From Confluence to XWiki: 2.5 Years, dozens of migrations, countless lessons
Confluence migrations are rarely just technical projects—they're organizational transformations. After spending the last two and a half years working on migration projects for organizations of different sizes and industries, I've seen recurring challenges, unexpected discoveries, and practical solutions that can make the difference between a smooth migration and a painful one.
In this session, I'll share the lessons learned from real migration projects, covering topics such as assessing migration readiness, handling complex content structures, dealing with macros and attachments, managing user expectations, and planning for long-term success rather than simply moving data from one platform to another.
The talk will also explore common misconceptions about migrations, highlight best practices gathered from multiple customer experiences, and discuss how to approach migration as an opportunity to improve knowledge organization instead of replicating existing problems.
Whether you're considering moving away from Confluence, planning your first migration, or simply interested in large-scale knowledge management projects, you'll leave with practical recommendations, a clearer understanding of typical migration challenges, and actionable ideas that can help your next migration project succeed.
Account Manager at XWiki, helping organizations design, structure, and scale knowledge management and documentation platforms. Passionate about open source, I work with teams to build collaborative, sustainable, and future-proof knowledge ecosystems.
