In March, I kicked off a discussion in this blog on revisiting regional in-person WordCamps. A big thank you to all of you for sharing exciting and diverse perspectives and concerns on regional in-person events. I have attempted to summarize Continue reading Regional In-person WordCamps Going Forward
WordCamp Europe 2022 kicks off in exactly two weeks, and the Community Team will make its (strong) presence felt at the contributor day on June 2! WordCamp Europe, WordCamp US, and WordCamp Asia are what we consider flagship events and are Continue reading WordCamp Europe 2022 Contributor Day: Plans for the Community Team Table
One of the positive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is local meetups are more frequently broadcasting their events online, giving people outside the immediate area the opportunity to attend and learn new skills. Searching meetup.com for WordPress, filtered to show Continue reading Online Meetup: WordPress NYC to Host Series on Modern, Privacy-Respecting Analytics and Leveraging First-Party Data
WordSesh 2022, the live, virtual conference for WordPress professionals, is right around the corner. The event runs from May 16–20, 2022. While previous WordSesh events have always been high quality, this particular edition is jam-packed with a diverse selection of Continue reading WordSesh 2022 Kicks Off Monday, May 16, Featuring a World-Class Speaker Lineup and Hands-On Workshops
WP Engine welcomed in-person and virtual attendees from the Austin chapter of Society of Women Engineers (SWE) on Wednesday night at our headquarters in downtown Austin, TX. Sponsored by Roar, a WP Engine employee resource group (ERG) focused on promotion, Continue reading WP Engine Brings Together Empowered Women in Cloud Hosting
DE{CODE} 2022, WP Engine’s premier conference for WordPress developers, is now in the books, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to catch up on all of this year’s great content! If you already registered for this year’s DE{CODE} you Continue reading WP Engine DE{CODE} 2022: Now Available On-Demand
WordCamp US, scheduled for September 9-11 in San Diego, is trialing a new program that would connect speakers from underrepresented groups with companies that agree to sponsor their travel and lodging. “To improve diverse representation at WordCamp US (WCUS), our Continue reading WordCamp US Trials New Program Connecting Underrepresented Speakers with Sponsors for Travel and Lodging Costs
In-person WordPress events are ramping up again, with in-person meetups happening all over the world and WordCamps back on the schedule. A sampling of the upcoming major events include the following: WordCamp Vienna, Austria (April 23, 2022)WordCamp Irun (May 21–22, Continue reading WordPress Updates COVID-19 Guidelines for In-Person Events: Masks Strongly Recommended
DE{CODE} 2022, WP Engine’s premier conference for developers, kicks off this week featuring the leading perspectives on all the latest developments in WordPress. Register for DE{CODE} 2022 today! This year’s DE{CODE} will be a worldwide event, featuring the same great Continue reading Join Us This Week For DE{CODE} 2022: The Virtual Developer Conference
WordCamp Europe published its schedule today, to the delight of prospective attendees around the world. The three-day event will take place June 2-4, and will feature 29 talks, 18 workshops, and two panels spanning 11 different categories. The two conference Continue reading WordCamp Europe Publishes Schedule for Upcoming Event in Porto
For the last two years, DE{CODE}—the premier conference for WordPress developers—has brought together thought-provoking sessions and expert insights, and this year’s event will be no exception. Whether you’re a seasoned WordPress wizard who’s interested in the latest headless innovations, a Continue reading Develop Your Skills From Anywhere at DE{CODE}, the Global Developer Conference
Context To fulfill WordPress’s mission to democratize publishing, the Community team seeks to actively reduce barriers to current and future participation, engagement, and sense of belonging in WordPress events. People who experience marginalization in broader society are more likely to Continue reading Proposal: Steps to Integrate #WPDiversity into WordPress Event Organizing
WordCamp Asia is tentatively back on the schedule of in-person WordPress events with new dates: February 17-19, 2023, in Bangkok, Thailand. It will begin with a Contributor day, followed by two conference days. Asia’s inaugural flagship WordCamp was originally scheduled Continue reading WordCamp Asia 2023 Tentatively Set For February 17-19 in Bangkok, Thailand
The pandemic has dramatically slashed the number of in-person WordPress events that volunteers are organizing and events have been slow to start up again. This has caused the WordPress Community Team to reconsider the guidelines for hosting regional WordCamps. Historically, Continue reading WordPress Community Team Reconsiders Guidelines for In-Person Regional WordCamps
Although “digital transformation” is by now a well-worn phrase, it’s hard to find a more apt description for the widespread tech adoption and innovation that’s occurred over the last two years. Since 2020, businesses across every industry have adapted to Continue reading Gaining X-Ray Vision into Digital Experience Trends at SXSW 2022
Registration is officially open for DE{CODE}2022, WP Engine’s premier conference for developers and the best place to get leading perspectives on all the latest developments in WordPress. Register for DE{CODE} 2022 today, right here. The all-virtual event kicks off next Continue reading Register Now for WP Engine DE{CODE} 2022!
The third edition of WordFest Live is coming up on March 4, 2022. The online event will feature more than 60 sessions over the course of 24 hours, as well as workshops, socials, and celebrations. Sessions will be focused on Continue reading WordFest Live to Host Free 24-Hour Festival of WordPress March 4, 2022
Earlier this month the WordPress Community Team proposed stricter guidelines for hosting in-person events, as the pandemic continues to warrant vigilance and a nimble approach to ensuring attendees’ safety. The updated guidelines were published today with an important change that Continue reading WordPress Community Team Updates COVID-19 Safety Guidelines to Relieve Volunteers of Enforcement Burden
Established this year by Destiny Fox Kanno and Joe A. Simpson, Jr, the BlackPress Meetup group will host its first event next week. It will be a meet-and-greet social hour for attendees. The session will run from 7pm to 8pm Continue reading BlackPress Meetup To Host Meet and Greet Mixer on January 27
WordCamp Birmingham’s organizers announced today that the in-person event planned for the first week in February is now postponed until April or May. Organizers had been planning the event since August 2021 and had just announced the last group of Continue reading WordCamp Birmingham Postponed Due to Rising Local COVID-19 Infection Rates