Optimizing Digital Experiences in a Digital-First World

VIP Dinner - Chicago, IL

Feb 19, 2025 6:00 PM8:30 PM CDT

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Event Description

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion exploring key components of a composable architecture and its tangible business benefits over some exquisite cuisine. The group will share their insights, discuss pain points and ask questions around how companies can best leverage composable technologies to drive innovation and growth.

BWG Connect, Acquia & EPAM invite you to join us for an interactive discussion over drinks and dinner with your peers! We'll explore the latest trends in the space and get your questions answered.

As always, there will be no sales pitches and dinner is complimentary.

Seating is limited, and RSVP is required.

Discussion Topics

  • Understanding Composability
    • How the flexibility and scalability of Composable technology is allowing businesses to select best-of-breed components (e.g., CMS, payment gateways, search) to create a tailored and adaptable digital experience.

  • Composability Speed-To-Market 
    • How Composable implementation can accelerate time-to-market and enhances customer experience by enabling rapid integration and updates without being tied to a monolithic platform.

  • Impacts to Security & Compliance
    • How Composable has open, enterprise-grade regulatory and data protection standards which leads to the overall enhancement of an organization's security and compliance 

  • Multisite Omni-channel Platform Scalability
    • How Composable helps streamline the tech stack by while enabling operational efficiency gains in global, multi-site, and multi-brand environments by creating uniformity of digital experience while allowing site-specific uniqueness across all channels

Event Partners

EPAM

EPAM Systems Inc. (EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company. Since 1993, the Company has leveraged its advanced software engineering heritage to become the foremost global digital transformation services provider – leading the industry in digital and physical product development and digital platform engineering services. Through its innovative strategy; integrated advisory, consulting, and design capabilities; and unique ‘Engineering DNA,’ EPAM’s globally deployed hybrid teams help make the future real for clients and communities around the world by powering better enterprise, education and health platforms that connect people, optimize experiences, and improve people’s lives. Learn more at www.epam.com.

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Acquia

Acquia empowers ambitious digital innovators to craft the most productive, frictionless digital experiences that make a difference to their customers, employees, and communities.

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Guest Speakers

Aaron Conant LinkedIn

Co-Founder & Managing Director at BWG Connect

Aaron Conant is Co-Founder and Chief Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a networking and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. Speaking 1x1 with over 1200 brands a year and hosting over 250 in-person and virtual events, he has a real time pulse on the newest trends, strategies and partners shaping growth in the digital space.

Bruno Costa LinkedIn

Principal Solutions Engineer at Acquia

Bruno is a Solutions Engineer with 15+ years of experience in the technology industry architecting and building solutions to a broad range of industries in Latin America, United States, and Canada. He's passionate about solution selling and how it brings together technology and people, creating solutions to shape the future.

At Acquia, Bruno is a member of the Global Account Team that manages Acquia's top 100 customers. His mission is to make sure our most strategic customers are successful in using the Acquia portfolio to provide the best customer experience to their users.

Seth Gregory LinkedIn

Director of Software Engineering, Global Head of Drupal Competency at EPAM

Seth Gregory is Director of Software Engineering and the Global Head of EPAM's Drupal and Acquia Practice. With more than 26 years of experience in software engineering, including more than 17 of those working with Drupal, he has played many roles: developer, architect, client liaison, team lead, and practice lead. An Acquia MVP award winner, Seth designs technical solutions to meet the unique challenges and business needs of customers from a wide range of industries and enables teams to successfully deliver these transformative digital experiences. Seth lives in the Washington D.C. area with his wife and two sons, and when not working he can often be found out exploring the world with them or getting cozy at home with a movie or four-player game.

John Picozzi LinkedIn

Solution Architect at EPAM

My official role is Solutions Architect at EPAM working from home in Rhode Island. My unofficial role at any organization I work for is resident Drupal fanatic; I believe strongly in contributing to the Drupal community and supporting open source in any way I can. I’m the organizer of the Drupal Providence Meetup, an Acquia-certified Site Builder, a co-host on Talking Drupal, and a co-organizer of the New England Drupal Camp. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Web Management and Internet Commerce, as well as an associate’s degree in Web Development from Johnson & Wales University. Throughout my career I have crafted Drupal solutions for organizations like CVS Caremark, Leica Geosystems, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Marriott International, Rhode Island School of Design, and Novartis. When I’m not immersed in the world of Drupal, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, drinking craft beer, cooking, and eating!

Event Moderator

Aaron Conant LinkedIn

Co-Founder & Managing Director at BWG Connect

Aaron Conant is Co-Founder and Chief Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a networking and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. Speaking 1x1 with over 1200 brands a year and hosting over 250 in-person and virtual events, he has a real time pulse on the newest trends, strategies and partners shaping growth in the digital space.

Bruno Costa LinkedIn

Principal Solutions Engineer at Acquia

Bruno is a Solutions Engineer with 15+ years of experience in the technology industry architecting and building solutions to a broad range of industries in Latin America, United States, and Canada. He's passionate about solution selling and how it brings together technology and people, creating solutions to shape the future.

At Acquia, Bruno is a member of the Global Account Team that manages Acquia's top 100 customers. His mission is to make sure our most strategic customers are successful in using the Acquia portfolio to provide the best customer experience to their users.

Seth Gregory LinkedIn

Director of Software Engineering, Global Head of Drupal Competency at EPAM

Seth Gregory is Director of Software Engineering and the Global Head of EPAM's Drupal and Acquia Practice. With more than 26 years of experience in software engineering, including more than 17 of those working with Drupal, he has played many roles: developer, architect, client liaison, team lead, and practice lead. An Acquia MVP award winner, Seth designs technical solutions to meet the unique challenges and business needs of customers from a wide range of industries and enables teams to successfully deliver these transformative digital experiences. Seth lives in the Washington D.C. area with his wife and two sons, and when not working he can often be found out exploring the world with them or getting cozy at home with a movie or four-player game.

John Picozzi LinkedIn

Solution Architect at EPAM

My official role is Solutions Architect at EPAM working from home in Rhode Island. My unofficial role at any organization I work for is resident Drupal fanatic; I believe strongly in contributing to the Drupal community and supporting open source in any way I can. I’m the organizer of the Drupal Providence Meetup, an Acquia-certified Site Builder, a co-host on Talking Drupal, and a co-organizer of the New England Drupal Camp. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Web Management and Internet Commerce, as well as an associate’s degree in Web Development from Johnson & Wales University. Throughout my career I have crafted Drupal solutions for organizations like CVS Caremark, Leica Geosystems, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Marriott International, Rhode Island School of Design, and Novartis. When I’m not immersed in the world of Drupal, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, drinking craft beer, cooking, and eating!

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BWG Connect provides executive strategy & networking sessions that help brands from any industry with their overall business planning and execution.

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