August 16, 2022 — Hear from a panel of volunteers who contributed work to the WordPress. 5.6 release. Learn more about how to volunteer for WordPress.org projects and how to make new volunteers feel welcome.

August 8, 2022 — For WordPress and the WordPress ecosystem to be truly accessible, it has to be available to everyone.

Accessibility means accessible to those with disabilities (and we often focus on screen readers, etc.), but those in the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Neurodivergent communities often find the way to success paved with roadblocks.

This talk shares the struggles that people in our community experience in finding success, as well as ways we can all be advocates for one another and make room at the table for everyone.

October 10, 2021 — For the WordPress to be truly accessible, it has to be available to everyone. That means not only being available to those with disabilities, but also to others in the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and senior communities.

This talk explores some of the lesser known accessibility challenges that people in our community encounter with their digital experience. It suggests how we can all be advocates for one another, and deliver a better experience to more site visitors.

May 29, 2021 — You can build your brand while boosting sales, referrals, and loyalty) by building a community around your products, services, and agency.

This talk shares some of the best practices in building community. It includes information about Facebook groups, social media strategy, community engagement, and the role of a customer success team.

March 20, 2021 — Finding the good in bad situations – like looking for a Phoenix rising from the ashes – might help you stay positive when it feels like your world is burning.

Did 2020 feel like that for you? From a global pandemic to murder hornets, to event cancelations, and personal struggles: 2020 was a difficult year for many of us.

We pivoted so much and so often it felt like we were constantly reinventing ourselves, our businesses, and our community.

This talk recognizes some of the good that came from 2020’s trying times and suggests how we can move forward in a globally-positive way.

October 21, 2020 — Over 100 guests of the WPCoffeeTalk podcast have been asked the same set of questions in order to learn about them, their work, and their community involvement. This talk shares data, anecdotes, clips, and conversations that not only characterize the guests but also suggest who we are as a community.

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July 6, 2020 — In less than a year, over 100 guests on WPCoffeeTalk have been asked the same set of questions in order to learn about them, their work and their community involvement.
What we’ve learned is that they have so much to offer, and so many different perspectives, talents, passions, and interests.
Our aspirations are varied. Our inspirations are many.
This talk will share data, anecdotes, clips, and conversation about who we are as individuals, and who we are as a community.

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June 16, 2020 — Learn what inspires others to become WordPress community enthusiasts!

These community leaders have organized countless WordCamps, Meetups, and other community events; spoken at even more; and encouraged others to contribute-to, learn-from, and participate-in the WordPress community.