This was Codegarden 2025

The conference in Odense was at its best: open, warm and with bright sunshine. The great weather perfectly matched the atmosphere - smiling faces everywhere, great conversations and lots of small, lovely details that made the event special. Whether it was funny gimmicks or a boxing machine - there was always something to discover (or beat).

A real highlight: the boat trip. On the water, we got chatting to Umbracians from India, England and what felt like half the world - proof of how international and diverse the community has become.

Of course, there was plenty of brain food, too. The mix of business content, technical deep dives, and familiar topics was just right.

We were especially excited about:

• The latest developments in search within Umbraco
• Insights into the new e-commerce tools: Umbraco Commerce and Engage
• And: containerizing Umbraco with Docker – a topic that could become highly relevant for many future projects

Between talks and networking, there was also a massive game of Musical Chairs – and who took the win? Our very own Silvano! The reward for his athletic agility: a 36 kg wheel of Parmesan. We’re still not entirely sure how this happened, but we’re loving it. And now, we’re eagerly awaiting the cheese update – currently en route from Odense via special delivery.

Codegarden wasn’t just a conference for us – it felt like a mix of class reunion, tech deep dive, and community celebration – complete with unicorns, boat rides, cheese, and a whole lot of heart. We’re already looking forward to next year.