The Into the Box 2026 Presentation Slides Are Now Available - Part II
Welcome back to our recap series! We are thrilled to announce that Part 2 of our Into the Box 2026 Session Highlights is officially here. If you enjoyed the deep dives in our first installment, get ready for even more insights. This post continues our journey through the latest innovations, strategies, and tools discussed at the conference. From mastering AI-driven development workflows and modernizing legacy codebases, to building secure cloud architectures and dynamic serverless applications, we've compiled the key takeaways and presentation slides from some of our most impactful sessions. Whether you're a seasoned CFML veteran or exploring the cutting edge of BoxLang, this comprehensive overview is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve in modern application development.
If you missed the first part, you can watch it here: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/into-the-box-2026-presentation-slides-are-now-available
All presentation slides are free and embedded below. Full session recordings are available on CFCasts. Selected sessions are free to watch, while others require an individual purchase. Into the Box 2026 attendees already have access to the complete event series included with their registration.
If you attended ITB 2026 but have not yet received or claimed your access, please contact us and our team will be happy to assist you.
Into the Box 2026 Keynote Day 2: Ortus Ecosystem Updates Speaker: Luis Majano
This keynote session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, updates, and future directions across the entire Ortus Solutions ecosystem.
The presentation covers major announcements regarding core products like ColdBox, CommandBox, TestBox, and the new BoxLang platform, highlighting how these tools are evolving to meet modern development challenges.
A key takeaway is gaining a strategic understanding of the Ortus roadmap, equipping developers and organizations with the knowledge needed to leverage the full potential of these interconnected tools in their upcoming projects.
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Mastering Internationalization and Globalization with ColdBox and cbi18n for Scalable Software
Speaker: Kevin Wright
This session explores the core concepts of internationalization (i18n), globalization (g11n), and localization (l10n), detailing how to adapt applications for different languages and cultures. It highlights the business and technical benefits of a scalable, multi-language architecture, while also addressing the common challenges involved in the process.
The presentation highlights practical strategies for externalizing user-facing strings, managing resource bundles, and handling complex display challenges like dates, numbers, and currencies. It also emphasizes crucial UI/UX considerations, such as designing flexible layouts and utilizing HTML global attributes and CSS pseudo-classes correctly.
A key focus is on using ColdBox and the cbi18n module to execute these strategies effectively. The session provides practical code examples and best practices, stressing the importance of building with globalization in mind from day one.
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Getting Started with BoxLang: an alternative CFML engine (and platform)
Speaker: Charlie Arehart
This session introduces BoxLang as a powerful alternative CFML engine and modern application platform, exploring its core features and advantages for developers.
The presentation covers the essential steps for getting started, focusing on setup, tooling, and how it handles existing CFML compatibility while bringing new capabilities.
A key takeaway is understanding how to smoothly integrate or transition to BoxLang, giving developers the practical knowledge needed to evaluate it for their next project.
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From CFML to BoxLang: Lessons from the MASA CMS v8 Evolution
Speaker: Guust Nieuwenhuis
This session presents a real-world case study on the evolution of Masa CMS to version 8, detailing a major modernization effort for a large open-source content management platform.
The presentation shares practical lessons from transitioning a substantial enterprise-grade codebase toward BoxLang compatibility, while still maintaining support for Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee.
A key takeaway is understanding the pitfalls, wins, and practical strategies involved in modernizing critical applications and balancing new tools with existing technology investments.
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Comprehensive Defense in Depth Strategies for Modern Cloud Security in 2026
Speaker: Uma Ghotikar
This session explores comprehensive defense-in-depth strategies tailored specifically for navigating and securing the modern cloud landscape.
The presentation highlights multi-layered security architectures, covering critical aspects like identity management, data protection, and network security to mitigate emerging cloud threats.
A key takeaway is learning actionable frameworks and best practices to build resilient, secure cloud environments that protect against sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Unlocking Developer Superpowers with Claude Code: Agentic AI for Coding Efficiency
Speaker: Grant Copley
This session explores how developers can leverage Claude Code and agentic AI to significantly enhance their daily coding efficiency and workflows.
The presentation highlights practical techniques for moving beyond basic code generation to utilizing AI agents that can assist with complex problem-solving, refactoring, and debugging.
A key takeaway is learning how to effectively integrate these AI tools into your development process to reduce repetitive tasks and focus on higher-level architectural decisions.
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Building Secure, Fast, and Flexible Headless Apps with ContentBox APIs
Speaker: Javier Quintero
This session dives into the architecture and best practices for building modern, headless applications utilizing the powerful APIs provided by ContentBox.
The presentation covers how to decouple the front-end from the CMS, enabling developers to create fast, flexible, and secure user experiences across various platforms and devices.
A key takeaway is learning how to leverage ContentBox's RESTful capabilities to streamline content delivery, manage authentication, and optimize performance for headless architectures.
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Modernizing Application Development with BoxLang Built-In Functions
Speaker: Bill Reese
This session focuses on modernizing application development by fully utilizing the extensive suite of built-in functions (BIFs) available within BoxLang.
The presentation highlights how these native functions can streamline code, reduce dependency on external libraries, and improve overall application performance and readability.
A key takeaway is learning practical strategies and real-world examples for replacing legacy CFML patterns with more efficient, modern BoxLang functions.
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SocketBox: Dynamic WebSocket Integration for CFML & BoxLang Ecosystems
Speaker: Brad Wood
This session introduces SocketBox, exploring how it enables dynamic WebSocket integration to build real-time features within CFML and BoxLang ecosystems.
The presentation covers the architecture of SocketBox, demonstrating how to implement two-way, persistent connections for applications that require live updates, such as chat systems or live dashboards.
A key takeaway is learning practical techniques for overcoming traditional request-response limitations, allowing developers to create highly interactive and responsive web applications.
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Building Dynamic APIs with BoxLang on AWS Lambda for Modern Serverless Applications
Speaker: Dan Card
This session provides a comprehensive guide to building dynamic, event-driven APIs using BoxLang deployed on AWS Lambda.
The presentation details how to leverage serverless architectures to reduce costs and management overhead while demonstrating routing, event handling, and performance optimization specifically for BoxLang in a serverless context.
A key takeaway is understanding the "cold start" implications and how BoxLang's speed makes it an ideal fit for creating highly scalable, efficient Lambda-based applications without relying on heavy frameworks.
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Agentic ColdBox: Integrating Advanced AI into ColdBox Platform
Speaker: Luis Majano
This session explores how to integrate advanced "agentic" AI capabilities directly into the ColdBox platform to create more intelligent and autonomous applications.
The presentation covers strategies for moving beyond simple API calls to building AI agents that can reason, make decisions, and interact with your ColdBox application's data and services.
A key takeaway is understanding the architectural patterns required to securely and efficiently embed these autonomous AI workflows into your existing ColdFusion/BoxLang projects.
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Agent-Assisted Testing Workflows with BDD and TestBox 7
Speaker: Eric Peterson
This session explores how to enhance Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using agent-assisted testing workflows within the new features of TestBox 7.
The presentation demonstrates how developers can leverage AI agents to help write, analyze, and maintain test suites, moving from natural language requirements to executable test code more efficiently.
A key takeaway is learning practical methods to accelerate test creation and improve test coverage by combining the power of AI assistance with the structured BDD approach in TestBox.
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Accelerate ColdFusion Modernization with CBWire: Reactive UI Without JavaScript
Speaker: Michael Rigsby
This session demonstrates how to accelerate ColdFusion modernization by building dynamic, reactive user interfaces using CBWire, without writing complex JavaScript.
The presentation covers the core concepts of CBWire, showing how developers can leverage their existing CFML skills to create modern, single-page application (SPA) experiences that render server-side.
A key takeaway is understanding how CBWire bridges the gap between backend logic and frontend interactivity, allowing teams to deliver rich user experiences quickly and with less overhead.
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