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In Episode 28 of Beyond the CMS, host Chris Bryce sits down with Sven Al Hamad, CEO & Co-founder of Webiny CMS, to explore the future of content management systems and how serverless architecture, open-source development, and AI integration are shaping the next generation of digital experiences.
Sven shares his journey from developer to CEO, the evolution of Webiny from a web agency into a modern headless CMS, and why enterprise control over data privacy and infrastructure is more important than ever. Discover how companies like Siemens and MotorTrend are using Webiny for secure, scalable, and highly customizable CMS solutions.
They also discuss:
The meaning and future of headless CMS
Why self-hosted serverless infrastructure matters
Data compliance in the age of AI and LLMs
The shift toward agent-first websites and chatbot personalization
Why open-source isn't about free — it's about freedom
The role of developers and the power of community-led product evolution
Whether you're a CTO, CMO, developer, or digital strategist, this is a must-watch conversation on how CMS platforms are transforming—and what comes next.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:35 Sven’s journey to Webiny
06:50 What makes Webiny different
14:25 Serverless and AWS hosting explained
22:00 Data privacy, AI, and legal implications
30:45 Why Webiny chose open-source
39:15 Enterprise case studies (Siemens, MotorTrend)
47:30 The future of headless and personalization
55:00 AI-powered websites and agent-first web
1:02:00 Closing thoughts and next episode tease
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