September 3, 2025 — Technology is inseparable from inequity in our organizations and our communities, from digital divides to web accessibility, AI discrimination to dataset biases, VC and philanthropic funding imbalances to inadequate training. After multiple years in a global pandemic that has required so many of us to connect to friends, family, school, work, and support services through an online device, there’s no question that technology is also inseparable from the world around us. What does it look like to change all of that? Amy and Afua Bruce’s co-authored book, The Tech That Comes Next: How changemakers, technologists, and philanthropists can build an equitable world, takes an intersectional approach in analyzing how technology is funded, built, and put to use today and presents alternative strategies for what it could look like tomorrow. From staff in social impact organizations to policymakers, funders to community leaders, and technologists in all kinds of settings, there are critical shifts in what and who is valued that are necessary for changing the technology we have and the world we create. Let’s talk about what we can build together. Get Tickets

August 29, 2025 — This topic will cover 5 basic tips for creating a secure WordPress plugin : – CSRF protection using nonce – XSS protection using esc_html function – Sanitizing user input to prevent SQL injection – Restrict unauthenticated users with current_user_can – Data Validation – Take immediate action when a vulnerability is reported in your plugin

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August 22, 2025 — Whether you’re a seasoned manager or a junior developer, giving feedback is a pivotal skill that shapes our career trajectories. Surprisingly, only 26% of employees believe the feedback they receive contributes to their improvement. In these crucial conversations, emotions often cloud the delivery of vital messages and facts. Join our session, where we’ll equip you with practical insights on structuring feedback effectively with empathy. Learn how to navigate these conversations with finesse, leaving you empowered to drive positive change in your professional journey. I’m planning to cover the points below, 1. Story of feedback failure affect miserably 2. Things one should avoid while giving feedback 3. How to prepare for feedback. 4. Feedback frameworks with Practical examples

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August 22, 2025 — In this session, I will guide everyone through the essential steps of choosing the right website layout for a WordPress site, ensuring it aligns with both website and client’s goals and their target audience. Whether devs are building a business site, blog, or online portfolio, the layout plays a crucial role in enhancing user experience and engagement. We’ll dive into: – The difference between website layout and structure. – How to select layouts based on the type of site we are building. – Practical tips for creating a website layout that captivates and guides website visitors. – Tools and resources to help us wireframe and design website layout effectively. – Proven layout patterns to ensure a user-friendly and visually appealing site. By the end of this session, audience will have the knowledge to choose and customize layouts that improve website’s functionality and aesthetics, giving us a solid foundation for building a standout WordPress website.

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August 19, 2025 — In this talk, we will explore minimalist design and the capabilities of the Block Editor. No coding or complex tools—just the editor and your creative vision. Learn how to use the editor to design visually appealing layouts, craft engaging content sections, and create seamless user experiences. We will cover how to work with colors, typography, spacing, and block styles to create an aesthetic that engages your visitors. Leave this session with the knowledge to create effective block themes using the simplicity of the editor.

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August 19, 2025 — Interested in getting the most out of Google’s open source Site Kit plugin for WordPress? This workshop is designed to enhance your Site Kit proficiency through hands-on exploration and expert guidance. Whether you’re new to Site Kit or looking to unlock its advanced features, this workshop will empower you to effectively utilize its tools for data-driven insights and website optimization. 

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August 18, 2025 — How to leave freelancing and start working in the office team. Pros and cons. Missing and required skills, from solo to orchestra. Initial roadmap and first steps in the office. Possible conflicts in the team – how to deal, how to solve.
Based on my personal experience. 10+ years as a freelancer, 1 year as a Middle developer, 3 years as a Senior developer.

August 18, 2025 — Plugin development is at the heart of what makes WordPress incredibly versatile, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. The goal is simple – make your journey as a plugin developer faster, smoother, and more efficient.
Imagine being able to create robust, feature-rich plugins with less effort and in less time. In this rapidly evolving WordPress ecosystem, where plugins can shape the functionality of countless websites, that’s a game-changer.
We’re going to explore how Composer and GitHub Actions can transform your plugin development process. You’ll have the tools and insights you need to accelerate your plugin development projects and raise the bar on quality.
Whether you’re an experienced plugin developer or just starting, there’s something valuable here for you. Through practical examples and real-world experiences, I’ll show you how these tools can save you time, streamline your workflow, and lead to better, more powerful, plugin development.

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August 18, 2025 — Discover how to build and maintain a strong WordPress Multisite network, with practical tips and strategies for every stage of your journey. We’ll cover essential techniques for setting up, managing, and optimizing your network, while also exploring the latest features and tools that can help you overcome common challenges. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your existing network, you’ll leave with actionable insights to enhance your Multisite experience.

August 18, 2025 — Today good practices are legions in the WordPress community, but they often never end up being used by plugin developers due to various reasons. With the open source framework wp-launchpad we aim to tackle this problem and make it easy to use for most developers to use good practices in WordPress plugins.
In this talk, you will learn which strategies we used inside the framework to make it simple for the developer starting out with Launchpad without many requirements.However, as Launchpad is not a simple boilerplate tool, it offers more depth.
Furthermore, we also had to offer more advanced features without adding too much complexity, and you will learn in this talk how we made that possible so that both new users and experienced ones can benefit from it.

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