Leap Weeks are where the Directus Core Team present what's new and upcoming for Directus users, developers, and extension builders. Catch up with announcements on-demand on Directus TV.
Play Latest EpisodeSeason 4 2026
Episode 1: The UI Era is Shifting
Hear from Directus CEO & Co-Founder Ben Haynes on software is shifting from UI-first to data-first. When everyone can build an interface, what is actually valuable?
Episode 2: The Build-Off
Three builders. Three AI tools. One backend. Who can ship the best frontend in 30 minutes?
Episode 3: AI in the Enterprise
How are enterprises giving teams access to AI while managing governance, data privacy, and risk?
Episode 4: From Zero to Production
Spin up a backend, connect a frontend, and deploy to production - all in one session. Featuring Railway.
Episode 5: Web to Backend
The web is full of data. We'll show you how to extract it for AI, automation, or whatever you're building.
Episode 6: Personalization at Scale
Learn how to use enrichment data to build hyper-personalized landing pages at scale. Featuring Clay.
Episode 7: Introducing: Builders
A new program for the community helping to push Directus forward.
Episode 8: What's Next for Directus
A deep-dive look at what's shipping, what's coming, and where the product is heading.
Season 3 2024
Episode 1: Leap Week 3: Full Keynote
The full keynote from our third Leap Week in June 2024.
Episode 2: Directus 11 Release Candidate
Directus 11 is here with policies - our key new feature making access control more powerful and flexible in your projects.
Episode 3: Public User Registration
We've shipped public user registration in Directus 10, allowing users to register for your project without the need for complex permission setups.
Episode 4: Extended Security Updates for Directus 10.12
Announcing Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Directus 10.12 until the end of 2024, ensuring critical security updates and a flexible upgrade timeframe for our users.
Episode 5: Directus Labs & Spreadsheet Layout
Explore the new Spreadsheet Layout on Directus Marketplace for efficient data editing, launched as part of our new Directus Labs project.
Episode 6: Plans for Extensions and Marketplace
Learn about the main core themes for our new team focused on extensions and the Directus Marketplace.
Episode 7: This Summer on Directus TV
New shows and renewals for Directus TV - our streaming platform which brings together education, entertainment, and stories from across the Directus ecosystem.
Episode 8: Directus+ Team Plans, Starter Kits, and Full Launch
Get access to powerful starter kits and advanced workshops with Directus+, our premium subscription for developers. Promotional pricing ends soon.
Season 2 2024
Episode 1: Leap Week 02: Full Keynote
The full keynote from our second Leap Week in March 2024
Episode 2: Directus Marketplace Beta
Introducing the Directus Marketplace Beta: distribute and install extensions in any Directus project and supercharge your projects.
Episode 3: What's New Since the Last Leap Week
Find out about key features in Directus 10.8, 10.9, and 10.10.
Episode 4: This Spring on Directus TV
Directus TV is our video streaming platform containing hours of content for developers. We're announcing our slate of new shows and renewals for Spring 2024.
Episode 5: Directus Payments Hackathon
This March we invite you to showcase your creative and technical skills to build and publish extensions related to payments and billing.
Episode 6: The State of Data Survey 2024
780 engineers told us how they use data in their projects. Here are 6 things that we learned.
Episode 7: What's New In Directus Cloud
Today, we’re proud to be expanding the Directus Cloud offering with key features requested by our customers.
Episode 8: New Directus Partner Program
Today we are launching the new Directus Partner Program, specifically tailored for agencies.
Episode 9: Level Up With Directus+
Announcing our subscription service crafted to enhance your Directus experience to the maximum.
Season 1 2023
Episode 1: Version
At Leap Week 1, we announced the availability of Content Versioning for the Directus Editor and the new Content Versions API, along with new events for Directus Automate.
Episode 2: Compose
At Leap Week 1, we introduced and explained our approach on composability, along with announcing AgencyOS - an all-in-one operating system for digital agencies.
Episode 3: Customize
At Leap Week 1, we introduced our brand new theming engine for the Directus Data Studio - a reliable way to set theming options inside of Directus.
Episode 4: Visualize
At Leap Week 1, we introduced loads of improvements to Directus Insights and had a Directus community update from our CEO Ben.
Episode 5: Extend
At Leap Week 1, we introduced the Secure Extension Framework as a way to gain and have trust with third-party extensions.