February 14, 2026 — As AI reshapes how we build and manage websites, where does WordPress fit in?
This talk explores the real opportunities and practical realities of using WordPress in an AI-first world—what’s changing, what still matters, and how the businesses and community can adapt and thrive.

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February 14, 2026 — Discover how WordPress evolves from a CMS into a full service business. This session breaks down the WordPress as a Service ecosystem, highlighting business models, operational strategy, and growth opportunities beyond the tech.

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February 14, 2026 — This talk explores why stories are a fundamental human need—and how to craft them so they work in real life and online. We’ll cover practical ways to tell compelling narratives, verbally and visually, across every creative format: from a simple flyer or banner to full brand identities for companies, products, and communities. You’ll see why storytelling wins hearts—turning users into fans and clients into partners—and how this mindset benefits everyone on the team (yes, even developers).

Above all, it’s a story about storytelling, and the joy it sparks in all of us.

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February 14, 2026 — While security plugins provide valuable protection, true WordPress security requires a comprehensive, multi-layered approach. This session explores fundamental security practices including server hardening, database protection, authentication systems, secure coding, and incident response strategies that form the foundation of truly secure WordPress installations.

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February 14, 2026 — – Какво e шипинг метод в WooCommerce
– Как работят шипинг методите в WooCommerce
– Вградени шипинг методи
– Как да направим шипинг метод
– Най-добри практики

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February 14, 2026 — Open source projects like WordPress thrive on the passion and dedication of their contributors. But how does someone move from simply using WordPress to becoming an active contributor who helps shape the platform’s future? In this session, we’ll explore the personal and collective benefits of contributing to WordPress. You’ll learn why giving back matters, how even small contributions make a big difference, and what steps you can take to get started. Drawing from my own journey as part of the WordPress Training Team, the group behind learn.wordpress.org site, I’ll share real examples of contribution in action: from writing lessons and translating content to mentoring newcomers. By the end, you’ll see that contributing is not just about improving WordPress; it’s about growing as an individual, connecting with people around the world, and being part of something bigger than yourself.

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February 14, 2026 — AI Services plugin was introduced to offer a unified API layer for multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), making it easier and more secure for developers to use models mentioned above.

All this comes with new challenges that all of us have to be aware of, like:
– API Authentication & Security
– Prompt Design and Context
– Cost Management
– Performance & Asynchronous Processing
– Fallback Behavior and Errors
– AI Content Transparency & Ethical LLM
– Server-Side vs Client-Side AI

This talk should serve as a building ground, and starting point for anyone who is looking to come on board with LLMs how to do it in smart, safe and ethical fashion.

February 14, 2026 — Learn the basics of the OSI (open systems interconnection) Security Model. Why it matters for open source projects, what you can control, and how to protect yourself from ongoing and increasing types of threats. Additionally, a quick overview of the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA) especially in light of the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Leave with an understanding of what you can review, measure, and protect today.

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February 14, 2026 — With the arrival of the **Interactivity API**, WordPress now offers a native, declarative way to add client-side behavior to blocks using directives like `data-wp-on–click`, `data-wp-bind`, and `data-wp-context`. Developers can define reactive behavior, state management, and side effects—all while staying in the WordPress stack.

In this developer-focused talk, we’ll explore:

– The architecture and goals of the Interactivity API
– How to mark blocks as interactive with `supports.interactivity`
– How to use directives to handle clicks, toggle classes, bind data, loop over arrays, and more
– How to define a store to manage shared state, actions, and side effects
– Real-world examples including:
– Button toggles and UI state
– Gallery sliders using Core Image blocks
– Query Loop filtering and SPA-style navigation—without a full page reload

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February 14, 2026 — Join leading WordPress experts for an engaging panel discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming the WordPress ecosystem. From content creation and automation to smarter site management and personalized user experiences, the panelists will share their insights, experiences, and predictions on the evolving role of AI in web development. Gain valuable perspectives on emerging tools, best practices, and how to prepare for the next wave of innovation in WordPress.