Events

  • Elementor Postpones DreamWeb Event

    Elementor Postpones DreamWeb Event

    Elementor, the most popular website builder plugin for WordPress with more than 5 million active installations, has postponed its upcoming DreamWeb event. The Israel-based company was set to host its first in-person conference on November 2, in Berlin, Germany, but has postponed it due to the circumstances following Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel on October…

  • State of the Word 2023 Will Broadcast Live from Madrid on December 11

    State of the Word 2023 Will Broadcast Live from Madrid on December 11

    WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg will be delivering his annual State of the Word (SOTW) address from Madrid before a live audience on December 11, at 15:00 UTC. Last year’s event took place in New York City with attendance by invitation only, and 2023 will mark the first year the SOTW will take place from a…

  • WordPress Global Sponsorship Program Raises Costs for 2024 to Support Expanding In-Person Events

    WordPress Global Sponsorship Program Raises Costs for 2024 to Support Expanding In-Person Events

    WordPress’ Community team has proposed a draft for the 2024 Global Community Sponsorship Program, with fees increased to cover the costs of the rapidly expanding number of in-person events. The program supports the volunteer-organized local events so that they can provide free or low-cost access for attendees. It helps companies streamline their sponsorship contributions across…

  • Community Team Invites Organizers to Apply for Hosting Next Generation WordPress Events

    Community Team Invites Organizers to Apply for Hosting Next Generation WordPress Events

    WordPress’ Community team is evolving the WordCamp format to promote adoption, training, and networking for professionals, leaving the flagship events to focus more on connection and inspiration. This change opens the door for more creative concepts around the events’ new mission: WordPress events spark innovation and adoption by way of accessible training and networking for users,…

  • WooSesh 2023 Publishes Speaker Lineup, Launches Seshies Awards

    WooSesh 2023 Publishes Speaker Lineup, Launches Seshies Awards

    WooSesh 2023, the virtual conference for WooCommerce store builders, will be broadcast live on October 10-12. This year’s theme is “Next Generation Commerce.” Registration is not yet open, but the speaker lineup and broadcast schedule have just been published. Over the course of three days, WooSesh will feature 31 speakers across 23 sessions. The event…

  • WordPress Community Summit Travel Fund Contributes $48K in Assistance for Attendees

    WordPress Community Summit Travel Fund Contributes $48K in Assistance for Attendees

    This year’s WordCamp US includes a Community Summit, an invitation-only contributor-focused event that will take place prior to the main conference on August 22-23, 2023, in National Harbor, Washington, DC. It will be the first summit in six years, since the last one was held in Paris, France in 2017. Historically, the summit has offered…

  • WordCamp Asia 2024 Opens Call for Speakers

    WordCamp Asia 2024 Opens Call for Speakers

    WordCamp Asia 2024 is happening in Taipei, Taiwan, next year from March 7-9, at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC). With the dates locked in and venue secured, organizers have now opened the call for speakers. The event will feature three days of talks, workshops, and networking events, and organizers expect more than 2,000 attendees. Talks will…

  • WordCamp US 2023 Contributor Day Signup Is Open

    WordCamp US 2023 Contributor Day Signup Is Open

    WordCamp US 2023 is happening next month in National Harbor, Maryland. The Contributor Day will kick off the event on Thursday, August 24, preceding the conference days. It is open to any attendee, including those who have never contributed before and seasoned contributors alike. There are many technical and non-technical ways to contribute to WordPress.…

  • State of Digital Publishing to Host WordPress Publishers Performance Summit, July 27, 2023

    State of Digital Publishing to Host WordPress Publishers Performance Summit, July 27, 2023

    The State of Digital Publishing, a startup market research publisher focused on digital media, is hosting an online event called WordPress Publishers Performance Summit (WPPS) on July 27, starting at 2PM EST. The organization’s mission is to help publishers develop sustainable business models through education, guides, online courses, and other resources. They have partnered with…

  • WordCamp Dhaka 2023 Cancelled Due to Concerns of Corporate Influence on Community Decision-Making

    WordCamp Dhaka 2023 Cancelled Due to Concerns of Corporate Influence on Community Decision-Making

    WordCamp Dhaka (Bangladesh) 2023 has been cancelled by The WordPress Community Team due to concerns of corporate influence on the community decision-making process. The camp was scheduled for August 5, and organizers had already secured a venue and progressed on moving the camp forward. The Community Team published a statement on the event’s website, which…

  • WordCamp Asia 2024 Scheduled for March 7-9 in Taipei

    WordCamp Asia 2024 Scheduled for March 7-9 in Taipei

    WordCamp Asia has announced its dates for 2024. The flagship event is now officially scheduled for March 7-9, in Taipei, Taiwan. Organizers have secured the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) venue to host the event, which is located in the business district not far from Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, a…