State of the Word 2024 To Be Livestreamed From Tokyo Node Hall on December 16

WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg will deliver his annual State of the Word (SOTW) address on December 16 at 18:00 JST / 09:00 UTC, live from Tokyo Node Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This marks only the second time the event will be held outside North America, following last year’s address in Madrid, Spain.

A select group of 300 attendees will have the chance to experience the event in person, with ticket requests now open. For global audiences, the address will be live-streamed on the official WordPress YouTube channel. Community members are encouraged to host or join local watch parties to enjoy the event together.

The address will feature Matt’s retrospective on 2024, demonstrations of the latest WordPress innovations, and insights into the future of the open-source project.

Japan, known for its thriving WordPress community, is a fitting host for this year’s SOTW. Matt shared his enthusiasm, stating, “It’s exciting for Japan to host a State of the Word and really showcase how vibrant their community is. I’m so impressed with all of the books about WordPress there, the market share we have in that country, and the warmth of the events they do throughout the year.”

Shusei Toda, one of the organizers of WordCamp Asia highlighted the significance of the event, saying, “82.3% of Japanese websites are powered by WordPress, and this event holds immense importance to our local web developers, bloggers, and digital creatives. Hosting the State of the Word in Japan is not just a testament to our community and also in Asia but also a celebration of the pivotal role WordPress plays in our digital landscape.”