October 13, 2023 — The HeroPress blog is full of great stories of people leveraging WordPress to make their lives better. Does this really make the world a better place?

This talk reviews several stories of people who’ve been impacted by the HeroPress project.

October 13, 2023 — Join us for an insightful panel discussion on BlackPress, a global WordPress community dedicated to empowering Black individuals worldwide.

Learn about the origins, objectives, and impact of this transformative initiative as we explore the significance of amplifying Black voices within the WordPress ecosystem. Discover why BlackPress emerged, addressing the underrepresentation and limited opportunities experienced by Black individuals in the digital space. Gain insights on how YOU can actively engage and contribute to this flourishing community.

Whether you’re from the Black diaspora or an ally, we invite you to participate, collaborate, and uplift Black voices through mentorship, open-source projects, networking, and showcasing achievements.

October 13, 2023 — As of 2023, WordPress is the most popular content management system in the world that also powers a global economy estimated to be worth billions of dollars. However, no corporation owns WordPress – it is open source and maintained by a global community, and it needs steady contributions to grow and thrive. Many WordPress companies support the project through the Five for the Future program by sponsoring up to 5% of their employees’ time to contribute to the software. Pledging contributions to WordPress will not only ensure the project’s long-term sustainability but will also offer tangible benefits and growth opportunities for individuals and companies.

This session will be in a panel discussion format that will bring together four seasoned WordPress contributors to share about their contribution journeys. We will discuss Five for the Future and explore various available growth opportunities as part of the program. The discussion will also explore how companies can set up their own internal contribution teams and how they can contribute efficiently and grow alongside the project. Together, we will explore how individual contributors of all experience levels can start their contribution journey through WordPress and use it to build a successful career. The discussion will delve deep into contributor sponsorship opportunities as well.

October 13, 2023 — This talk explains how to generate income by teaching WordPress in your community.

Using WordPress as a teaching tool for high school students can help them tap into an entreprenuerial mindset, develop project management skills, and help to surface their creativity.

Learn how developers can get paid contracts with school districts and develop curriculums to teach WordPress in the clasroom.

October 13, 2023 — In this inspiring talk, we will explore the vital role of inclusivity and diversity in the WordPress space, particularly in encouraging more creatives and beginners to join and contribute. With WordPress being a powerful platform for websites, blogs, and online businesses, it is essential to foster an environment that embraces newcomers and empowers them to express their creativity.

We will discuss the importance of breaking down barriers and creating accessible entry points for beginners and creatives by ensuring that they feel welcome and supported in their WordPress journey. By cultivating a diverse community, we can tap into the wide variety of different perspectives, experiences, and talents that enrich WordPress as a whole.

Together we will explore how we can nurture a supportive environment that encourages experimentation, self-expression, learning, and collaboration. We will highlight the benefits of local WordPress meetups as avenues for beginners and creatives to connect, seek guidance, showcase their work, and get their “feet wet”.

Together we will discover how unique perspectives and fresh ideas can revolutionize the way we build, design, and use websites, and we learn ways to encourage others to contribute to creating a vibrant and inclusive WordPress community for everyone.

July 26, 2023 — ▶️ イベント概要
このイベントでは、WordPress プロジェクトへの貢献 (コントリビュート) がどのように企業の利益につながったか、その成功事例を共有します。これにより、参加者はプロジェクトへの貢献を通じて得られるメリットを理解することができ、また、どのようにして社員のスキルを向上させたり、世界的な協力関係を築いたりすることが可能なのかを学ぶことができます。

国際的に Five for the Future という取り組みを通して、貢献を継続的に行っている企業が増えてきている中、国内企業がその動きを理解し、キャッチアップするためのイベントになればと思います。

▶️ Five for the Future (未来のための5%) とは
2014年にマット・マレンウェッグは、WordPress (CMS またはコミュニティ) の恩恵を受けている組織に対して WordPress プロジェクトの継続的な成功のためにリソースの5%を貢献することを呼びかけるため、Five for the Future を立ち上げました。先日の WordCamp ヨーロッパ基調講演でも、”Five for the Future” の活発化はプロジェクトの大きなニュースのひとつとして取り上げられています。

▶️ イベント登壇者プロフィール (敬称略・あいうえお順)
企業代表
– 相原 知栄子: プライム・ストラテジー株式会社取締役副社長/企画開発部管掌
– 大串 肇: 株式会社 mgn 代表 / Webディレクター・Webコンサルタント
– 小賀 浩通: 株式会社デジタルキューブ代表取締役社長
– 田中昌平: 株式会社シノビアシ 代表取締役会長 兼 社長

WordPress プロジェクト代表
– アンジェラ・ジン (Angela Jin): WordPress プログラム & コントリビューターエクスペリエンス部門責任者
– クロエ・ブリングマン (Chloé Bringmann): WordPress オペレーション責任者
– 高野直子: Five for the Future プロジェクトマネージャー
– ハリ・シャンカー (Hari Shanker): Five for the Future プロジェクトリード

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▶️ Event Summary
This event will share best practices on how contributing (Contributing) to WordPress projects has benefited companies. This will help participants understand the benefits of contributing to projects and learn how they can improve the skills of their employees and build global collaborations.

As more and more companies internationally continue to make contributions through the Five for the Future initiative, we hope that this event will help domestic companies understand and catch up with this movement.

▶️ What is Five for the Future (5% for the Future)?
In 2014, Matt Mullenweg launched Five for the Future to encourage organizations that benefit from WordPress (CMS or community) to contribute 5% of their resources to the continued success of the WordPress project The organization is a member of the CMS and is a member of the WordPress community. The activation of “Five for the Future” was one of the major news stories of the project at the recent WordCamp Europe keynote.

▶️ Event Speaker Profiles (titles omitted, in alphabetical order)
Company Representative
– Chieko Aihara: Vice President, Prime Strategy Co.
– Hajime Ohgushi: Representative of mgn Corporation / Web Director, Web Consultant
– Hiromichi Koga: President, Digital Cube Inc.
– Shohei Tanaka: Chairman and President, Synoviasi Inc.

WordPress Project Representative
– Angela Jin: Head of WordPress Program & Contributor Experience
– Chloé Bringmann: Head of WordPress Operations
– Naoko Takano: Project Manager, Five for the Future
– Hari Shanker: Project Lead, Five for the Future

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May 30, 2023 — The WordPress community has driven the software for 20 years. It has grown and shaped itself as each year has passed. But how do each of us view the community today? What has changed and what has stayed the same?

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December 18, 2022 — At a 2011 WordCamp, Simon connected with other WordPress people for the first time. He started his local Meetup one year later. Now ten years later, after leading more than 150 in-person, online, and hybrid events, Simon looks back on one of the most rewarding and enjoyable hobbies he could have wished for.

In this session, Simon combines his own experience with the shared knowledge of Meetup organizers worldwide. This talk offers guidance to anyone interested in starting local Meetups, revitalizing dormant groups, or building sustainable local communities.

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December 18, 2021 — This talk advocates making friends with customers and connecting with the WordPress community, as a key strategy for growth, providing better support, and creating a clearer product roadmap.

December 11, 2021 — This talk shares experiences from the WordCamp Japan 2021 organizing effort as a way of illustrating the relationship of community building and communication.