Live conversation · 15 October 2026
Make the move.
Plan the hard parts.
Content migration to a CCMS: Avoiding the Avoidable. A practical conversation about the work behind a successful move.
Register for the webinar
- Thursday, Oct 152026 · Online
- 9 a.m. PDTVancouver / Pacific
- 12 noon EDTEastern · 5 p.m. BST
- 60 minutesFree live session
Content migration to a CCMS involves decisions about structure, relationships and quality as well as moving files. Join Rahel Bailie and Stephon Johns for a practical look at the conversion work that can otherwise catch teams by surprise.
Whether you are adopting a component content management system for the first time or replacing an existing one, understanding that work early helps you set a more realistic scope.
The conversation
What needs to move with the words?
The session explores legacy content conversion and the expertise needed to prepare documents for structured delivery.
Recognize the hidden conversion work
Unstructured and inconsistently formatted documents can be difficult for systems to interpret. The discussion will examine why a seemingly straightforward import can require additional time, budget and specialist expertise.
Look at the source formats
PDF, FrameMaker and Word files each present different conversion considerations. The session brings a content engineering perspective to deciding how source material should be prepared.
Plan for the destination structure
The conversation includes conversion into standards-based formats such as DITA and S1000D. Choosing a destination involves understanding the required information model as well as the source documents.
Learn from conversion experience
Stephon Johns will contribute perspectives from JANA’s work in large-scale legacy data conversion and maintenance-related technical information.
Meet the speakers
Content strategy meets content engineering.
Rahel Bailie
Host · Content Solutions Strategist
Content Seriously
Rahel works on content ecosystems and digital transformation, including environments with complex content delivery needs. She will lead the conversation on the decisions surrounding a CCMS move.
Stephon Johns
Guest speaker · Director
JANA, Inc.
Stephon brings experience in maintenance manuals, legacy data conversion and XML content. His work connects content creation, management, publishing and solution integration.
Is this session for your team?
The topic is relevant to documentation managers, content strategists, information architects and technical writers planning a move into structured content. It can also help IT and business stakeholders understand why migration needs a place in the project plan.
For background, read why organizations switch CCMS solutions. You can also explore how XDocs DITA CCMS supports structured content management.
Webinar questions, answered
When does the webinar begin?
The live session is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. PDT, 11 a.m. CDT, 12 noon EDT and 5 p.m. BST. It is listed as one hour.
How do I join?
Use the official registration page to sign up and review the joining information. The session is online and free to attend.
Will this cover moving between CCMS platforms?
Yes. The announced topic includes both converting content for a CCMS and migrating content between systems.
Is a recording available?
This announcement links to the live event registration. Recording availability has not been confirmed here; check the event page for any updates.
Prepare for a better move.
Join the conversation on October 15 and bring your questions about the content behind the migration.
Session title, speakers, date and duration verified against the official webinar listing on October 11, 2026. Original announcement published September 24, 2026.