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.
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: Fatima Zaheer, Product Manager
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 // Focusing Our Sales Engine: ICP, Commitments, and Competitive Advantage
Speakers: Josh Bradbury, CRO and Jessica Orozco, General Manager, North America & APAC
This session is dedicated to our sales strategy and how we can win together. Josh will outline our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and the reorganization of our sales team to sharpen our focus. Chris will then detail our new commitment-based discounts, explaining how to leverage monthly and yearly spending commitments to offer competitive pricing and maximize benefits for our customers.
11:25–11:50 am // Built with you in mind: A New Agency Partner Program and Our “Better Together” Initiative
Speakers: Chantal Auguste-Lorquet, VP Agency Partners and Gauthier Garnier, GM DACH and Channels
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.
11:50–12:15 am // Scaling Your Business with Upsun: Platform Features That Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
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
Highlighting key product pillars and new capabilities for partners and their clients.
1:40-2:00 pm //Shopware Session
Breaking the Box: How Open Commerce Gives Agencies an Advantage with Stephanie Ryan, Chief of Staff - US Business at Shopware
2:00–4:25 pm // Tech track 🚀
- 2:00–2:20 pm // Upsun Fixed and Upsun Flex: what is what? A practical guide with Jonas Kröger, Upsun
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 with Jonas Kröger, Upsun
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 with Stephanie Daugherty, Upsun
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 with Corey Dockendorf, Upsun
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 with Michael Riley Jr., Upsun
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 with Guillaume Moigneu, Upsun
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 with Tara Condon, Jessica Orozco, Guillaume Moigneu and Greg Qualls, Upsun
- 2:20–2:40 pm // Fewer moving parts, happier devs, happier customers with Tara Condon, Jessica Orozco, Guillaume Moigneu and Greg Qualls, Upsun
- 2:40–3:00 pm // Clone, test, scale on demand with Tara Condon, Jessica Orozco, Guillaume Moigneu and Greg Qualls, Upsun
- 3:00–3:25 pm // Coffee break
- 3:25–3:45 pm // Enterprise-grade guard-rails with Tara Condon, Jessica Orozco, Guillaume Moigneu and Greg Qualls, Upsun
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
Day 2
9:00–11:50 pm // Business Track: Flash talks 🎯
- 9:00–9:20 am // Winning the City: How Monarch Digital Elevated Colorado Springs with Platform.sh with Caleb Thorne, Support Manager Monarch Digital
- 9:20-9:40 am // Never wait with Ezra Klughaupt Charles, CEO River Web
- 9:40-10:00 am // Sound Transit with Aaron McGowan, CEO Digital Convergence
- 10:00-10:20 am // JFK Library with Kristopher Widholm, Software Architect Chromatic
- 10:20-10:50 am // Coffee Break
- 10:50-11:10 am // "AI and IKE" - Internal Knowledge Environment and AI Agency with Joel Hart, Chairman/Founder Maru.ai
- 11:10-11:30 am // Making it Work: Adaptability For Success with Maier Bianchi, CTO Bemeir
- 11:30-11:50 am // Stronger Together: How Working as a Community Can Help Open Source Thrive in eCommerce with Tom Ketels Partner, Marketing Manager Hyva
11:50-12:30 pm // Tech Track: Flash talks 🚀
- 11:50–12:10 am // Creating new services and routes to market: AI and PaaS enabling accelerated business. Panel discussion with Sebastian Scheel, Managing Director Pimcore, Emilio Pontarelli Technical Manager Shopware and Robert Rand, CPO iPaaS.com
- 12:10-12:30 pm // Proven Perspectives: Crafting Impact Through Data Visualization
with Moira Miller, Director of Digital Marketing Proven & Chintan Parikh, CEO Proven
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.