RepliCon Q1 2026: Building with Vendors, Shipping with Purpose
Blog post from Replicated
RepliCon Q1 2026 showcased a series of sessions highlighting the ongoing advancements in the Replicated platform, driven by customer feedback and real-world needs. The conference emphasized the platform's integration of AI to enhance product development and support, as demonstrated by GitGuardian's use of AI to streamline support processes with Replicated's Support Bundles. Updates to the platform's event notifications system aim to give vendors better visibility and control over customer interactions, while new tools in the Enterprise and Vendor Portals streamline onboarding and operations. The event also highlighted improvements in Replicated's installer experience, with the introduction of Embedded Cluster v3, which offers enhanced UI, better upgrade workflows, and increased resiliency. Additionally, the sessions illustrated how trial activities could be transformed into actionable insights for sales teams, thereby aligning customer engagement with revenue opportunities. Overall, the conference underscored Replicated's commitment to building scalable, automated solutions that adapt to evolving deployment patterns.