{"id":1561,"date":"2026-05-18T11:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T18:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=1561"},"modified":"2026-05-31T16:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T23:11:51","slug":"heads-up-wordcamp-canada-2026-registration-is-opening-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/heads-up-wordcamp-canada-2026-registration-is-opening-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"Heads up: WordCamp Canada 2026 registration is opening soon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have officially announced WordCamp Canada 2026 and registration is just around the corner. Before tickets drop, here is everything you need to know so you are ready the moment doors open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Canada 2026 is coming to\u00a0<strong>UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>November 5 and 6, 2026<\/strong>. This is Canada&#8217;s premier WordPress gathering, and this year we are going bigger than ever, bringing together developers, designers, content creators, students, and business owners from coast to coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our theme this year is built around three pillars:\u00a0<strong>Connection, Community, and Contribution<\/strong>. Here is a taste of what we are planning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI and the modern web.<\/strong>\u00a0Practical sessions on AI integration and community architecture &#8211; real tools, real takeaways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A refreshed format.<\/strong>\u00a0Inspiring keynotes paired with deeper-dive workshops designed for modern web creators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A landmark venue.<\/strong>\u00a0UBC Robson Square sits beneath the iconic Law Courts in the heart of downtown Vancouver, steps from transit and the city&#8217;s best.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not wait for registration &#8211; get involved now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration is not open yet, but there is plenty you can do today to secure your place in the community before tickets go live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Submit a talk.\u00a0Submissions close in June &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-speakers\/\">pitch your session idea now<\/a>\u00a0before the window closes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Become a sponsor.\u00a0Get your brand in front of the Canadian tech community.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/becoming-a-sponsor\/\">Explore sponsorship options<\/a>\u00a0and grab the best rates via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/sponsor-prospectus\/\">sponsor prospectus<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Share your WordPress story.\u00a0WordPress powers 43% of the web \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wordcamp-canada-community-stories-what-has-wordpress-made-possible-for-you\/\">tell us how open source has shaped your career<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Know a student or young creator?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wordcamp-canada-opportunities-for-students-youth\/\">Learn about our youth outreach program<\/a>\u00a0and help us welcome the next generation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan your trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First time at a WordCamp, or just new to Vancouver? These posts will help you get ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/whats-it-like-to-attend-a-wordcamp-highlights-from-wordcamp-canada\/\">What&#8217;s it like to attend a WordCamp?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/travellers-guide-navigating-wordcamp-canada-2026\/\">Traveller&#8217;s guide: navigating WordCamp Canada 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/explore-vancouver-between-sessions-at-wceh2026\/\">Explore Vancouver between sessions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subscribe to our news feed and be the first to know when registration opens. We cannot wait to see you in Vancouver this November &#8211; do not miss your spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready, Canada &#8211; we can&#8217;t wait to see you in Vancouver this November! \u2764\ufe0f<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Registration for WordCamp Canada 2026 is opening soon &#8211; are you ready?<br \/>\nJoin us November 5 &amp; 6 at UBC Robson Square, Vancouver. Two days. 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