[Epic] Launch CKAN Demo Series

[popovayoana]

Owner

Kate

Goal

Create a practical demo series that showcases CKAN features, extensions, integrations, and real-world workflows.

Background

CKAN is powerful and extensible, but new users and potential adopters benefit from seeing it in action. A demo series can reduce adoption friction, highlight modern capabilities, and showcase ecosystem innovation.

Activities

• Define demo format and cadence
• Identify initial demo topics Kate booted a file here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15oymSkjEN7AfEquNI4ANv_BhA3MZKvX7oiGiYDMh0a0/edit?usp=sharing
• Coordinate with speakers or demo owners
• Create event descriptions and promotion copy
• Support session logistics
• Record and publish demos where possible
• Create short recap posts after each demo

Suggested Demo Topics

• CKAN for new users
• CKAN extensions and plugins
• PortalJS and modern frontend experiences
• Data publishing workflows
• Search, metadata, and APIs
• Real-world CKAN implementation walkthroughs

Deliverables

• Demo series plan
• First 3 demo topics identified
• First demo scheduled
• Promotion copy created
• Recording or recap published

Success Criteria

• First demo delivered
• Recording or recap available
• Demo content can be reused for onboarding and promotion

[popovayoana]

update: we've identified a list of potential participants, here's the list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15oymSkjEN7AfEquNI4ANv_BhA3MZKvX7oiGiYDMh0a0/edit?usp=sharing

[popovayoana]

@katesampher could you please update the issue here eg people you've contacted, interviewed etc?