Speaker · Meet Magento Czech 2026
Ruud van Zuidam
Siteation
01 The Talk
Magento Innovation: The Creation of a New Admin Theme
When
27 Aug 2026 · 17:00–17:30
For
Merchants / retailers
Language
English
Rather than just a deep dive into code, this session focuses heavily on the UX/UI evolution and the overall journey of modernizing a platform.
After all, the journey to a destination is often far more interesting and educational than just arriving there.
Tech attendees will appreciate the modern architecture and UI overhaul, while merchants and marketers will gain valuable insights into user experience, competitiveness against platforms like Shopify, and the strategic path required to bring a monolithic platform into 2026.
The journey to a destination is often far more interesting and educational than just arriving there.
02 About Ruud
With over 30 years of experience in CMS and e-commerce, Ruud van Zuidam is a veteran who has seen the landscape emerge, evolve, and sometimes... rust a bit.
As an informal speaker who loves to shake things up, Ruud van Zuidam isn't afraid to address the elephant in the room. Armed with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of shock value, he knows exactly how to energize an audience and spark a good discussion.
Currently, Ruud van Zuidam and others are building the future of Magento by dragging its legacy admin interface into 2026, ensuring the platform remains highly competitive against modern rivals like Shopify.
× Meet Magento Czech 2026
See Ruud live in Prague
One day, one track, 27 August 2026 at Spojka Events in Prague. Tickets are on sale now.