From hands-on workshops to honest conversations about the future of our work, WordCamp Canada 2026’s sessions cover the full breadth of what it means to build with WordPress today. You’ll find deep dives into the Interactivity API and the Abilities API, practical playbooks for AI search visibility and AI-assisted development, real production case studies, and candid talks on accessibility, community, and identity in an industry moving faster than ever. Whether you’re here to sharpen your technical skills, rethink your agency’s approach, or simply connect with the people shaping WordPress’s next chapter, there’s a session for you. Browse the full lineup below.
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A team of one
Field notes from building an AI-powered WordPress product solo — the tools, processes, and hard-won lessons from six months of shipping.
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Abilities API for Humans
The Abilities API isn’t just for AI — it’s a new fundamental architecture for WordPress. Learn how to start building with it today.
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Building Dynamic Gallery Experiences with the WordPress Interactivity API
Build a fully interactive gallery slider from scratch using the WordPress Interactivity API — directives, state, and mobile swipe gestures.
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Building Resilient Experiences – Simplify Collaboration with Intrinsic Design
Learn how intrinsic design and modern CSS with theme.json help you build resilient, adaptable sites that survive client handoff.
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Custom Block Economics: WordPress 7.0 for Agencies
WordPress 7.0 changes the economics of custom block work. Learn the new registration model and what it means for agency pricing.
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I See You, Lion: Communication in Community
The real story of ripping out CMB2 for ACF Pro on a live site — three weeks, thirteen PRs, zero data lost, and AI-assisted planning.
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Intro to WordPress & the Dashboard
A beginner-friendly intro to WordPress and its dashboard, with a hands-on sandbox site and tips specific to Canadian users.
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Parenting Claude: Guardrails for AI-assisted development
Live demo: how to get AI coding speed without the risk, using a project contract, verification loops, and treating Claude as untrusted.
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Stay Centered in the AI Gold Rush: Product Focus Over Feature Hype
AI is pressuring every team to ‘add AI’ fast. Learn how established WordPress products can modernize with focus, not feature hype.
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The Adventures of a Novice’s Journey into Web Accessibility
Michelle shares the foibles and wins of her journey into web accessibility, with practical tips for building beautiful, accessible sites.
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The Elephant in the (Server) Room: Honest Conversations About AI, Identity, and the Future of Our Work
An honest, no-answers conversation about what AI means for engineers’ skills, careers, and identity — the questions we don’t ask aloud.
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Your Site, As the AI Sees It: Winning AI Search on WordPress
Google isn’t the homepage anymore. Learn a practical, WordPress-focused playbook for AEO/GEO to win visibility in AI search and answers.