Pimcore Inspire Conference 2025: The Homecoming of Innovation Begins

This post is part of a special blog series covering key announcements, sessions, and behind-the-scenes moments from Pimcore Inspire 2025 in Salzburg, Austria. We’ll be updating this space with links to all related posts as they go live — so you can follow along with everything that’s happening during this unforgettable event. Because yes — this is huge. 🚀

• Pimcore Inspire 2025
• Pimcore Platform Release 2025.1
• Initial Pimcore Studio Release
• Pimcore Licensing

Pimcore proudly unveils the next-level evolution of our platform — a powerhouse of integrated Data and Experience Management that redefines what’s possible. With cutting-edge, award-winning capabilities across PIM, MDM, DAM, CDP, DXP, and E-Commerce, Pimcore officially steps into its role as the global leader in Product Experience Management (PXM). This is more than just a platform — it’s a revolution.

Pimcore is now the only unified PXM Suite that delivers all critical functionalities in one seamless, intuitive, and open platform. We’re not just leading — we’re dominating. As a recognized vendor in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for DXP, and a clear leader in the IDC and ISG quadrants for PIM/PXM, we’re making waves across the industry.

A Big Day for Pimcore and Our Global Ecosystem

Today marks a milestone for Pimcore and the entire ecosystem. Over 400 attendees are joining us in Salzburg, Austria for Pimcore Inspire 2025 — returning to the very city where Pimcore’s vision was born 15 years ago. The energy is incredible, and the theme, “Homecoming”, perfectly captures the spirit of the day. We’re back where it all started, surrounded by our community, and unveiling the future of our platform and vision.

The Agenda Is Massive — and the Magic Is Real

With a packed schedule of visionary keynotes, product deep-dives, expert talks, and hands-on demos, today is shaping up to be unforgettable. Here are the highlights so far:

Opening Keynote: Orchestrating the Future  🔑

We kick off with a bold message: Pimcore is not just shaping the future of data and experience management — we are orchestrating it. The next generation of our platform is here, powered by AI, machine learning, and a radically improved user experience in the brand-new Pimcore Studio. As PXM converges with DXP, our unified platform sets a new industry standard for scalability, automation, and personalization. And with Pimcore Copilot and AI-driven insights, we make digital transformation smarter, faster, and more effective than ever before.

PXM Keynote with Gartner’s Mike Lowndes 🌐

Mike Lowndes, VP Analyst at Gartner and author of the Magic Quadrant for DXP, joins us on stage to share exclusive insights on Gartner’s PXM framework. He explores how the shift from PIM to PXM is already underway, powered by a composable, customer-first approach that aligns perfectly with Pimcore’s best-of-suite model. This evolution doesn’t just redefine technology — it transforms how businesses operate, serve customers, and scale success in the Age of Efficiency.

Pimcore Studio Keynote: A New Era Begins 🖥️

After 1.5 years of focused innovation, we proudly launch Pimcore Studio — our most advanced UX/UI experience yet. With support for Assets and Data Objects, and a sleek, intuitive design, Studio empowers users and developers alike to build, pitch, and deliver smarter, faster, and with more flexibility than ever. Today’s live demo brings its power to life, showing how Pimcore Studio is already changing the game for our partners. This isn’t just a UI upgrade — it’s a foundation for the future.

More info about Pimcore Studio.

Pimcore Open Core: Simplifying Licensing, Staying Open 🛡️

We also unveil the new Pimcore Open Core license, which becomes the central license for the platform. It ensures Pimcore stays true to its open-source roots while maximizing security and compliance for clients and partners. This session clears up everything about the change — and shows just how easy the migration process really is.

So Much More to Come

The day continues with deep-dive sessions, expert talks, partner showcases, and a closing party that promises to be unforgettable. From cloud advancements to new revenue strategies for partners, Pimcore Inspire 2025 is delivering on its promise: to connect, inspire, and lead.

Welcome Home, Pimcore.

This moment is more than a celebration — it’s a turning point. A homecoming to where our journey began, and a bold leap into the next chapter of our story.

To everyone joining us in Salzburg and online — thank you.
Let’s shape the future of digital experiences, together.

We’ll be updating all of these blog posts throughout the day, so keep an eye on this space! As new keynotes unfold, announcements drop, and behind-the-scenes moments happen, we’ll make sure you’re the first to know. Stay tuned — this day is just getting started.