wrapping up changes for 2026 until CSC ends

Author: jaydestro

client/src/conf/videoRelease.ts

@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
 import agendaData from "../pages/conf/agenda.json";
 
 // Videos become clickable on 2026-04-28 1:30 PM PDT (PDT = UTC-7 → 20:30 UTC).
@@ -55,43 +54,15 @@ export const getVideoUrlForSpeaker = (slug: string): string | undefined => {
 };
 
 /**
- * Returns true once the shared release time has passed. The value is `false`
- * during SSR/initial render to avoid hydration mismatch, then flips to `true`
- * on the client if applicable. Re-checked every minute.
- *
- * Supports `?releaseNow` or `?streamNow` (case-insensitive, value optional;
- * `0`/`false` opts out) to force-release for testing/previewing.
+ * Post-event: time-based gating is suspended. Both hooks now always return
+ * `true` so the site is permanently in its post-event state (videos clickable,
+ * stream section shows the thank-you / recording card, no countdown, no
+ * "We're live" indicator). The timestamp constants and `hasPreviewParam`
+ * helper are kept in case time-gating needs to be re-enabled for a future
+ * event.
  */
-export const useVideoReleased = (): boolean => {
-  const [released, setReleased] = useState(false);
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const forceReleased = hasPreviewParam(["releaseNow", "streamNow"]);
-    const check = () =>
-      setReleased(forceReleased || Date.now() >= VIDEO_RELEASE_TIMESTAMP);
-    check();
-    const interval = window.setInterval(check, 60_000);
-    return () => window.clearInterval(interval);
-  }, []);
-  return released;
-};
-
-/**
- * Returns true once the live stream release time has passed. SSR-safe.
- * Supports `?streamNow` or `?releaseNow` (case-insensitive, value optional;
- * `0`/`false` opts out) for preview.
- */
-export const useStreamReleased = (): boolean => {
-  const [released, setReleased] = useState(false);
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const forceReleased = hasPreviewParam(["streamNow", "releaseNow"]);
-    const check = () =>
-      setReleased(forceReleased || Date.now() >= STREAM_RELEASE_TIMESTAMP);
-    check();
-    const interval = window.setInterval(check, 60_000);
-    return () => window.clearInterval(interval);
-  }, []);
-  return released;
-};
+export const useVideoReleased = (): boolean => true;
+export const useStreamReleased = (): boolean => true;
 
 /**
  * Convert a youtu.be or youtube.com URL into a youtube.com/embed/<id> URL.

client/src/pages/conf/faqs.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [
   {
     "question": "Where can I watch the Azure Cosmos DB Conf stream?",
-    "content": "Watch the live stream right here on <a class='blue' href='#stream'>this page</a> on April 28, 2026, or on the <a class='blue' href='https://youtube.com/live/OdPFriVuKtU' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Microsoft Developer YouTube Channel</a>. All sessions will be available on-demand afterward."
+    "content": "Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026 streamed live on April 28, 2026. Every session is now available on demand right here on <a class='blue' href='#stream'>this page</a> and on the <a class='blue' href='https://aka.ms/CosmosConf26Playlist' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Microsoft Developer YouTube Channel</a>."
   },
   {
     "question": "Is there a code of conduct for Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026?",

client/src/pages/conf/index.tsx

@@ -273,8 +273,8 @@ const ConfPage = () => {
                 from Microsoft and community experts.
               </p>
               <p className={styles.introCopySecondary}>
-                Tune in for our engaging 5-hour live show on <strong>{CONF_DATE_LONG}</strong>, and
-                explore additional sessions on-demand. This is an event you won&apos;t want to miss!
+                Our 5-hour live show streamed on <strong>{CONF_DATE_LONG}</strong>. Every session
+                — keynote, breakouts, and community talks — is now available on demand.
               </p>
             </div>
           </div>

client/src/pages/conf/sections/AgendaSection.tsx

@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ const AgendaSection = ({ confYear }: AgendaSectionProps) => {
             Event agenda
           </h2>
           <p className={styles.newsDescription}>
-            Join us live on April 28, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM PDT. All times shown in Pacific Daylight Time. Session recordings will be available on demand after the event.
+            Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026 streamed live on April 28, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM PDT. All times shown in Pacific Daylight Time. Every session is now available on demand.
           </p>
         </div>