WP Engine is proud to be a Tremendous Admin sponsor at WordCamp US 2023! Going down simply outdoors Washington D.C. in Nationwide Harbor, MD, the three-day convention will present a possibility to community with different WordPress specialists, study in regards to the newest merchandise and improvements which are shaping the way forward for the world’s favourite CMS, give again to the neighborhood all of us love, and—as all the time—snag some free swag.

This yr’s WCUS will happen August 24–26 on the Gaylord Nationwide Resort & Conference Heart, and when you’re planning to be there, make sure that to cease by Sales space #301 and say hiya to your mates at WP Engine!

As you’re in all probability conscious, WP Engine has a little bit of a status for throwing a few of the finest WordPress events, so ensure you RSVP to hitch us at TopGolf in Nationwide Harbor for a free networking occasion!

WordCamp US unofficially kicks off on August 24 with a Contributor Day. WP Engine could have a handful of staff in attendance, so be happy to say hiya as all of us work collectively to go away WordPress higher than we discovered it. Contributor Day begins at 8:30 for brand spanking new contributors or 9:30 for veteran contributors. Ensure you fill out this kind earlier than heading to the Gaylord Nationwide Resort & Conference Heart to contribute.

Should you’ve by no means participated in a Contributor Day earlier than, don’t fear—there are many methods to present again, together with each technical and non-technical duties.

Technical duties might embrace:

• Testing and reporting bugs on the WordPress core software program, themes, and plugins
• Writing and submitting patches for bugs
• Designing or creating a WordPress theme or plugin to share on WordPress.org
• Engaged on the WordPress cell apps

Non-technical duties might embrace:

• Writing or bettering WordPress documentation
• Translating paperwork or movies (together with subtitles)
• Responding to questions in assist boards
• Creating or bettering WordPress lesson plans for instructors
• Taking and submitting photographs for the Openverse 

Plus, your participation in Contributor Day provides you the chance to fulfill different contributors, hone your abilities, and broaden your skilled community in a collaborative, high-energy surroundings.

On the primary official day of WordCamp, the WP Engine sales space (#301) shall be abuzz with power as guests get the chance to win a t-shirt in addition to just a few bigger prizes, together with a pair of Beats Professional headphones and a PS5! This yr’s design options an icon that resembles the lights of the Nationwide Harbor Ferris Wheel which is only a quick stroll from the conference middle.

Ask us about something, whether or not it’s questions on a few of your favourite developer instruments—like ACF and Native—or just why we love WordPress a lot! Different subjects we love to debate embrace, headless WordPress, eCommerce, our suite of builder instruments, and serving to you discover a better strategy to WordPress.

Be sure to plan your day as a way to attend the classes that imply probably the most to you. WordPress trade specialists will focus on every little thing from NASA’s latest internet modernization efforts to bettering accessibility in design to the advantages of educating WordPress to highschool college students!

Then, that night, be a part of WP Engine and WordPress specialists from throughout the nation at an RSVP-required Topgolf occasion! We’ll have loads of enjoyable and meals, so ensure you reserve your spot now.

After spending the night with us at Topgolf, make to get some sleep and be proper again at WordCamp on the morning of August 26 to hear WordPress Government Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy converse to some necessary conversations taking place within the WordPress ecosystem—in addition to the methods these discussions will form the way forward for WordPress.

Different notable subjects it’s possible you’ll wish to attend embrace the Anatomy of an Accessible Navigation Menu, Utilizing AI to Efficiently Ship an Genuine Content material Creation Course of, Mastering Your WordPress Data Structure, and the Current and Future Purposes of WordPress Playground.

All this data and extra will replenish your day earlier than Matt Mullenweg’s closing presentation, wherein he’ll focus on the advantages of WordPress’ open-source ecosystem and why it’s now and can stay the favourite working system of builders the world over.

WP Engine Proudly Serves the Huge World of WordPress

Since its founding in 2010, WP Engine has been fulfilling the internet hosting wants of WordPress builders, companies, and specialists. 

Because it has stretched its attain throughout worldwide borders and expanded its companies to incorporate extra developer instruments, merchandise, and options, one factor has remained fixed: WP Engine’s dedication to bettering WordPress experiences throughout the globe.

See You at WordCamp US!

Be sure to seize a ticket for WordCamp US earlier than they’re gone—we look ahead to seeing you in Maryland!