Canada’s Biggest WordPress Event of the Year
WordCamp Canada 2025 is taking place from October 15–17 in Ottawa, Ontario. It all starts with Contributor Day on the 15th and continues with two full days of sessions with 31 speakers and keynotes at Carleton University‘s Richcraft Hall followed by the Afterparty! 🎉
It’s a national and global gathering centred on WordPress, the open-source software powering nearly half the web. WordCamp Canada is for everyone with an interest in WordPress — from casual users to core contributors. Expect three days of learning, networking, blue sky thinking, and hands-on building the future of WordPress together in one of Canada’s most inspiring cities.
Carleton University
Set along the Rideau River, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most innovative and inclusive campuses. Richcraft Hall is a modern, Green Globe-certified building that reflects Carleton’s commitment to accessibility and sustainability.
About Ottawa
Canada’s capital blends natural beauty with vibrant culture. From historic landmarks and world-class museums to riverside trails and indie coffee shops, Ottawa is the perfect mix of city energy and small-town charm, especially stunning in the fall.
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Read Full Post: Embrace the creativity of others
Embrace the creativity of others
I wrote a piece in October 1996 after attending a conference of the tech industry that as it turns out was in its final stages. This was one of the last times it met. I was coming from the web, and wanted to see if anyone else was ready to change how we work with…
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Read Full Post: A Whole New Day of Workshops Is Coming to WordCamp Canada
A Whole New Day of Workshops Is Coming to WordCamp Canada
An extra day, two tracks, one price: WordCamp Canada adds a full workshop day on Oct 15, from WordPress basics to dev skills, all for $100.
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Read Full Post: From Keynotes to Coffee Breaks: Explore 2025 WCEH Schedule
From Keynotes to Coffee Breaks: Explore 2025 WCEH Schedule
The full schedule is live! 25 sessions, 27 speakers, including 3 keynotes make WordCamp Canada 2025 a packed weekend of learning and connection.
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Read Full Post: The blog is the message
The blog is the message
For a piece on my main blog, I gathered up links to my blog posts about WordPress, they go back further than I thought. For example, in 2010 for the Rebooting the News podcast I did with Jay Rosen, we used a WordPress site for the show notes and to distribute the podcast audio. Not…
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Read Full Post: Canada’s Role in WordPress History
Canada’s Role in WordPress History
Have a look at Canada’s global impact in our Open Source ecosystem! What else have you noticed?
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Read Full Post: Accessibility as a Value, Not an Add-on
Accessibility as a Value, Not an Add-on
As Canadians, we have a real opportunity to model accessibility-first thinking on the global stage. Learn how in this short piece.
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Read Full Post: Exploring WordPress: From Ideas to Action in a Local and Global Community
Exploring WordPress: From Ideas to Action in a Local and Global Community
Where there was once a vibrant meetup and startup scene that supported several WordCamps, there was just a gap waiting for people to fill. So we did, just like other local WordPress meetups across Canada.
Want to Get Invoved?
WordCamp Canada is built by the community—for the community. Whether you want to sponsor the event, volunteer your time, capture moments as a photographer, or simply attend and connect, there are plenty of ways to take part. Speaker applications are now closed, but we’re still welcoming new supporters and contributors.
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