Track: Whispering Woods

42% of the web is built on WordPress. More bloggers, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies use WordPress than all other options combined. Join the millions of people that call WordPress.com home. We’re a hosted version of the open-source software, WordPress. Because when you have the freedom to create, express yourself, and earn money online, the impossible becomes business as usual.…

Official Closing of WordCamp, Group Photo.

This session will explore how contributing to the WordPress Polyglots team expands access by breaking down language barriers and creating opportunities for communities whose voices are often missing online. Attendees will learn how to get started with translations in GlotPress, practical steps for managing multilingual projects, and how localized interfaces drive adoption in underrepresented regions.…

AI as a Superpower: Position AI not as a replacement, but as the essential tool for overcoming common bottlenecks in WordPress development (content, code, design). Focus: Practical, hands-on integration of current AI tools directly within the WordPress ecosystem. Key Takeaways (What Attendees Will Learn)

As AI becomes a bigger player in shaping what content gets created and prioritized, many community-focused publishers are finding themselves misrepresented, or completely left out. This session explores how editorial teams can preserve their mission and audience connection in an ecosystem increasingly optimized for what’s trending, not what’s true. We’ll look at the tension between…

In this talk, I’ll share my journey from initially disliking WordPress to becoming a Lead Developer, trainer, community contributor, and WordPress advocate. I’ll show how engaging with the WordPress community can be a bridge to professional growth, leadership opportunities, and even global recognition. Attendees will learn how contributing, whether through code, mentorship, or organizing events,…