[EVENT RECAP]
SHOPIFY EDITIONS.DEV EVENT 2024
TOGETHER SHAPING THE ECOMMERCE’S FUTURE
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024
07:00 am - 08:00 pm
ENERCARE CENTER & SHOPIFY OFFICE
Toronto, Canada
About Shopify Editions.dev Event 2024
Editions. dev, since 2022, is a big event for the Shopify community held by Shopify. It is a developer-first event that is meant for anyone who builds Shopify apps, themes, and custom storefronts.
This 2024 Shopify Editions.dev event was more special as Shopify celebrated its 20th anniversary. This event happened in real life on 25th June 2024, in Toronto, Canada and it attracted around 6,000 attendees from all over the world coming and joining this significant summit together. The participants were major Dev Entrepreneurs including App Developers, Agency Partners, Theme Developers, and Open Source Contributors, making it one of the most vibrant Shopify events for developers and those who are not developers but have a passion for Shopify development.
BSS Commerce had a fantastic time at Shopify Editions.dev 2024 in Toronto. Our Chief Product Officer – Jacob Duong, and Chief Customer Officer – Kin Pham, represented us at this major event to gain more knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, and Shopify’s future.
A Look at Shopify Editions.dev Event 2024
Editions.dev – a developer-focused conference for the Shopify community, in June 2024 brought the Shopify developer community together for product demos, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops with the latest tech.
Editions.dev event was divided into two parts:
- Editions.dev at Enercare center from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Afterparty.dev at Shopify office from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The first one was the full-day sessions filled with valuable information and engaging discussions from the Shopify team and the community, allowing participants to explore innovative strategies and connect with industry leaders.
It started with the breakfast meetups where it served participants energetic breakfasts for a lots-of-insights day. After that, it was a series of sessions on 3 main themes: App Growth, Extensibility, and Storefronts.
Highlighted sessions in the Shopify Summit 2024 at Toronto to be discovered:
Main Stage
- Kickoff + Editions Debrief
- Fireside chat with Tobi & Andrew
App Growth Stage
- Going global: Building apps & themes for new regions
- 3 steps to level up app security
- App-opportunities: What merchants want you to build next
Extensibility Stage
- All in on GraphQL
- What’s new with checkout extensibility
- Code less, create more: go faster with declarative app capabilities
Storefronts Stage
- The future of Shopify’s product data model
- Building awesome Hydrogen sites
- Panel: Hot topics with Storefronts leadership
Community Stage
- Panel: How to make the most out of Built for Shopify
- Wins & fails: Building themes as a solopreneur
- Is headless really that hard?
Workshop 1
- Checkout Extensibility 201: Complex use cases
- Extend your app with Flow
- Demo talk: Build apps fast with the Remix template
Workshop 2
- Build a Shopify theme with theme blocks
- Building high performance storefront with Hydrogen
- Partner talk: Optimize your Shopify app listing for growth
Roundtable 1
- Shopify Plus: Marketing secrets
- AMA with the Themes team
- Commerce M&A insiders
Roundtable 2
- AI & the future of apps
- $$$$ mastermind
- AMA with Checkout leadership
The event finished with a lively afterparty at Shopify’s office on 620 King Street, offering a relaxed setting for further networking and celebration.
Key Takeaways from Shopify Editions.dev Event 2024
Shopify’s Editions.dev event in 2024, celebrating Shopify’s 20th anniversary and also bringing audiences valuable insights for building a better future of eCommerce.
Deep dive into key takeaways from this remarkable event:
- Great software hinges on the complete experience: Performance, Design, and Integration. Having only two out of three isn’t sufficient for truly great software.
- The app market is highly competitive; only about 10% of apps are profitable. However, opportunities abound. Shopify emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement. There are various approaches to exploring app opportunities: Merchant signals, marketplace dynamics (like support/demand and spending patterns), app categories, as well as broader Shopify and macroeconomic trends.
- What do merchants seek in apps? Here’s the top 7 list, with the highest priority first: Effective problem-solving capabilities, seamless integration with Shopify, affordability, speed for both buyers and admins, reliable support and reviews, privacy and security measures, and mobile compatibility.
- There are five primary avenues for driving app traffic: App listings, App ads, engagement within the Shopify community, content SEO and social media strategies, and partnerships with ecosystem experts.
- Shopify now offers over 13,000 apps and just 200 themes, presenting a significant opportunity for theme developers to contribute and innovate.
- Shopify is prioritizing key products for 2024-2025: Storefront-Hydrogen, Checkout Extensibility, and Themes.
- The EU and Japanese markets are actively embracing eCommerce, creating global opportunities for product developers. EU businesses prioritize regulatory compliance, while Japanese businesses favor native Japanese support.
BSS Commerce at Shopify Editions.dev Event 2024
BSS Commerce at Pre-edition Mixer Event
One day before the main event, as the host, BSS Commerce was excited to hold a Shopify partners dinner and networking event before Editions.dev – The Pre-edition Mixer. This intimate event offered attendees a relaxed setting to meet fellow Shopify Partners from around the world over tasty food and drink.
With special sponsors from Avada Commerce and Qikify and dedicated support from volunteers, we successfully brought this event to life on an incredible night in June in the cozy Toronto atmosphere.
The Pre-Editions Mixer event was an outstanding success. Along with tasty food and drinks, many insights and exclusive previews of what’s to come in the eCommerce future were shared through inspiring discussions by passionate Shopify partners. Many connections were built with leaders in the industry, and great collaboration opportunities were sparked.
BSS Commerce at Editions.dev Event 2024
Joining this special event, the BSS Commerce team had a valuable chance to get a ton of insights about the latest tech and the future of eCommerce so that we can give our customers the best products and services as a trusted eCommerce solutions provider.
There were a lot of fantastic updates, including significant advancements such as Built for Shopify, which enhances the platform for both developers and merchants; Storefront Hydrogen, offering new capabilities for building dynamic and fast storefronts; and Checkout Extensibility, providing greater flexibility and customization in the checkout process.
Moreover, this prestigious event brought us the opportunity to meet and connect with visionary leaders, innovators, talented individuals, and community leaders like Mr. Matt De Sousa – founder of The Wide Company, fostering valuable exchanges of ideas and important connections.
A standout moment was when our CPO, Jacob D., met Tobias Lütke, CEO of Shopify, and heard about what Shopify updates to shape the eCommerce future. Also, our team came across Liam Griffin, Senior Developer Advocate at Shopify – the first Shopify employee our CPO followed on Twitter, and Glen Coates, Shopify VP of Product. Tobias, Liam Griffin, and Glen Coates are all truly inspiring figures for our product team.
Conclusion
The 2024 Editions.dev emerged as one of the most important events among the Shopify community, with the participation of numerous industry leaders and passionate individuals. It provided a wealth of knowledge on cutting-edge technology and Shopify’s future.
This event brought immense value to our CPO, Mr. Jacob, our CCO, Ms. Kin; and the entire BSS Commerce team. The insights and connections gained at Editions.dev 2024 will fuel our innovation and empower us to develop top-notch solutions that bring value to the Shopify community and the eCommerce community in general.
Also, it reinforces our commitment to growing alongside Shopify as a trusted Shopify solution provider to help thousands of online stores worldwide grow with our robust Shopify apps and dedicated & comprehensive development services.
