May 14, 2026
WordPress powers more than 40% of the web, but the current plugin distribution system still contains single points of failure that can make websites vulnerable. FAIR Package Manager is an open-source initiative that allows organizations to run their own mirror package nodes, improve software chain security, and guarantee reliable updates — even behind corporate firewalls.
In this session, Joost de Valk (Emilia Capital) and Karim Marucchi (Crowd Favorite) share why FAIR is important, what problems it solves for developers, hosts, and enterprises, and how you can contribute to its future.
Joost de Valk 16
Karim Marucchi 18