The Human Made team behind Accelerate was absolutely thrilled to be a Great Lakes sponsor for WordCamp Canada 2025! We had an amazing time connecting with the Canadian WordPress community, sharing what we’ve been working on, and learning from all of you.
For those who haven’t met us yet, Accelerate is the all-in-one growth engine for WordPress, built by Human Made. We’re on a mission to help you stop juggling multiple plugins and external tools by bringing powerful A/B testing and personalization directly into the native WordPress block editor.
Accelerate brings A/B testing to the WordPress block editor.
We believe creators and marketers deserve tools that are powerful, yet simple. That’s why we built Accelerate with a no-code interface, designed to help you launch experiments and ship optimizations in minutes, not days. This allows you to:
A/B Test with Ease: Create variants of your content and get real-time results directly in the editor to make data-driven decisions on the fly.
Personalize for Your Audience: Tailor your content to specific users by targeting them based on geography, UTM tags, and on-site behavior.
Ship Your Own Optimizations: Empower your marketing and content teams to launch their own growth experiments without waiting for developer resources.
We’re passionate about helping businesses of all sizes grow. Whether you’re a marketer, a content creator, or part of an agency, Accelerate is designed to streamline your workflow and help you understand what’s working, faster.
Thanks to all of those who visited our booth at WordCamp Canada, and to those who weren’t able to make it, follow us at accelerateplugin.com!
And just like that… we’ve #wceh2025 in the rear view. Have you had a chance to think about what happened? What went well? What could have been better? Have you dug out the business cards, connected on LinkedIn and socials?
Lois Chan-Pedley said this about the After Party:
“The after party at Craft Beer Market was so incredibly well attended that many of us had to squish together in booths to chat!
“When food and drinks flow freely, so do relationships. Everyone was super generous with their time and conversation. Many took deeper dives into the conference topics, made professional connections, perhaps even advanced the open source community in the beautiful incremental way that true and lasting change does. (We also watched the Blue Jays win, which is also beautiful!)”
Credit Where It’s Due
We can’t pass up the opportunity to thank the incredible community that made this event happen – the volunteers (organizers, speakers, registration folks, bloggers, social media, designers, photographers – all of you).
In lots of the feedback responses we heard about your impact on the overall event:
Kudos and Successes
Community & Atmosphere
We got lots of feedback, as organizers, on the community of WordPress and open source in general. From attendees to sponsors, the reports range from warm and fuzzy to downright inspiring.
The open discussion, even by the co-founder of WordPress, created an even more open and accessible discussion. Matt Mullenweg, didn’t shy away from the tough questions, and reminded us all that “Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future,” he said. “I never want to define any company or any person as permanently good or bad.” (Read the overview at the Repository)
Venue & Location
Carleton University in Ottawa was beautiful this time of year. And the accessibility made it easy for every attendee to feel welcomed.
Topics & Sessions
Topics such as accessibility, dev workflows, full-site editing, AI in WordPress, and the broader “open web” narrative were featured. On this we’ve had a wide array of feedback – from ‘excellent’ to too narrowly focused. And several respondents wanted more development – focused topics.
Networking & business value
Sponsors and agencies commented positively about being able to attend, connect, and share in the event. Vortex Solution said the event was “nothing short of inspiring; a mix of learning, connection, innovation, and community pride.”
Some commentary noted that attendees ranged from beginners to advanced users, developers to agencies—so the conference provided both entry-level and advanced value to our sponsors.
Challenges & Needed Improvement
Depth vs. Breadth
As is often the case with conferences of this nature, if we go broad in topics (which is the goal), the depth can often suffer. For future reference, we may want to be intentional about choosing speakers who will go in-depth on a few topics, as well as introductory sessions.
Recordings & Live Streaming
This year we didn’t get the live-streaming set up and I gather it was missed by a few folks. Mattlive-blogged his pepared talk ahead of the question period, and we got the video of his Townhall Q&A session uploaded rather quickly to WP.tv. We’re working on the other sessions as I write this — thanks to our amazing post-processing volunteers and photographers!
Value Capture
We had a few comments on the lack of official networking opportunities. Generally, networking is relegated to the ‘hallway track’ – wherein we mingle and try to meet folks.
What do you think of the idea of prescriptive networking? Like speed-dating for agencies/ attendees? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
“I am very interested in finding ways to revitalize the stagnant web. WordPress has the potential to play such a huge role in breaking down the barriers we have just accepted over the last decade.” ~ Jonathan Desrosiers
What comes next?
WCEH 2026 of course!
If you’re interested in getting involved in making this event a possibility for 2026, please complete an interest form here. Join us for an information session!
Fellow Attendee Thoughts & Wrap-ups
Here’s a bunch of wrap-ups that I could find online and were tagged in Slack. If you have one — add it in the comments. We’ll read up and see what you thought and what we can do to make it better next year!
Speakers Brent and Shanta blogged about their WCEH experience and shared their slides. So did Jonathan, while also sharing his thoughts about WordPress “revitalizing the stagnant web.”
Vortex Solution, the makers of Findstr and Byscuit, is one of our Northern Lights Sponsors this year. We’re incredibly grateful for their support again this year!
From Rose, Guy, and the whole team at Vortex:
We’re proud to support the Canadian and global WordPress community from right here in Montreal.
This year, we’re introducing two powerful, Canadian-built tools that make the web faster, smarter, and more transparent: Findstr and Byscuit.
Findstr is a lightning-fast WordPress search plugin that delivers real-time results in under 100 milliseconds. Designed for simplicity and performance, it transforms the way visitors explore your website. Whether you manage a blog, a store, or a corporate site, Findstr ensures every search feels instant and intuitive. Built on Meilisearch’s open API, it provides a lightweight, customizable experience with advanced features like autocomplete, search suggestions, and automatic indexing — all accessible through a clean and user-friendly interface.
Each update brings new improvements focused on accessibility, speed, and stability. By isolating search results from the WordPress database, Findstr achieves greater reliability and responsiveness while keeping your data secure on servers hosted in Canada. Compatible with WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+, and major tools like WooCommerce, Gutenberg, and WPML, it’s a flexible solution built for modern websites.
Byscuit, on the other hand, simplifies cookie consent management with a privacy-first approach. Fully compliant with Loi 25, GDPR, and other major privacy regulations, it allows website owners to manage user consent with ease and transparency. The platform is bilingual, fully customizable, and supported by a local Canadian team that understands the regulatory landscape. It also integrates with popular analytics tools like Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics, ensuring businesses can remain data-driven while staying compliant. With data stored entirely in Canada, Byscuit gives website owners peace of mind — offering compliance without compromise.
Together, Findstr and Byscuit reflect the spirit of innovation driving the Canadian tech community. Both are designed to help businesses, agencies, and developers build websites that are faster, smarter, and more ethical. Whether it’s improving how users search or ensuring privacy is respected, these two tools share one mission: creating better digital experiences, proudly made in Canada. 🇨🇦
Our Northern Lights sponsor Gridpane is hosting a gathering tonight at Dooly’s in Ottawa from 7-10pm 2279 Gladwin Crescent. They’ll have some pool tables reserved, light pub fare, drink tickets, and the Blue Jays-Mariners game on.
Our 2025 WordCamp Global Sponsors deserve a huge “thank you” for supporting all WordCamps and other WordPress events, like Meetups/user groups, and community-driven gatherings around the world.
WordCamp Canada 2025 is possible thanks to our sponsors.
We’d like to acknowledge and thank our Coast-to-Coast Sponsors today: Amanah Tech, GreenGeeks, Kanopi Studios, and WP Travel.
Please visit our Sponsors page to learn more about these great companies and their work.
From hosts to agencies and product companies, the health of the WordPress ecosystem depends on organizations who give back to the project and community.
WordCamp sponsors enable us to gather together to extend, renew, and deepen our networks and relationships as a community. As we share ideas, solve challenges, find new partners, and innovate to carry WordPress forward we all benefit.
Thank you, Coast-to-Coast Sponsors, for making WordCamp Canada 2025 possible and bringing your people and energy to this exceptional event.
Join us at WordCamp Canada!
Get your tickets, bring your curiosity, and join us in Ottawa this fall for an unforgettable celebration of WordPress, community, and the open web! 🌐
Weglot is one of our Northern Lights sponsors, and we’re very grateful for their support again this year at WCEH25.
From the Weglot team:
Weglot, Simplifying Website Translation Through AI – Represented by Emma42
Weglot is proud to be part of WordCamp Canada 2025, represented by our long-time partner and ambassador Emma42, marking the third time they’re representing us at a WordCamp event.
As a long time WordCamp Sponsor, Weglot has proudly supported WordPress for several years, and for good reason: WordPress is where our story began. It remains one of the strongest communities we serve and the foundation of many of our customers’ success stories. We’re deeply committed to giving back to the ecosystem that helped us grow, and we truly value the openness, creativity, and collaboration that define the WordPress community.
At Weglot, we’re on a mission to make website translation faster, smarter, and more intuitive. Our new AI-driven approach transforms how businesses manage multilingual content, putting translation quality and control on autopilot.
The goal is simple: to simplify the user experience, give teams greater control, and significantly improve translation quality with minimal human input. Concretely, this means a more intuitive interface, precise control over publication, and a system that automatically adapts to the user’s context, brand, and tone of voice.
Discover how AI can help your website speak every language — visit weglot.com and try Weglot for free.
We want to welcome Plank as one of our 🍁Maple Leaf Sponsors at WordCamp Canada 2025.
With over 25 years of experience building high-performance, accessible websites for leading arts and cultural organizations all over North America, Plank has also been designing and developing WordPress websites since the mid-2000s.
After having attended WordCamp Europe and the US over the past few years, we are excited to invest in our Canadian community.
“We are excited to be participating in WordCamp Canada for the first time, and we couldn’t be happier to get more involved at a time like this. After having attended WordCamp Europe and the US over the past few years, we are excited to invest in our Canadian community,” said the Plank Team.
Plank is proud of its investment in various specific aspects of WordPress development, with a particular focus on accessibility and what they refer to as “Ethical Website Development.” As the founders of their Ethical Web Collective, they want to engage the WCEH community to join them in making the internet a better place.
As a sponsor, a couple of members of the Plank team will be at their booth, ready to chat with you about WordPress as well as other related topics, such as:
Accessibility and the upcoming WCAG 3.0 standards
Implementing full site editing on client-managed sites
Strategies for improving the content editing and block pattern experience
Why ethical website development matters
Website content optimization forAI
Innovative new plugins, like our recent discovery of ThemeSwitcher Pro
As a Montréal-based agency with team members spread across Canada, Plank is also looking to engage with and help build and grow local communities, as well as organize local events. If you live in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver or Saskatoon regions, they would be interested in looking to organize local events.
We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, will be joining us for a special Town Hall at WordCamp Canada 2025.
That’s right. No slides, no canned presentation. Just an open conversation between the community and the man who helped create the software powering over 43% of the web.
Why This is Huge
Direct Access – This is your chance to ask Matt your burning questions about WordPress, open source, and the future of the web.
No Filters, No Barriers – A Town Hall means you set the agenda. The conversation will flow from the questions and ideas you bring to the room.
A Canadian Perspective – This is also an opportunity to showcase our unique identity and highlight what matters to Canadian WordPressers in the global ecosystem.
What You Can Expect
Matt’s Town Halls are known for being open, unscripted, and thought-provoking. Topics often include:
The evolution of the block editor and where it’s headed
The role of AI and new technologies in WordPress’ future
How the WordPress community can thrive in the next decade
And of course, your own questions and perspectives
WordCamp Canada 2024
Join the Conversation
This Town Hall will be a defining part of WordCamp Canada 2025—a chance to be part of a global conversation and to have a voice in the future of WordPress.
WordCamp Canada was already shaping up to be an incredible event, with keynotes from Dave Winer, Jill Binder, and Evan Prodromou among many others. Adding Matt Mullenweg’s Town Hall makes the program even more historic, one that reflects both global voices and the unique Canadian experience.
We can’t wait to see you there. Bring your questions. Bring your ideas. Be part of the conversation.
WordCamp Canada 2025 is possible thanks to our sponsors. We’d like to acknowledge and thank our Laurentian Sponsors today! They are:
CanSpace, Elementor, Evolving Web, Multidots, OpenSRS, and Trew Knowledge.
Did you know every one of them has a strong connection to Canada, including the two that are not based in Quebec or Ontario? (The others are.)
Please visit our Sponsors page to learn more about these great companies and their work.
From hosts to agencies and product companies, the health of the WordPress ecosystem depends on organizations who give back to the project and community.
WordCamp sponsors enable us to gather together to extend, renew, and deepen our networks and relationships as a community. As we share ideas, solve challenges, find new partners, and innovate to carry WordPress forward we all benefit.
Thank you, Laurentian Sponsors, for making WordCamp Canada 2025 possible and bringing your people and energy to this exceptional event.
Join us at WordCamp Canada!
Get your tickets, bring your curiosity, and join us in Ottawa this fall for an unforgettable celebration of WordPress, community, and the open web! 🌐
Supporting the Canadian and Global WordPress Community from Montreal
At Web Hosting Canada (WHC), we’re proud to support the Canadian and global WordPress community as a local hosting provider based in Montreal.
Last year at WordCamp Canada, we introduced our AI-powered WordPress tool, designed to help users build and manage websites faster and easier. Since then, we’ve continued to develop new features and improvements based on community feedback.
This year, attendees will be able to discover the latest updates in WordPress AI with WHC. Whether you’re a small business, a developer, or an agency, our goal is to make website creation more accessible, secure, and enjoyable for everyone. And if you’re an agency or web developer, don’t miss the chance to explore our Affiliate Program, which helps you grow your revenue while supporting your clients with trusted, local hosting.
WHC
Help Shape the Future of WordPress & Hosting
Join WHC for a casual discussion on what features, improvements, and tools you’d like to see in WordPress and hosting solutions. Stop by our booth during the 10:45–11:15 a.m. break on October 16 to share your ideas!
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