{"id":85566,"date":"2019-06-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?p=85566"},"modified":"2022-02-01T18:49:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T00:49:44","slug":"get-ready-for-wp-engines-2019-digital-breakthrough-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/get-ready-for-wp-engines-2019-digital-breakthrough-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for WP Engine\u2019s 2019 Digital Breakthrough Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WP Engine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/attend.wpengine.com\/summit-us-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Digital Breakthrough Summit<\/a> is just a week away, and if you haven\u2019t registered yet, there is no time like the present.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual event brings together tech visionaries, agency trailblazers, and brand pioneers for two days of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and break-out sessions all geared towards helping you find your next digital breakthrough. For the past three years, the summit has served as an excellent source of knowledge, collaboration, and networking for attendees. Previous speakers include best selling author, Eric Qualman, R\/GA Chief Technology Officer, Steven Moy, and San Antonio Spurs Assistant Coach, Becky Hammon, among many others. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s summit will focus on breaking down the latest trends in digital marketing, web development, and new technologies like AI and predictive personalization. Session topics range from ways you can use WordPress to go to market faster, all the way to conversations about personal breakthroughs, including a keynote speech from NFL Hall of Fame Running Back, Emmitt Smith. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a continuation of <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/a-first-look-at-the-2019-wp-engine-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">this blog post<\/a>, which offers additional information about this year\u2019s summit agenda,<strong> <\/strong>we\u2019ve highlighted more speakers and sessions to look out for below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/attend.wpengine.com\/summit-us-2019\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Register Now<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Emmit Smith on Achieving your Personal Breakthrough<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a football star or a digital innovator, breakthrough moments are key to your success. Eight-time Pro Bowler, Emmit Smith is ubiquitous in NFL record books, the owner of the most rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and 100+ yard rushing performances in history. In this session, Smith will share the breakthrough moments that propelled someone who was called \u201ctoo small and slow for the pro game\u201d to become a three-time Super Bowl Champion, the NFL\u2019s all-time leading rusher, and ultimately enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create Content? Here\u2019s to your Digital Success: Performance Tools, Analytics, and Mobile First Strategy <\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Website creators increase engagement and conversions by building exceptional digital experiences for site visitors. How can we make those experiences better on WordPress?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior Mobile Solutions consultant at Google, Jonathan Chen, will discuss how publishers and business owners can drive audience and revenue growth with Google\u2019s Site Kit, and how <a href=\"https:\/\/amp.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Accelerated Mobile Pages<\/a> (AMP) and progressive web technology help content creators meet users&#8217; ever-increasing expectations\u2014all with an eye toward WordPress sites.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Four Principles for Creating Personalized Experiences for Consumers at Scale<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With retail giants providing near unlimited selection, vast inventory, low cost, and efficient purchase and delivery options, it\u2019s challenging to see how other businesses can compete. Today, retailers and brands of all types have to not only survive but thrive in order to keep up with their mega competitors. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accenture Interactive Digital Strategist, Heather Hildebrand, is heading the revolution in personalized digital experience and assisting retailers and other online brands to differentiate themselves from the competition and create lasting relationships with their customers. Hear her speak about the four pillars that can achieve this: Persistent Dialog, Purposeful Curation, Contextual Visualization, and Expert Advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Forget the CMS. Building an End-to-End DXP<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The world of the web has changed. Websites are no longer based on a single database, but are now fully-integrated digital experiences built on many moving parts and applications. Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) act as centers of gravity in a complex, extensive and interconnected technology landscape. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hear Crowd Favorite CEO, Karim Marucci, speak about specific case studies that demonstrate how you can build WordPress digital experiences that rival the best Adobe and Sitecore can provide, all at a more compelling total cost of ownership (TCO).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unlocking Team potential with Business Chemistry<\/strong> <br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wonder what it is that makes two people click or clash? Or why some groups excel while others fumble? Or how you, as a leader, can make or break team potential? 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