HZTL Symposium sessions

Discover how we unlock greater possibilities for some of the world’s most recognized brands and their customers with our connected experience expertise.

The Experience OS: How design systems power enterprise scale

Today’s enterprise websites demand more than pixel-perfect UI kits. They require systems — living, evolving ecosystems that align design, development, and content operations to scale digital experiences with precision. Through a case study with a major enterprise brand, we’ll share how we built a foundational design system that aligned teams across brands, content ops, design, and development — establishing shared components, a design token library, robust documentation, and scalable governance.

Our speaker:

TJ Shaffer

VP, Creative Experience Design

Engage, inspire, convert: How Yas Island bridges content and commerce with Sitecore

Yasisland.com’s journey didn’t end at launch. Learn how Miral Destinations introduced its interactive itinerary builder, powered by Sitecore, to engage travelers before and after booking, closing the gap between content and commerce. Miral Destinations' Karan Chimnani will reveal how continuous optimization transforms inspiration into action – keeping users engaged while they dream, plan, and personalize their stay.

Our speaker:

Edward Stott

Delivery Director

The power of personal: How Cadence Bank drives results through tailored experiences  

In this session, discover how a top 40 U.S. bank and regional leader in the Southeast and Texas is leveraging tried-and-true strategies for advanced segmentation, real-time insights, and an agile product approach to improve customer acquisition and long-term loyalty.

Our speaker:

Erica Skelly

Manager of Omnichannel Personalization

Greystar & DP World: Inside two global digital transformations with Sitecore

What does it take to modernize digital operations across continents? Join digital leaders from Greystar and DP World as they discuss their Sitecore-powered transformation journeys. Discover how they’re revolutionizing the real estate and trade and logistics industries by delivering personalized experiences and scaling smart with composable tech stacks.

Our speaker:

George Smith

Regional Managing Director

Relentless simplicity: Designing for the next digital frontier

Discover how Alaska's leading telecom provider transformed its digital ecosystem to thrive in one of the most complex markets in North America. This panel will explore how Horizontal helped GCI navigate a modern enterprise digital transformation with unified platforms, smarter content workflows, and brand-led design that delivered real business growth and operational excellence.

Our speakers:

Irfan Masurkar

Group Director Technology Strategy and Delivery

Kyle Taylor

Associate Design Director

Thursday, October 17th

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Next-gen Sitecore development: Leveraging large language models for code generation

Faster coding that’s done right on the first try – we're here to tell you that yes, it’s possible. We'll explore how LLMs can be utilized to generate Sitecore headless-specific code snippets, templates, layouts, renderings, and more. Learn how to leverage large language models for more efficient code generation and build robust, scalable solutions with greater speed and accuracy.

Our speaker:

Muktesh Mehta

Senior Technology Lead

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Khushboo Sorthiya

Technology Lead

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Thursday, October 17

2:00 - 2:30 PM CDT

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Setting the foundation for AI-driven connected experiences

Consumers demand personalized, consistent experiences across every touchpoint. Learn how UCare uses XM Cloud & Content Hub with the power of AI for connected experiences—even in the highly regulated healthcare space.

Our speaker:

Chris Staley

Co-Founder & CDO

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Brian Kopp

Digital Transformation Associate Director, UCare

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Stream Symposium live on November 4th

Can't make it to Symposium? Catch the action live from wherever you are. Horizontal Digital and Sitecore are co-hosting a virtual livestream packed with behind-the-scenes access, MVP conversations, live commentary, and other moments you won’t see anywhere else.

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We're celebrating Symposium at an exclusive (and electric) party at the beach. Join us for drinks, food, incredible conversations, and a night dancing under the neon stars.

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The XM Cloud Playbook

Whether this is your first XM Cloud migration or a strategic modernization, this guide gives you the clarity, structure, and confidence to thrive in the cloud.

Whether this is your first XM Cloud migration or a strategic modernization, this guide gives you the clarity, structure, and confidence to thrive in the cloud.

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