November 2, 2025 — How to navigate the delicate balance between logic and imagination? Sarah will examine the topic by sharing both her personal experiences and professional case studies.
Her talk is designed to empower logical thinkers to tap into their creativity, guiding developers and designers in building meaningful, user-centered experiences within the WordPress ecosystem.

October 13, 2023 — Nothing about accessibility means you have to be boring. It just means you’re making your websites better. Just like when we realized there were a ton of different screen sizes to adapt to, it made our websites better for more people to use, accessibility is another way to give more people access to the sites you make.

We stick to conventions and best practices. We ask about audience and cater to their needs. Accessibility is about integrity. It’s about learning the basics, and using each new project as an opportunity to learn something new.

Let’s go over some amazingly creative ways to make fun and accessible websites.

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.

February 21, 2020 — Yvonne reveals how to tap into your creativity to generate a consistent stream of content

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August 31, 2017 — My talk will focus on the genesis of creativity, whether it occurs out of necessity (oh god I have no job), boredom (this job is lame), or good ol’ fashioned ambition (I think I’ll write 3000 words about elves today). I’ll talk about the unmitigated disaster that was my first Wordcamp talk back in Edmonton in 2013, plus how people can use their own personal story as a backdrop to creative outlet. My talk should be about 20 minutes long. My basic outline: Intro: Wordcamp 2013 when my computer died and I was forced to be creative. Part 1. Unacceptable boredom: backing up to life in a tiny cubicle Part 2.

August 9, 2016 — A software developer doing a talk about creativity? Yeah, I know. I used to think I wasn’t creative too. Now I totally get that I am. And you need to know, if you don’t already, that you are too, and that I am, and that everyone is. Find out how this can be and why it’s important.

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December 14, 2015 — As designers we’re searching for the best – the best method, the best look, the best font. We have a continuous battle to create brands that are unique but that have a longstanding presence. We make tough decisions constantly, question our instincts, and settle. We fight and we strive to make long lasting beautiful, smart and informed design. How do we get there?

In this talk, seasoned Creative Director Sara Cannon is going to dive deep into the designers struggle. She’s going to share different processes that can make our work better. We’re going to discuss philosophy, methodology, and execution from the creative mind stand point. Hopefully by the end of the talk, you will be inspired to push your own creative limits and learned some tips on how to get there.

November 19, 2014 — How can we develop creative and imaginative solutions to business problems? How can I do that if I’m a freelancer and work alone? How can I generate ideas in a team environment?
More than a theoretical and subjective talk, Hugo Fernandes provides a close collaborative session where participants perform creative exercises and learn about tools and mental processes to use in the search of best ideas.