September 23, 2015 — There is incredible power in knowing the story you’re in, and how to manage it. The brand you develop will impact your pricing, your positioning, and your prospective market. Come hear Chris Lema’s take on branding – specifically in the WordPress ecosystem – and how you can leverage the power of story in your marketing, sales, product announcements, and blog.

September 3, 2015 — WordCamp Asheville 2015 keynote address.

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August 3, 2015 — When I started making websites 7 years ago, WordPress was the hip new thing all the cool kids were using. So I used it too.

But then time went by, and the web changed. The tools and techniques that I used changed too. I moved away from WordPress.

Now I’m back. Let me show you why I’ve returned, and why I believe that what WordPress has become over the last 7 years has ensured its continued success.

July 27, 2015 — Keynote
WordCamp Boston 2015

July 18, 2015 — Keynote for WordCamp Dayton 2015

July 4, 2015 — The co-founder of WordPress Matt Mullenweg answers questions at the third WordCamp Europe on June 26th, 2015 in Seville, Spain.

June 30, 2015 — Chris tells the story of managing software developers who create WordPress sites, plugins, and custom themes – using the concepts of freedom, constraints, complexity and chaos.

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June 10, 2015 — Welcome To WordPress. Keynote address for WordCamp Seattle 2015: Experienced Edition

May 15, 2015 — WordPress the platform is great, but it isn’t just about the software. We’re on a mission to democratize publishing and have a very real opportunity to make the web a better place. The question isn’t whether you should be involved (you should) or when you should get involved (now), but how – and there are many great ways to do so. Lets go!

April 15, 2015 — Keynote for WordCamp Atlanta 2015