EVOLVE // Upsun Partner Summit lands in New York City
Two days of strategy, innovation, and connection—29–30 October at Yotel New York. Cap it off with rooftop views and celebration at The Skylark.
Be part of the inaugural North American EVOLVE // Upsun Partner Summit 2025. Join us in New York for hands-on sessions, expert insights, and bold conversations with our partner community—ending with a rooftop Partner Awards celebration above the city skyline.
29–30 October // Yotel, New York // 570 Tenth Avenue, W 42nd St, New York
- Get inspired by partner-first insights in tracks built for growth, innovation, and client success.
- Connect with peers and the Upsun team in the city that never stops moving.
- Celebrate excellence at The Skylark—high above Manhattan, where big ideas belong.
Register for EVOLVE // Upsun Partner Summit New York 2025
Save your seat for two days of insight, connection, and celebration—29–30 October at Yotel, New York
What to expect at EVOLVE // Upsun Partner Summit New York 2025
- Discover Upsun's vision // Hear why Platform.sh is now Upsun, and what this evolution means for your growth.
- Unlock new partner benefits // Be among the first to explore the enhanced Upsun Partner Program and our "better together" initiative designed to accelerate your success.
- Gain product insights // See how Upsun Fixed and Upsun Flex, plus AI-assisted automation, cut technical debt and future-proof your stack.
- Level-up technically // Learn how to optimize performance with Upsun Flex containers, autoscaling, and cost-sizing tools.
- Celebrate in style // Join the Partner Program Awards rooftop celebration at The Skylark and connect with the community.
Featured speakers
Agenda NYC 2025
Day 1
9:00–9:20 am // Setting the vision: why we’re relaunching as Upsun and how this helps you
Speaker: Frederic Plais, CEO
Platform.sh is now Upsun: same team, same bias towards partnerships with an enhanced product and a bigger vision.
9:20–9:45 am // Our DNA: why your partnerships are core to our business
Speaker: Gauthier Garnier, GM DACH and Channels
Celebrating the historic growth of our Partner Program and sharing the vision for the Upsun partner ecosystem, with key priorities and focus areas guiding us toward 2027.
9:45–10:10 am // Upsun: the cloud application platform humans and robots love
Speaker: TBC
An overview of the Upsun product, covering the user experience across Fixed and Flex projects, and our future roadmap.
10:10–10:35 am // Coming soon: customize Upsun with plugins!
Speakers: Guillaume Moigneu, Field CTO
Checkout a live demo of how to build a plugin app for the console.
11:00 am–11:25 am // Built with you in mind: a new Agency Partner Program and our “better together” initiative
Speakers: Chantal Auguste-Lorquet VP Agency Partners, Jessica Orozco, GM NA and APAC
This session will focus on our valued agency partners. Chantal will present the new and improved partner program, highlighting the enhanced benefits. Gauthier will then introduce the “Better Together” initiative, a program designed to foster closer collaboration and create new opportunities for our partners.
11:25–11:50 am // Partnering forward: what comes next?
Speakers: Josh Bradbury, CRO and Gauthier Garnier, GM DACH and Channels
11:50–12:15 am // Responsible use of LLMs
Speaker: Fabien Potencier, CTO
Reduce learning curve and time to first successful deploy
12:15–12:40 pm // Platform.sh becomes Upsun: what is on the horizon
Speakers: Tara Condon, SVP Marketing and Fatima Zaheer, Product Manager
Highlighting key product pillars and new capabilities for partners and their clients.
2:00–4:25 pm // Tech track 🚀
- 2:00–2:20 pm // Upsun Fixed and Upsun Flex: what is what? A practical guide
Upsun Flex introduces a more dynamic model without disrupting existing architecture or workflows. This session walks through the key differences, clarifies the operational mindset shift, and demonstrates why moving to Flex is simpler and more powerful than it may seem. - 2:20–2:40 pm // Containers unleashed: power, flexibility, and savings
Discover how container-level resources unlock new possibilities for developers. From custom builds to custom-sized preview environments, and even pausing environments to optimize costs and carbon footprint. - 2:40–3:00 pm // Scaling unleashed: bigger, faster, smarter
Learn how Upsun’s new scaling capabilities make performance effortless. With autoscaling and larger containers, handling bigger workloads has never been easier or more dynamic. - 3:00–3:25 pm // Coffee break
- 3:25–3:45 pm // Pricing unleashed: mastering Upsun sizing without the guesswork
No more “it depends.” Learn how to use Upsun’s sizing recommendations and calculator to answer the classic project manager question “What will it cost?” with confidence and precision. - 3:45–4:05 pm // Performance and outages: a step-by-step troubleshooting guide
Walk through common performance and outage issues. Learn how to interpret log files to pinpoint root causes, prevent outages, improve performance, and lower costs. - 4:05–4:25 pm // Closing on a high note: AI in action with Upsun Flex
See AI in action with Upsun Flex in this closing technical keynote.
2:00–4:25 pm // Business track 🎯
- 2:00–2:20 pm // Faster launch = faster cash-flow for agencies and their customers
- 2:20–2:40 pm // Fewer moving parts, happier devs, happier customers
- 2:40–3:00 pm // Clone, test, scale on demand
- 3:00–3:25 pm // Coffee break
- 3:25–3:45 pm // Enterprise-grade guard-rails
- 3:45-4:05 pm // TBC
- 4:10 to 4:25pm // Make your partner happy with scalable PaaS architecture
2:00–4:25 pm // Pimcore track ⚡️
- 2:00–2:20 pm // What is Pimcore PaaS, the value proposition
- 2:20–2:40 pm // Pimcore PaaS: plans and tuning in details
- 2:40–3:00 pm // Learnings in terms sizing and architecture
- 3:00–3:25 pm // Coffee break
- 3:25–3:45 pm // Key learnings / pitfalls
- 3:45–4:05 pm // How to be successful with Pimcore PaaSp
- 4:05–4:25 pm // Q&A Session: How to improve experience and plans
FAQ
Quick answers to help you plan your experience
Who should attend?
EVOLVE // Platform.sh Partner Summit is built for our partners—leaders, developers, and strategists—who want to sharpen their edge, explore what’s next, and connect with a forward-thinking community.
Where is the event taking place?
EVOLVE // Platform.sh Partner Summit New York will be hosted at Yotel New York, right in the heart of Manhattan. Expect a modern, energizing space that’s made for collaboration, creativity, and big ideas.
What are the event dates and schedule?
Join us on 29–30 October 2025 for two full days of keynotes, business and technical sessions, networking, and partner-led talks.
Is there a cost to attend?
It’s 100% free for our partners who have a valid confirmed registration. Register early to secure your spot (space is limited!).
Is accommodation included?
Accommodation is not included, but we’re happy to suggest hotels within walking distance of the venue. Please reach out to your partner manager to learn more.
How should I plan my travel?
Yotel New York is centrally located and easily accessible by subway, train, or cab. We suggest arriving on 28 October to settle in and get ready for two days of inspiration and action.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
We’ve got you covered. Whether you're vegetarian, gluten-free, or have specific allergies, let us know during registration and we’ll make sure your meals are safe and satisfying.
Will there be a social event?
Don’t miss the Partner Awards Ceremony and rooftop celebration on the evening of 29 October at The Skylark, with skyline views and unforgettable energy.
Can I bring a colleague?
Absolutely. Just be sure they are registered before registration closes. Please note spaces are limited per partner, please speak to your Partner Manager for more information.
What language will the sessions be in?
All sessions will be in English, tailored for our North American partner community.
Will sessions be recorded?
This event is built to be experienced in person. Select sessions may be captured, but we encourage live attendance for the full energy, interaction, and networking value.
Who do I contact with more questions?
Reach out to your partner manager if you have any questions or concerns.