A New Keynote to Inspire Us All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/jill-bender.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019re excited to announce our third keynote: Jill Binder<\/a><\/strong>, a globally recognized leader in public speaking and diversity in tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHer keynote, From Canada to the World: 10 Lessons From Working With 50 Countries<\/strong><\/a><\/em>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis candid and personal talk shares ten lessons drawn from those experiences \u2014 practical insights, surprising truths, and even a few humorous missteps. From \u201cpopcorn words\u201d to \u201cposter conundrums,\u201d Jill brings a Canadian perspective to navigating the challenges and rewards of building inclusive communities on a global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Jill joining previously announced keynotes Evan Prodromou<\/a><\/strong> and Dave Winer<\/a><\/strong>, WordCamp Canada is set for three powerful talks that will frame some of the most important conversations about WordPress and the open web.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Final Speakers Have Emerged<\/h2>\n\n\n- \n\n
![\"Alycia](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/06\/alycia-leno.png?fit=96%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nAlycia Leno<\/h2>\n\nAlycia crafts bold, intuitive marketing strategies that blend storytelling and tech to help brands grow with clarity, creativity, and purpose. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Alycia Leno<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
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<\/figure>\n\nAnthony Moore<\/h2>\n\nAnthony Moore of Trew Knowledge brings 20 years of experience leading digital transformations for top Canadian brands and global organizations. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Anthony Moore<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
![\"Austin](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/06\/austin-atkinson.jpg?fit=96%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nAustin Atkinson<\/h2>\n\nAustin is a front end developer working for the Australian based The Code Co, specializing in Enterprise WordPress publishing. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Austin Atkinson<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
![\"Carl](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/05\/carlalexander.jpeg?fit=96%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nCarl Alexander<\/h2>\n\nCarl Alexander is a PHP developer and founder of Ymir, sharing serverless DevOps expertise to help the WordPress community tackle complex topics. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Carl Alexander<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
![\"Dee](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/06\/dee-teal.jpeg?fit=96%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nDee Teal<\/h2>\n\nDee Teal is a WordPress community leader, podcast host, and advocate for diverse, collaborative teams, with deep experience in digital communication and project delivery. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Dee Teal<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
![\"Django](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/django-profile.jpg?fit=96%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nDjango Doucet<\/h2>\n\nDjango Doucet, Developer with CoLab Cooperative, advances education, advocacy, and media while contributing to WordPress and ActivityPub. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Django Doucet<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
![\"Jeffrey](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/jeffrey-zalischi.jpg?fit=96%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nJeffrey Zalischi<\/h2>\n\nJeffrey Zalischi specializes in AI integration, performance optimization, and scalable enterprise solutions at Trew Knowledge. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Jeffrey Zalischi<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
![\"Jill](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/jill-binder-e1757003047571.jpg?fit=72%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nJill Binder<\/h2>\n\nJill is a public speaking coach and #WPDiversity founder who\u2019s empowered 600+ professionals worldwide, advancing confidence and inclusion in tech. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Jill Binder<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
![\"Michelle](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/05\/michelle-frechetter.jpeg?fit=96%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nMichelle Frechette<\/h2>\n\nMichelle Frechette is Executive Director of Post Status, creator, speaker, and advocate for inclusion in tech. Learn more at meetmichelle.online. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Michelle Frechette<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
![\"Paul](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/paul-gilzow.jpg?fit=96%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nPaul Gilzow<\/h2>\n\nPaul is a Developer Advocate at Upsun, web security and accessibility evangelist, instructor, and speaker who runs on passion, coffee, and adventure. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Paul Gilzow<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li>- \n\n
![\"Paul](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/IMG_5417-EDIT-scaled.jpg?fit=72%2C96&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\nPaul Sheldrake<\/h2>\n\nPaul is an Engineering Manager with 20 years\u2019 experience leading teams to build maintainable, automated WordPress solutions for nonprofits and Higher Ed. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Paul Sheldrake<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThese 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explore What\u2019s Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Together with our first round of speakers, this complete roster sets the stage for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019re excited to announce our third keynote: Jill Binder<\/a><\/strong>, a globally recognized leader in public speaking and diversity in tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her keynote, From Canada to the World: 10 Lessons From Working With 50 Countries<\/strong><\/a><\/em>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This candid and personal talk shares ten lessons drawn from those experiences \u2014 practical insights, surprising truths, and even a few humorous missteps. From \u201cpopcorn words\u201d to \u201cposter conundrums,\u201d Jill brings a Canadian perspective to navigating the challenges and rewards of building inclusive communities on a global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Jill joining previously announced keynotes Evan Prodromou<\/a><\/strong> and Dave Winer<\/a><\/strong>, WordCamp Canada is set for three powerful talks that will frame some of the most important conversations about WordPress and the open web.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Alycia crafts bold, intuitive marketing strategies that blend storytelling and tech to help brands grow with clarity, creativity, and purpose. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Alycia Leno<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Anthony Moore of Trew Knowledge brings 20 years of experience leading digital transformations for top Canadian brands and global organizations. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Anthony Moore<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Austin is a front end developer working for the Australian based The Code Co, specializing in Enterprise WordPress publishing. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Austin Atkinson<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Carl Alexander is a PHP developer and founder of Ymir, sharing serverless DevOps expertise to help the WordPress community tackle complex topics. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Carl Alexander<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Dee Teal is a WordPress community leader, podcast host, and advocate for diverse, collaborative teams, with deep experience in digital communication and project delivery. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Dee Teal<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Django Doucet, Developer with CoLab Cooperative, advances education, advocacy, and media while contributing to WordPress and ActivityPub. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Django Doucet<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Jeffrey Zalischi specializes in AI integration, performance optimization, and scalable enterprise solutions at Trew Knowledge. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Jeffrey Zalischi<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Jill is a public speaking coach and #WPDiversity founder who\u2019s empowered 600+ professionals worldwide, advancing confidence and inclusion in tech. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Jill Binder<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Michelle Frechette is Executive Director of Post Status, creator, speaker, and advocate for inclusion in tech. Learn more at meetmichelle.online. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Michelle Frechette<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Paul is a Developer Advocate at Upsun, web security and accessibility evangelist, instructor, and speaker who runs on passion, coffee, and adventure. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Paul Gilzow<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li> Paul is an Engineering Manager with 20 years\u2019 experience leading teams to build maintainable, automated WordPress solutions for nonprofits and Higher Ed. <\/p><\/div>\n\nView Profile<\/strong>: Paul Sheldrake<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together with our first round of speakers, this complete roster sets the stage for:<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Final Speakers Have Emerged<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nAlycia Leno<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nAnthony Moore<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nAustin Atkinson<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nCarl Alexander<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nDee Teal<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nDjango Doucet<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nJeffrey Zalischi<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nJill Binder<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nMichelle Frechette<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nPaul Gilzow<\/h2>\n\n
<\/figure>\n\nPaul Sheldrake<\/h2>\n\n
Explore What\u2019s Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n