June 8, 2026 — WordPress is currently preparing several changes around learning and contributor onboarding. In this conversation, Mary Hubbard (Executive Director of WordPress), Benjamin Zekavica (Core Team Rep), Rade Jekic (Training Team Rep), Natalia Basiura, and Klaus Harris discuss the programs currently in progress. This includes new contributor pathways, simpler onboarding steps, and the first university partnerships to connect WordPress with academic learning. The session looks at how new contributors can get started more easily, how people who stepped away can find a way back, and which skills will be important for working with WordPress in the coming years. It also gives a look into the internal work aimed at making learning and contribution more structured and accessible across the project.

June 6, 2026

April 21, 2026 — As WordPress continues to evolve, so do the questions around its future, from the role of AI to how contributors and communities grow alongside the platform. Join Mary Hubbard, Executive Director of the WordPress Project, in a fireside chat moderated by Shilpa Shah. Together, they will explore what lies ahead for WordPress and its global community. This conversation will touch on key areas shaping the ecosystem, including emerging technologies, education initiatives, contribution pathways, and the changing needs of the next generation of contributors. Designed as an open and engaging discussion, the session will offer insights into where WordPress is today and where it’s headed, while leaving space for thoughtful dialogue and audience questions. Whether you’re a long-time contributor or just starting your journey, this session will help you better understand the direction of the project and how you can be part of it.

April 17, 2026

December 3, 2025 — State of the Word is the annual keynote address celebrating the progress of the open source WordPress project and offering a glimpse into its future. This year’s event takes place on December 2, 2025, at 8:00 PM UTC from San Francisco. From local stories to global growth, WordPress leadership highlighted the platform’s strengths, roadmap milestones, and vibrant community.

Watch with us as WordPress enthusiasts and newcomers from around the world came together for this unforgettable annual celebration.

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June 9, 2025 — Meet Mary Hubbard, the WordPress Executive Director, and Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of the WordPress project, discussing WordPress and its community, followed by an in-person Q&A.

February 13, 2025 — n this video, We look at two-panel discussions, including ‘Publishing in the Open’ and ‘The Future of WordPress in Japan and Beyond.’

February 13, 2025 — State of the Word is the annual keynote address celebrating the progress of the open source WordPress project and offering a glimpse into its future. This year, the event takes place on December 16, 2024, at 9:00 UTC from Tokyo Node Hall in Japan. From local stories in Japan to global growth, WordPress leadership will highlight the platform’s strengths, roadmap wins, and vibrant community. Don’t miss this unforgettable annual celebration.