May 13, 2025 — This panel explores the diverse business opportunities within the WordPress ecosystem, from running an agency to building successful products—or even combining both approaches. Industry experts will share their experiences, discussing key topics such as scalability, revenue models, client relationships, marketing strategies, and the evolving role of AI and automation.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of different business models, helping them make informed decisions about their own WordPress journey. This session is ideal for freelancers, agency owners, product creators, and anyone looking to build a sustainable WordPress business.

May 13, 2025 — In this workshop, we guide you step by step through the process of submitting your plugin to WordPress.org. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this session will provide the necessary knowledge and tools to ensure your plugin meets WordPress’ requirements and passes the review process.

What You Will Learn:
• How to structure and organize your plugin files properly.
• Understanding WordPress plugin standards, including code quality and security.
• How to write an effective readme.txt file for your plugin.
• Managing plugin submissions and updates using SVN.
• The review process and how to handle feedback.
• Best practices for maintaining and updating your plugin after approval.

Host: Shipon Karmakar
Speaker: Kamal Hossain

May 13, 2025 — As eCommerce continues to grow, so does the risk of fraud, making security a top priority for WooCommerce store owners. This session dives deep into advanced strategies and practical tools to protect your online store from the most common fraud scenarios, including fake orders, account takeovers, and payment fraud.

We’ll begin by exploring how fraudsters target WooCommerce websites and the signs that your store might be at risk. Attendees will learn how to leverage WooCommerce’s built-in security features and extend them with advanced techniques such as device fingerprinting, behavior analytics, and custom risk scoring.

The talk will also cover:

Best Practices for Fraud Prevention: Easy-to-implement strategies that reduce vulnerabilities.
Integrating Advanced Tools: How to incorporate fraud prevention plugins, APIs, and SDKs to enhance your store’s security.
Real-World Examples: Case studies showcasing how stores have successfully mitigated fraud.
Optimizing Customer Experience: Balancing strong security with seamless user experiences to ensure genuine customers are not impacted.
By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of how to proactively secure their WooCommerce stores against evolving threats and confidently manage online fraud risks. Whether you’re a store owner, developer, or WordPress enthusiast, this session will provide valuable insights to safeguard your business and boost customer trust.

Join us to explore cutting-edge strategies and take your WooCommerce security to the next level!

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May 13, 2025 — In today’s digital age, business trust is crucial for sustained growth and customer loyalty. As a WordPress site owner, protecting your website from cyber threats isn’t just about securing data; it’s about preserving your brand reputation, maintaining customer trust, and ensuring business continuity. This is where forensic security comes in as a powerful tool to not only defend against cyberattacks but also to create a foundation of trust with your customers.

Forensic security involves proactive measures, advanced threat detection, and post-incident analysis that allows businesses to identify, investigate, and mitigate security breaches in real time. By implementing forensic security on your WordPress site, you ensure that any malicious activities, whether they are data breaches, hacking attempts, or malware attacks, are quickly detected and addressed, minimizing damage and downtime.

Why is this important for business? When your WordPress site is protected by forensic security, customers feel more confident in interacting with your business. They know that their personal data is safeguarded, transactions are secure, and their experience is not compromised by hidden vulnerabilities. This level of trust is not only essential for maintaining your current customer base but also for attracting new leads who prioritize security in their purchasing decisions.

Moreover, forensic security can help restore business operations quickly after an incident, reducing potential losses caused by breaches or downtime. By ensuring that your WordPress site is protected at every level, from login attempts to file integrity monitoring, forensic security enables you to recover from security events faster, minimizing their impact on your bottom line.

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May 13, 2025 — Think your website looks pretty and user-friendly? Think again. In this interactive, game-style session, I’ll put your UI/UX instincts on trial. You’ll step into the role of a design detective, analyzing real-world interfaces to determine whether they’re innocent or guilty of UI/UX crimes. But beware—some of the most common offenses are hiding in plain sight!

What you’ll uncover:

🔎 How to spot UI/UX mistakes that frustrate users and hurt conversions.

⚖️ The difference between intuitive design and usability nightmares.

🚔 Common design traps across websites, apps, and digital products.

🔧 Actionable strategies to identify and fix UI/UX pain points in your own projects.

Will your website pass the test, or will you be found guilty of UI/UX offenses? There’s only one way to find out!

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May 13, 2025 — Building Inclusive Websites: Accessibility Best Practices in WordPress focuses on the importance of creating websites that are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. This talk will provide practical insights into incorporating accessibility features within the WordPress ecosystem.

The session will cover key accessibility principles, including keyboard navigation, color contrast, and alt text for images, along with real-world examples of their implementation in WordPress themes and plugins. Suvasini will also share tips on leveraging tools like the WordPress Accessibility Checker and Gutenberg editor to ensure your site meets WCAG standards.

By the end of this talk, attendees will understand why accessibility is vital for reaching a broader audience, improving user experience, and complying with global regulations. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or WordPress user, this session will empower you to build more inclusive websites that leave no one behind.

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May 13, 2025 — Great design gets users to click, but clear, concise, and thoughtful writing keeps them engaged. Here in this topic, we’ll explore the often-overlooked but powerful role of UX writing in creating user-friendly and effective websites.

We will discuss how clear navigation, actionable buttons, and thoughtful microcopy bridge the gap between design and usability. Whether you’re a WordPress developer, designer, product designer, system designer, copywriter, or content creator, discover tips to enhance your website/products with small changes that make a big impact.

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May 5, 2025 — ¿Eres parte de la comunidad de WordPress y quieres expandir tus servicios?
En esta charla aprenderás cómo configurar WooCommerce desde cero para ofrecer soluciones de comercio electrónico a tus clientes. Cubriremos desde la instalación hasta la configuración de métodos de pago, envíos y otros aspectos clave. ¡Aprende a crear tiendas online profesionales que tus clientes amarán!

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May 5, 2025 — In this inspiring session from EmpowerWP, Poonam shares how the open-source ecosystem—especially WordPress—can unlock life-changing opportunities, regardless of your background or location.

WordPress is more than just a platform; it’s a global gateway. From freelancing and remote work to community contributions and career growth, Poonam explores the many paths WordPress can open. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to level up, this talk is a roadmap to growing, connecting, and thriving in the digital world.

Poonam is a passionate WordPress contributor and a Happiness Engineer at ThemeIsle, where she blends technical skill with a love for helping people. As a dedicated professional and proud working mom, she proves that with passion and perseverance, you can create a fulfilling and balanced life through the power of open source.

May 5, 2025 — Presented at EmpowerWP, a Women’s Day event celebrating the journeys and contributions of women in the WordPress ecosystem, this session by Nikita Varma is a powerful guide for anyone looking to enter the tech world—without a traditional tech background.

With over 9 years of experience in marketing across e-commerce, health tech, fintech, and edtech, Nikita shares how she built her career in the digital space by focusing on strategy, growth, and adaptability.

Through her honest storytelling and practical advice, she encourages attendees to embrace their strengths, pivot fearlessly, and carve their own space in tech. This session is especially valuable for non-tech professionals, career switchers, and aspiring marketers ready to break into the industry with confidence.