{"id":1228,"date":"2026-04-06T13:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=1228"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:04:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:04:44","slug":"look-back-what-happened-at-wceh-2025-and-why-vancouver-2026-will-be-bigger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/look-back-what-happened-at-wceh-2025-and-why-vancouver-2026-will-be-bigger\/","title":{"rendered":"Look Back: What Happened at WCEH 2025 &#8211; And Why Vancouver 2026 Will Be Bigger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/n6fLZGao?cover=1&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year\u2019s <strong>WCEH 2025<\/strong> brought together the Canadian WordPress community for an unforgettable experience in Ottawa. Hosted at <strong>Carleton University\u2019s Richcraft Hall<\/strong>, the event welcomed attendees from across the country for three days of learning, collaboration, and meaningful networking. With <strong>Contributor Day, 31 speakers, keynote sessions, and the highly anticipated afterparty<\/strong>, the energy throughout the event was exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From inspiring keynote talks to technical sessions, hallway conversations, and spontaneous introductions, WCEH 2025 reminded everyone why community-driven events continue to play such an important role in the WordPress ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The atmosphere inside the venue was filled with innovation, open discussion, and a shared passion for building the future of the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights from WCEH 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the standout moments from last year included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contributor Day focused on giving back to the WordPress ecosystem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>31 speakers covering development, AI, accessibility, performance, and business growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A special Town Hall with Matt Mullenweg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insightful keynote sessions from respected industry leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong networking opportunities for agencies, freelancers, developers, and product creators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-energy afterparty conversations that extended beyond the conference halls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New partnerships, collaborations, and business opportunities formed within the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What made the event special was not only the sessions, but the people. 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