We’re thrilled to share the second and final round of confirmed speakers for WordCamp Canada 2025! With this announcement, our speaker roster is now complete, bringing together a program that’s as inspiring as it is practical.
A New Keynote to Inspire Us All
We’re excited to announce our third keynote: Jill Binder, a globally recognized leader in public speaking and diversity in tech.
Her keynote, From Canada to the World: 10 Lessons From Working With 50 Countries, tells the story of how a local WordPress workshop grew into a global program. Over five years, Jill facilitated public speaking workshops across 50 countries, learning first-hand how culture, identity, and language shape the way communities come together.
This candid and personal talk shares ten lessons drawn from those experiences — practical insights, surprising truths, and even a few humorous missteps. From “popcorn words” to “poster conundrums,” Jill brings a Canadian perspective to navigating the challenges and rewards of building inclusive communities on a global stage.
With Jill joining previously announced keynotes Evan Prodromou and Dave Winer, WordCamp Canada is set for three powerful talks that will frame some of the most important conversations about WordPress and the open web.
Our Final Speakers Have Emerged
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Alycia Leno
View Profile: Alycia LenoAlycia crafts bold, intuitive marketing strategies that blend storytelling and tech to help brands grow with clarity, creativity, and purpose.
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Anthony Moore
View Profile: Anthony MooreAnthony Moore of Trew Knowledge brings 20 years of experience leading digital transformations for top Canadian brands and global organizations.
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Austin Atkinson
View Profile: Austin AtkinsonAustin is a front end developer working for the Australian based The Code Co, specializing in Enterprise WordPress publishing.
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Carl Alexander
View Profile: Carl AlexanderCarl Alexander is a PHP developer and founder of Ymir, sharing serverless DevOps expertise to help the WordPress community tackle complex topics.
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Dee Teal
View Profile: Dee TealDee Teal is a WordPress community leader, podcast host, and advocate for diverse, collaborative teams, with deep experience in digital communication and project delivery.
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Jeffrey Zalischi
View Profile: Jeffrey ZalischiJeffrey Zalischi specializes in AI integration, performance optimization, and scalable enterprise solutions at Trew Knowledge.
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Jill Binder
View Profile: Jill BinderJill Binder (rhymes with “finder”), she/her, is a public speaking and accent reduction coach for professionals in tech. She has empowered over 600 individuals in 50 countries, working with organizations such as WordPress, Adobe, and Drupal. Her work has been translated into 6 languages. Jill founded and lead the global #WPDiversity group in the WordPress Community team,…
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Michelle Frechette
View Profile: Michelle FrechetteMichelle Frechette is Executive Director of Post Status, creator, speaker, and advocate for inclusion in tech. Learn more at meetmichelle.online.
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Paul Gilzow
View Profile: Paul GilzowPaul is a Developer Advocate at Upsun, web security and accessibility evangelist, instructor, and speaker who runs on passion, coffee, and adventure.
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Paul Sheldrake
View Profile: Paul SheldrakePaul is an Engineering Manager with 20 years’ experience leading teams to build maintainable, automated WordPress solutions for nonprofits and Higher Ed.
These speakers add even more depth and perspective to an already incredible lineup. From accessibility and performance to design systems, publishing workflows, and community sustainability, this final group ensures that WordCamp Canada 2025 has something for everyone.
Explore What’s Ahead
Together with our first round of speakers, this complete roster sets the stage for:
- Fresh insights into the future of the block editor, patterns, and interactivity.
- Guidance from designers and developers building at the intersection of systems, UX, and performance.
- Real-world approaches to accessibility, publishing workflows, and sustainable community practices.
- Conversations that challenge assumptions about plugins, the admin experience, and how we build for the web.
Full Schedule Coming Soon
With our speakers now finalized, we’re putting the finishing touches on the full schedule. Get ready for a weekend packed with insight, hands-on learning, and community connection.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — and we’d love for you to join us this October in Ottawa.
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