October 19, 2026 — The Evolution of the Open Web

WordPress democratized publishing by giving people and organizations the power to build and share online. Today, AI is creating a similar shift in how knowledge is produced and accessed.

This talk explores the intersection of AI, open source, technology policy, and public good, with a focus on the Philippine context.

Atty. Jocelle highlights the importance of ethics before algorithms—promoting transparency, accountability, privacy, inclusion, and responsible innovation as AI becomes part of everyday digital life.

The message is simple: WordPress is more than a website platform—it is part of the open digital infrastructure for the AI age.

October 19, 2026 — When Your Work Stops Feeling Right

From corporate sales to freelancing, SMM coaching, email copywriting, and finally full-time coaching—I pivoted four times before finding work that truly fit me.

This talk shares the lessons from that journey, including burnout, health struggles, career pivots, and coaching 500+ professionals through similar challenges.

You’ll learn how to recognize misalignment early, listen to the signals your body is sending, and make better career decisions before burnout takes over.

This isn’t a motivational talk. It’s a practical framework for understanding when it’s time to pivot—and why.

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October 19, 2026 — I have spent four years running WordPress at scale on Altis Cloud. I expected the lessons to be about infrastructure. Looking back, they were just good engineering habits.

Assumptions are dangerous, better to seek the data to prove them, even the obvious ones. Unglamorous work pays off when things break. Willingness to understand beyond what you strictly need to know puts you in a better position to make informed decisions.

The talk walks through actual experience and incidents and how each one taught me one of these. Useful for anyone who works on WordPress sites of any size.

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October 19, 2026 — Most people use AI. Few have an AI system.

This talk gives you the personal version of BOSAI, the operating system I use to run multiple ventures, adapted for one human, one role, one life.

Five layers. One stack. Built around what you actually do.

You’ll leave knowing what to map, what to organize, what to systemize, and what to automate first. Plus the one mistake that keeps most people stuck before they even start.

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October 18, 2026 — AI is often treated as a buzzword and shown through a polished, flashy lens in the startup and innovation ecosystem, but behind this mainstream narrative lies a more complex reality that is rarely seen or discussed. This session explores what it means to “decolonize AI” by rethinking how artificial intelligence systems are designed, developed, and deployed to reflect local realities, languages, communities, and values particularly in the Philippine and broader Southeast Asian context. It challenges the idea that AI is a one-size-fits-all technology shaped by Western Context and emphasizes the need for cultural relevance, inclusivity, and locally grounded, participatory approaches in shaping emerging technologies.

Beyond the technical aspects, the discussion raises critical questions about power, access, and representation in AI development. By the end of the session, participants are invited to rethink their assumptions about AI and reflect on how technology can be made more inclusive, equitable, and grounded in the communities it serves, beyond efficiency and intelligence.

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October 18, 2026 — Human Intelligence in the Age of AI

AI is transforming how we create content, manage websites, communicate, and grow businesses—but technology alone isn’t enough.

This talk explores how the WordPress community can combine AI’s speed with uniquely human strengths such as emotional intelligence, critical thinking, creativity, empathy, leadership, and authentic connection.

Learn how to use AI tools to improve productivity, workflows, branding, and content strategy while keeping human creativity and authenticity at the center.

A timely conversation for Filipino freelancers, creators, entrepreneurs, and digital professionals preparing to lead in an increasingly automated world.

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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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September 4, 2025 — Discover your purpose in WordPress! Join Nikki Jay Dela Cruz as he shares insights on finding your “why,” turning your passion into meaningful impact, and building more than just websites.

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July 31, 2025 — In this beginner-friendly talk, Georg Kevit Paquet delivers a no-fluff introduction to WordPress. Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or aspiring developer, this session will help you understand what WordPress is, what you can build with it, and why it’s one of the most powerful tools on the web. Perfect for anyone looking to get started with WordPress quickly and confidently.

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