, will be curating a tasting designed for the way we work.

Ever wondered what pairs best with an evening of prompt-engineering the perfect line of code or crafting that killer campaign in ChatGPT? We’ve got you. Expect a relaxed tasting menu that matches big ideas with bold pours.

Event Details

Location:
Kiln Portland - The Theater
1120 SE Madison St.
Portland, OR

Directions

Date/Time:
Tuesday, November 18th
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Reserve your spot today - then come ready for smart conversation, great company, food, and maybe a new favorite wine.

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Featured Speaker

Mats Persson - CEO, Umbraco

Mats Persson has over three decades of experience leading technology enterprises and start-ups across the US, UK, and Nordics. His career includes senior roles at PwC and IBM, as well as serving as COO of Adform and CEO of digital start-up Cavai. Holding a Master’s in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s in Economics, Persson brings a deep understanding of how to drive value and sustainable growth in the tech sector.

In September 2024, he became CEO of Umbraco, the open-source .NET CMS platform provider. Under his leadership, Umbraco continues to expand globally, now serving customers in over 100 countries and a community of more than 250,000 developers and users. Persson’s approachable, transparent, and trust-based leadership style aligns seamlessly with Umbraco’s culture as “the friendly CMS”—one that prioritizes ease of use, strong partnerships, and care for its people and open-source community.