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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.

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.

Join us on Wednesday, October 15 at Invest Ottawa‘s Bayview Yards tech hub the day before the main conference, for Contributor Day.

What’s Contributor Day?

It’s a full day of collaboration, learning, and giving back to the WordPress project. Are you a seasoned contributor? Is this the first time you’ve ever thought about getting involved? Either way, Contributor Day is for you.

So come spend a great day in a welcoming space to meet WordPress friends and brand-new connections, share your knowledge and learn something brand-new (fun fact: everyone is an expert in something and a beginner in something!) and make a real impact.

What’s new this year?

Beyond the standard contribution tables you might be used to, this year’s Contributor Day will feature a dedicated workshop track focused on hands-on learning, mentorship, and practical skills.

In that track, you’ll get a chance to dive deeper into tools, techniques, and topics that matter to the whole WordPress community — and you’ll learn directly from some of the most experienced folks speaking at the conference.

All that and accessibility too!

Plus! October 15 is also WP Accessibility Day — a global event that’s just for advancing accessibility in WordPress and beyond. Join us at Contributor Day, and you can contribute directly to official accessibility initiatives at the very same time you’re kicking off an incredible three-day WordCamp experience in Ottawa.

So what’s your jam? Are you interested in contributing code? Want to improve documentation? Are you getting started with—or have massive expertise in!—accessibility? Or do you just want to meet a bunch of people? At Contributor Day, you can do all that and a whole lot more.

Stay tuned for more details! They are coming imminently. From how to register to a sneak peek at the workshop lineup, you’ll want to keep an eye out for all the info. We can’t wait to kick off WordCamp Canada 2025 with you!