With a variety of topics, live Q&As and customer chats, this exclusive event gives our customers the tools you need to define the future of learning technology.
Do you want to speak at Rustici: The Gathering? We are currently accepting proposals from speakers and looking for innovative how-tos, best-practices and customer success stories. We'd love to hear how you’re using Rustici products in interesting ways. This is a great way to show off what you do and share best practices for other customers.
About Rustici: The Gathering
Last year’s Rustici: The Gathering was a huge success, and we’re looking forward to 2024’s conference! Once again, we’ll bring you a wide variety of sessions, tracks, live Q&As and networking.
Our sessions will cover both the technical side of things, led by developers for developers, to broader topics to help you make the most of our software in your learning ecosystem.
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from Rustici customers and industry leaders!
Developers
Designed for developers and led by our developers, expect to dive deep into APIs and see the low down on some of the best practices to follow when it comes to integrating our software into your product. Sessions are inspired by topics that arise in Basecamp, common support issues and our dev team’s Slack channels.
Content Creators
Whether you’re looking for guidance on which standards are best for your content or ways to make sure whatever you create works as you expect, there are sessions for you! We’ll cover the entire continuum of content – from creation and testing, to sharing and tracking, and a few things in between.
Tammy Rutherford Rustici Software Managing Director
Matt Byrd Rustici Software Customer Support Specialist
Kyle Patmor Rustici Software Director of Client Integrations and Support
Tim Edwards Rustici Software Senior Director of Engineering and Product
Joe Donnelly Rustici Software Customer Support Manager
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The knowledge shared in the sessions was very beneficial. I also liked that you brought in guest speakers to the sessions.
Given that I'm a nerd, I enjoyed the more technical sessions. That said, the closing session on 'delight' was such a nice coda.
-Mark M., 2022 attendee
Product Managers
We’ll cover frequently used features and functionality in our products, share product roadmaps to help you plan and review recent product releases in case you’ve missed anything. If you’re interested in learning more about how our products help your products, these sessions will help you on your way.
Pat Durante, Manager, AWS Academy Learning Platforms
This session summarizes the AWS Academy program and then dives deeper into the architecture and automation used to establish single sourcing of AWS Academy learning objects to multiple Learning Management Systems using Rustici Content Controller. AWS Academy provides access to a Canvas instance for customers who wish to deliver our courses without involving an LMS admin to integrate our content.
KEYNOTE #2: HOW CMI5 AND XAPI FIT INTO THE DOD'S and ADL'S TOTAL LEARNING ARCHITECTURE (TLA)
Andy Johnson, Specifications and Standards Manager, ADL
Learn more about the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative’s TLA vision for modernizing learning and training within the Department of Defense; and what role xAPI and the cmi5 specification will play in that vision. Speaker: Andy Johnson, SETA Contractor at Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative.
KEYNOTE #3: ALL I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT XAPI I LEARNED FROM A GNOME
Megan Torrance, CEO and Founder, TorranceLearning
Join Megan Torrance for a lively session on how you too can get started with xAPI, how to describe it to others in a compelling (read: non-technical) way, and a bit of interesting history along the way. Megan will share a sneak peak into research on the state of xAPI adoption, insights from 7 years of the xAPI Learning Cohort, and how a proof of concept project involving a Gnome (the @xAPIGnome to be specific) got her started.
Last year’s Rustici: The Gathering was a huge success, and we’re looking forward to 2023’s conference! Once again, we’ll bring you a wide variety of sessions, tracks, live Q&As and networking.
Our sessions will cover both the technical side of things, led by developers for developers, to broader topics to help you make the most of our software in your learning ecosystem.
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from Rustici customers and industry leaders!
Connecting customers, industry experts and practitioners from around the world.
The range of information was fantastic, and it was nice to meet the team that supports us at Rustici Software.
-Stacey J., 2022 attendee
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Sept. 23 - 25, 2025!
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2024 FEATURED SESSIONS
Let's do this! Implementing xAPI in Your L&D Ecosystem
Megan Torrance, CEO and Founder, TorranceLearning
You’ve heard about xAPI for years, and your organization is calling for a data-driven strategy across every function and department. Every step on your xAPI journey is a source of learning at the same time that it builds the buy-in and credibility to take on the next step – so you want to get it right! As you lead your organization into an xAPI implementation, let’s explore the strategies, relationships, tools and skills you’ll need to take this on.
GenAI with Content Controller
Stephen Kalnoske, Lead Product Development Engineer, SANS Institute
This session explores the latest advancements in GenAI and how they can be used with Content Controller. We will delve into topics including content discoverability, natural language reporting, and automation using the full seat of tools from OpenAI. We will also explore how Content Controller launcher links serve a big role in delivering training using GenAI.
Adaptive Learning with xAPI
Anthony Altieri, CEO and Founder, Omnes Solutions
Using xAPI, you can easily build your courses to self-tailor based on user behavior in course, previous courses, or any other reportable metric. In this session, Anthony will demonstrate some simple, actionable ways to build courses that meet your students needs.
We stacked the deck for Rustici: The Gathering 2024 with tons of great sessions in these tracks:
Assembling your product deck
Sessions showing you how to make the most out of Rustici Software products, our customers' success stories—and how your team might do it, too.
Winning strategies
Thoughtful sessions covering a little bit of everything under the sun. This track had topics and solutions to help you develop your winning strategies.
The magic of standards
Wherever you’re at in your learning standards journey, this track features tips and best practices for using SCORM, xAPI, cmi5 and LTI.
From Intangible to Tangible: Demonstrating L&D’s Impact
Martha Soehren, fmr Chief Talent Development Officer at Comcast
How can you connect learning to bottom-line business results and elevate the perceived value of L&D? Join Martha & Ryan Austin, CEO of Cognota, for this session to learn how to gain actionable insights that showcase the impact of learning, secure greater buy-in, facilitate strategic alignment, and boost the organizational value of your L&D function.
GENERAL SESSION, WINNING STRATEGIES Harnessing AI with Content Controller and SCORM Cloud Stephen Kalnoske, SANS Institute
Learn how you can use OpenAI products like GPT 3.5/4 and Whisper to create powerful search, content creation, and reporting tools with Content Controller and SCORM Cloud.
10:00 - 10:45 CDT
MAGIC OF STANDARDS LTI Folklore: Commemorating an LTIExcellent Adventure Reed McLean & Luke Wiedeman, Rustici Software
Join Reed and Luke as they reminisce about their most excellent adventure with LTI. We’ll be looking at LTI 1.3 and what it offers compared to other standards. We’ll also take a practical dive into deep linking to see how it can improve the content sharing experience in Content Controller.
ASSEMBLING YOUR PRODUCT DECK What to Expect When You’re Expecting… to Upgrade Engine Joshua Turner, Rustici Software
A tour through Rustici Engine’s major changes throughout its history that impact upgrade projects as well as a discussion of typical upgrade activities.
1:00 - 1:45 CDT
MAGIC OF STANDARDS Sharing Traditional Web-Based Content with Standards-Based LMSs Andy Whitaker, Rustici Software
Learn how to use Content Controller to share your traditional web-based content with third-party, standards-based learning systems.
ASSEMBLING YOUR PRODUCT DECK Integrating SCORM Cloud into the Enterprise and Using Common API calls Bret Weinraub, Aura Software, & Tim Edwards, Rustici Software
We will explore real life scenarios involving the integration of SCORM Cloud with CMS, CRM, HR, reporting/analytics, e-commerce, and custom business applications. These use cases will involve a range of organizational types from large and small enterprises, universities, governmental organizations and nonprofits. Then Tim Edwards, the Director of Engineering and Product will talk through some common API calls customers use in their integrations. Attendees should gain a better understanding of how the trackable e-learning capabilities of SCORM Cloud can be effectively integrated into business processes requiring the collaboration of multiple systems and system types.
11:00 - 11:45 CDT
MAGIC OF STANDARDS Joe’s Not So Scary SCORM Content Troubleshooting and Best Practices Joe Donnelly, Rustici Software
Let Joe navigate you through a mostly not haunted tour of Content Troubleshooting tips and Best Practices. We will cover haunting debug logs, spine-chilling learning specification knowledge, as well as spooky answers to some of your most asked SCORM questions.
12:00 - 12:45 CDT
ASSEMBLING YOUR PRODUCT DECK Product Developments Jim Ingram & Ryan Sunde, Rustici Software
Ryan and Jim talk about product management practices at Rustici Software, recently released updates for Content Controller, Cloud, and Engine, and a sneak peek at upcoming releases.
2:00 - 2:45 CDT
GENERAL SESSION, WINNING STRATEGIES Joe and Tammy Talk: Keeping the Culture in a Hybrid Workplace Joe Donnelly & Tammy Rutherford, Rustici Software
While all good things must come to an end, Joe and Tammy will share how they (and the Rustici team) have worked to keep the Rustici office culture going while so many teammates continue to work from home. You might just gain some insights into keeping the spirit of the gathering going.
DAY 2 • WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
Exploring Innovative Tech and Adaptive Learning
8:45 CDT
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9:00 - 9:45 CDT
WINNING STRATEGIES Democratizing Access to Training and Education Through Immersive Technology Ben Taylor, Cassette Group
In this talk, we will explore the potential of immersive technology to democratize access to education and training. Traditional models of education and training are often limited by factors such as geography, cost, and social class. Immersive technology has the promise to address some of these limitations and make education and training more accessible and inclusive. We will discuss examples of how the technology is already being successfully used as well as the challenges and limitations of this approach. We will encourage the audience to consider how immersive technologies can be implemented across their business to improve accessibility to high quality training and education.
ASSEMBLING YOUR PRODUCT DECK Automate Your Workflow and Let Another System Know: Content Controller API and Webhooks Overview Matt Byrd & Joseph Marino, Rustici Software
Content Controller's straightforward UI and ease of use is something we're proud of, and many of our users agree! But there might be times where you find yourself doing something repetitively, and some situations where you have multiple tasks that can get to be time consuming. Do you need to automate a monthly report? What if you have a lot of legacy content you are no longer using and you'd like to deactivate lots of content all at once? Join Matt and Joseph as they walk you through some examples of using our handy API endpoints to do just these things! They'll answer any questions you may have, and we hope this may inspire some ideas that can help you save time and clicks! They will also wish to give an overview of webhooks and their potential use cases.
10:00 - 10:45 CDT
GENERAL SESSION, WINNING STRATEGIES Scale Your Content Across Organizations, Subsidiaries & Timezones using Content Controller Mary Kidd, Alarm.com
In this session, you'll learn how to make the most out of Content Controller to grow your content and training programs - whether it's within your organization or part of your Professional Services offering. You'll leave with tangible takeaways on how to organize eLearning content, gain deeper insights into customer behavior, and scale your programs beyond teams, companies, and time zones. Join Mary Kidd, Systems Manager, Customer Operations as she shares strategies your teams can use to optimize growth.
11:00 - 11:45 CDT
GENERAL SESSION, MAGIC OF STANDARDS Adaptive Learning with xAPI Anthony Altieri, Omnes Solutions
Using xAPI, you can easily build your courses to self-tailor based on user behavior, previous courses, or any other reportable metric. In this session, I'll show you some very simple ways to build courses that meet your students' needs.
12:00 - 12:45 CDT
GENERAL SESSION Delightful Nashville Hot Chicken Challenge! Joe Donnelly, Matt "Donnelly" Byrd, Kyle Bellino & Tim Edwards, Rustici Software
The hot chicken and support session was such a hit last year that we're brining it back! For your lunch entertainment, we bring you the Nashville hot support challenge with Joe, Matt, Kyle and Tim. They’ll be answering common support questions while eating Nashville hot chicken.
Will Joe make it through the hottest of the hot? Will Matt add even more hot sauce? Or will Kyle Bellino outlast them both? You'll have to watch and find out! May the odds be ever in their favor.
1:00 - 1:45 CDT
MAGIC OF STANDARDS How cmi5 Works in Rustici Products Brian Miller, Rustici Software
If you want the benefits of xAPI while still being able to launch and track learners in an LMS, then cmi5 is the right solution for you. But do Rustici products support cmi5 and how do they work with the specification? Brian Miller will answer these cmi5 questions and more.
WINNING STRATEGIES Rustici and Watershed: Unifying Content and Data Across Systems Chris Tompkins, Rustici Software & Bill Conran, Watershed
As your organization’s learning ecosystem expands and evolves, it can quickly become unmanageable with the biggest problems being compatibility, content accuracy and data visibility. We’ll help you understand how to bring together learning content and reporting data from all your platforms into a healthy, scalable ecosystem using Rustici products and Watershed.
When a completion is lost or a launch lies dead in the browser, you need the skills of a good forensic investigator to get to the bottom of the issue. Join Kyle as he walks you through the tools and information you need to make sense of the different eLearning crime scenes you'll find yourself facing and how to troubleshoot them in Rustici Engine.
DAY 1 • TUESDAY, JULY 11
Thriving in a Hybrid Environment
9:00 - 9:45 CDT
GENERAL SESSION Adaptation: Why Take a Universal Approach to the Learning Standards? Tammy Rutherford, Rustici Software
This year's theme is adaptation! We’re all learning to acclimate to new ways of doing business. From embracing a hybrid working environment to support our teams, to how our products best help you meet the needs of your learners. It’s no longer a one size fits all approach when it comes to which eLearning standard to support. We’ll explore why taking a more inclusive approach to supporting multiple standards in your products can help you reach your customers where they are today in an ever changing learning climate.
12:00 - 12:45 CDT
GENERAL SESSION, MAGIC OF STANDARDS xAPI: From Prototype to Production Megan Torrance, Matt Kliewer & Meg Fairchild, TorranceLearning
When most people onboard to xAPI, they start with fantastic prototype projects and lots of learning. And then what? How do you get from a prototype project all the way to early production mode, while setting up the framework for success at scale? This scaling up mode takes careful planning, software selection, skill building, change management, budget and influence. Knowing the steps along the way and having the right tools at hand can set you up for success.
8:45 CDT
Login and look over Rustici: The Gathering event
10:00 - 10:45 CDT
MAGIC OF STANDARDS Using SCORM Today Chris Tompkins, Rustici Software
SCORM is old, there are several versions, new standards have emerged, then why are we all still using SCORM? Chris will walk you through the basics of what SCORM is, why it is still important today and cover what you need to know to start using the standard or to brush on your SCORM trivia.
ASSEMBLING YOUR PRODUCT DECK How dss+ Added and Rolled Content Controller into their Ecosystem Susan Murphy, dss+
Hear more about how Susan Murphy, Global Solutions Leader at dss+, was able to get buy-in for Rustici's Content Controller, what pain points Content Controller helps with and how they were able to integrate it into dss+'s learning ecosystem.
11:00 - 11:45 CDT
GENERAL SESSION, WINNING STRATEGIES Customer Roundtable: How Content Publishers Make Content Delivery Easy John Dukarski-French, Intellezy, Bay Ryley, Ryley Learning & Elizabeth Mohr, Rustici Software
Learn how two of our publisher clients, Intellezy and Ryley Learning, use SCORM Cloud Dispatch and Rustici Cross Domain distribute learning and training programs, protect their valuable IP and help their customers save time.
1:00 - 1:45 CDT
MAGIC OF STANDARDS Tapping into 3D Decision Making Using xAPI Andy Johnson, Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative
Building on the different “colors” of learning and technology standards that were presented last year, there are specific opportunities to “tap” those standards for one-, two-, and three-dimensional decision making. This presentation will walk you through the basics of how the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative is implementing, supporting, and connecting these data standards to solve generalizable problems.
ASSEMBLING YOUR PRODUCT DECK The eLearning Climate & the SCORM Cloud Water Cycle Caleb Hall & Philip Fallin, Rustici Software
Join Philip and Caleb for an educational journey through SCORM Cloud. You'll learn how this vital resource supports every part of the eLearning "water cycle" -- from playing standards-based content, content centralization & testing, content distribution, and reporting & analytics. This session is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of SCORM Cloud's versatility and features. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and feel some nostalgia for elementary school science class!
2:00 - 2:45 CDT
MAGIC OF STANDARDS Do You Wanna Build More xAPI (and cmi5) Data? George Vilches, Continu
Many of today’s authoring tools have enabled reasonably accessible ways to publish as xAPI based on their built-in behaviors, like passing the final quiz. But what if you want more, based on interactions you’ve built or user behaviors? I’ll show you how to build custom xAPI/cmi5 statements that will work with any xAPI LRS.
ASSEMBLING YOUR PRODUCT DECK All About Content Controller Launcher Joseph Marino, Rustici Software
Learn all about Content Controller Launcher, one of Rustici’s newest products. In this session, we will walk through the business case of Launcher and what you should know about it followed by a demo of the tool.