From Keynotes to Coffee Breaks: Explore 2025 WCEH Schedule

WordCamp Canada • Ottawa, Ontario • October 15-17

It’s official – the full schedule for WordCamp Canada 2025 is live! 🎉

With a whopping 25 sessions from 27 speakers, including three inspiring keynotes, this October’s program in Ottawa is set to be one of the most dynamic and wide-ranging WordPress events of the year. Whether you’re a developer, designer, content creator, or community organizer, there’s something in this schedule for you.

What to Expect at WordCamp Canada

Across two days of sessions (and a third day on the 15th for Contributor Day), our program highlights:

  • The future of WordPress development – from interactivity and block patterns to scaling for enterprise and beyond.
  • Design systems and UX – practical guidance for creating accessible, sustainable, and user-focused design at scale.
  • Performance and publishing workflows – strategies for newsroom-style content production, site speed, and editorial experience.
  • Accessibility and inclusion – hands-on lessons for building the web so that everyone can fully participate.
  • Community and sustainability – honest conversations about contributor balance, open source futures, and healthy growth.

And with Evan Prodromou, Dave Winer, and Jill Binder delivering our keynote talks, the big picture is covered too – from the social web to open standards to building inclusive communities.

Explore the WCEH Schedule

Here’s a glimpse of what’s waiting for you in Ottawa:

  • Opening remarks, followed by two full tracks of sessions running side by side.
  • Dedicated break times for hallway track conversations, coffee, and connection.
  • A closing panel to reflect on the future of WordPress and the open web.

🔗 View the full schedule now »

Join Us in Ottawa

This is more than just a conference schedule, it’s two days built for learning, sharing, and growing together as a community.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Get yours today and join us October 2025 in Ottawa.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, meet new collaborators, or simply feel re-energized about WordPress and the web, WordCamp Canada 2025 will be the place to be.


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