The adaptTo() 2025 Recap Podcast
The adaptTo() conference, the longest-running dedicated AEM event—having started in 2011 and surpassing even the history of Adobe Summit in its focus on AEM technologies—is the premier developer conference for Adobe Experience Manager in Europe. It's one of the essential annual gatherings for any technologist working in the Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem.
Each year, top AEM experts and numerous Adobe technical leaders take the stage, often previewing and unveiling emerging technologies you'll want to adopt in the months ahead -- including our own presentation on improving AEM and Edge Delivery performance in China!
If you're an AEM professional who couldn't attend adaptTo() this year, here's a recap of the highlights you missed!
Also available on Apple Podcasts and as an audio or video podcast on Spotify.
The discussion focuses on standout sessions and their practical implications for AEM developers, product owners, and the broader Adobe ecosystem:
- Top Sessions Overview — The panel shares their favorite talks from the conference, often featuring previews of new features and tools.
- AEM and Edge Delivery Insights — Deep dives into emerging technologies, best practices, and what's coming for AEM Live and Adobe Developers.
- Takeaways for Professionals — Actionable advice on preparing for upcoming changes, including innovations that attendees can adopt soon.
- Community and Future Outlook — Reflections on the conference's value for networking and staying ahead in the Adobe Experience Cloud space.
- 0:00 Introduction and Conference Overview
- 2:24 Pre-Conference Activities and Personal Experiences
- 6:03 Presenting at adaptTo() – The Developer Atmosphere
- 7:10 Their Session: AEM Performance in China with Edge Delivery
- 10:42 Favorite Session: New AEM Automation Tool (Replacing Groovy Console)
- 15:05 AEM as a Cloud Service Insights from SREs
- 19:01 On-Premise AEM Upgrades and Java 11 Challenges
- 21:15 AI in AEM: Refactoring, Migrations, and LLM Preparation
- 23:40 Advanced AI: RAG-Optimized Search and Practical Uses
- 27:16 Sling History and Why It's Still Relevant
- 30:11 Commerce Cloud Service Integrations
- 32:03 Lightning Talks and Community Hacks (e.g., Cross-Environment Replication)
- 35:13 Conference Strengths, Networking, and Closing Thoughts
Podcast Speakers
Tad Reeves
Principal Architect at Arbory Digital
Tad has been working with Adobe products since 2010 and has extensive experience in website infrastructure. Starting in 1996, he has worn nearly every hat in website delivery from solution architecture to product management, and has over two decades of experience. He loves that Arbory gives him the opportunity to provide honest and effective solutions, even if it means challenging prevailing sales perspectives. When Tad isn’t working, he enjoys mountain biking and exploring nature with his wife & 3 kids.
Principal Engineer at StreamX by Dynamic Solutions
adaptTo() 2025 Presenter
Senior Engineer at Dynamic Solutions
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