April 21, 2026 — Basics of CSP and terms
How to setup CSP Report-Only
Analyzing that to craft a CSP that works
How to add it to your site without breaking any features or functions

April 21, 2026 — WordPress’s hooks system didn’t just make the platform extensible — it created a shared protocol that let an entire ecosystem collaborate without coordination. Model Context Protocol is doing the same thing for AI. This talk explores the parallel, what WordPress core is already building, and why the open-source community is uniquely positioned to lead what comes next.

April 21, 2026 — Attendees to my session will come away with a deep understanding of the Interactivity API and how it can be used for their projects to create amazing front-end experiences

April 21, 2026 — miniOrange began product development with a CyberSecurity plugin more than a decade ago. Since then, it has launched numerous products on WordPress and other marketplaces, and now has cloud services as well as on-prem products of its own. WordPress has immense benefits for a person who wants to be a founder and have their own company. In this session, Anirban wants to share his own journey and wants to share what the learnings are along the way, and why WordPress continues to be one of the main focuses for miniOrange and is likely to be its main focus going forward as well. The session will also cover the traps that a startup founder should not get into while being on WordPress, and what the expectations are from a community point of view if a startup takes off from WordPress. It will also cover basic startup needs like barrier to entry, how to create a niche, opportunities for product development in AI and CyberSecurity, etc.

April 21, 2026 — It’s time to have a conversation about ethics in plugin and product design. We’ll learn that recognising and rejecting dark patterns isn’t about stricter rules, it’s about building trust through transparent, user-centred design.

April 21, 2026 — A deep dive into timeless design systems, resilient layout strategies, and block-based UX that adapts to content, change, and scale.

April 21, 2026 — Understanding the core components of code quality: functional, structural, performance, and security. How proper requirement gathering and client communication prevent most bugs before coding begins. Practical steps to write maintainable, scalable, and predictable WordPress code. How to use tools like PHPCS, WordPress Coding Standards, and code reviews to improve quality. Real-world examples that show how small defects can damage user trust — and how to avoid them. A simple quality framework attendees can apply immediately in their day-to-day development workflow.

April 21, 2026 — What can developers learn to become more valuable beyond just improving coding skills?
2 directions of growth: vertical and horizontal – 3 lessons that can help developers growth in their careers

April 21, 2026 — How can WordPress bridge the gap between classrooms and real world contribution? How do we move students from just learning about open source to actively building it, contributing to it, and shaping its future? This panel focuses on practical pathways. We will discuss: How academic institutions can collaborate through WP Credits to formalise contribution How Campus Connect initiatives can create real exposure inside colleges How student clubs can become contribution hubs, not just event groups How structured mentorship can help students submit their first PR with confidence The goal is simple. Stop treating open source as a chapter in a syllabus. Start treating it as a career runway. Together with moderator Raitis Sevelis, Anand Upadhyay, Destiny Kanno, and Maciej Pilarski will explore how WordPress is building sustainable learning models that connect classroom education with real hands-on contribution, mentorship, and global collaboration. This is not just about learning WordPress. It is about participating in it. The discussion will cover: Integrating WordPress contributions into academic programs Building global student communities through Campus Connect Creating accessible learning pathways for beginners Supporting educators who want to introduce open source in classrooms The future of education within the WordPress ecosystem Whether you are a student looking to start contributing, an educator planning to introduce open source, or a community organiser building local ecosystems, this panel will give you practical direction and clarity on the next steps. Because the future of WordPress will not be built only by developers. It will be built by students who start early.

April 21, 2026 — Some key areas where WordPress is unbeatable, and how to position those advantages to sell WordPress better. If you are selling WordPress to your clients, or even internally as the choice of CMS, this talk will give you the right insights and arguments to do so successfully.