40:53Rae Morey
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, The Repository
Independent WordPress Journalism
E167 · Sep 17, 2026Watch

In WP Legends Episode 50, we chat with Christian Jaeger, CEO of CloudFest and MSP GLOBAL, to discover how CloudFest evolved from a small tech conference into a global gathering for cloud hosting and internet infrastructure.
Christian shares insights on building lasting business relationships, the importance of in-person networking, and what makes CloudFest a unique experience.
From CloudFest's adventurous settings to the latest industry trends in hosting and WordPress, this discussion is packed with valuable information for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.
In WP Legends Episode 50, we chat with Christian Jaeger, CEO of CloudFest and MSP GLOBAL, to discover how CloudFest evolved from a small tech conference into a global gathering for cloud hosting and internet infrastructure. Christian shares insights on building lasting business relationships, the importance of in-person networking, and what makes CloudFest a unique experience. From CloudFest's adventurous settings to the latest industry trends in hosting and WordPress, this discussion is packed with valuable information for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Explore Christian's project: https://www.cloudfest.com/ https://www.mspglobal.com/ Follow Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianjaeger/ Gautam and Ryan will be attending #CloudFest25, where the Future of the Internet is Created. November 5–6, 2025 | Miami, USA Use coupon code: WPLEGENDS20 for 20% off CloudFest USA tickets! https://calendly.com/gautamkhorana/cloudfest-usa-miami-with-gautam-seahawk-media?month=2025-10 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Guest Introduction: Christian Jaeger 2:40 - Christian’s Origin Story and The Evolution CloudFest 07:01 - Why Europa Park as a Venue? 12:28 - Balancing Networking, Fun, and Business at CloudFest 14:47 - Why Miami for the Next Event? 17:57 - Advice for First-Time Attendees 21:11 - WordPress and its Role at Cloudfest 23:29 - Hosting, Domain Registrars, and Hardware Companies 27:09 - Fun questions and discussions 29:43 - Futuristic Speculations in Hosting 31:28 - Behind-the-Scenes Challenges 35:11 - Underrated Session Formats 38:17 - Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Music Credits: Valdez of Crenshaw by Terrace Martin Live Like Legends by Ruelle - Nightcore Remix #WPlegends #CloudFest #ChristianJaeger #MSPGlobal #CloudHosting #WordPress #Networking #TechIndustry
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