{"id":4,"date":"2025-12-16T15:29:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T23:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/welcome-to-wordcamp-canada-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T17:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T01:00:06","slug":"welcome-to-wordcamp-canada-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/welcome-to-wordcamp-canada-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to WordCamp Canada 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are absolutely delighted to welcome the global WordPress community back to Canada!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The planning is officially underway, and we are ecstatic to announce that WordCamp Canada 2026<\/strong> will take over one of the most vibrant tech and cultural hubs in the country: Robson Square in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia<\/strong>, during the first week of November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous national camps have left us inspired by the energy and collaboration of the Canadian community. By bringing this event to the iconic Robson Square, with its famous outdoor ice rink, subterranean complex, and proximity to all things Vancouver, we are setting the stage for an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect: Building a Conference to Remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we cannot confirm specific session schedules, workshop details, or Contributor Day logistics just yet, we can tell you one thing: Our team is hard at work to build a 2-day conference to remember.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Canadian Conference, Reimagined<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WCEH2026 is our opportunity to explore the future of WordPress through a unique West Coast lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are designing an experience at Robson Square that caters to the entire ecosystem, from business owners and content creators to advanced developers and designers. You can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Inspiring Keynotes:<\/strong> High-level talks that set the vision for where WordPress is going next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Practical Sessions and Deeper-Dives:<\/strong> We will present a refreshed format of talks that provide practical takeaways and explore the nuanced challenges of modern web creation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Community First:<\/strong> As always, WordCamps are affordable, open-access, and built on the philosophy that WordPress is maintained by<\/em> the community. You\u2019ll find spaces to gather, connect, and collaborate with new friends and old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Looking Toward 2026: The Major Themes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    By November 2026, the WordPress platform will be at another vital turning point. The conversations and presentations at WCEH2026 will focus on these key pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    01.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Bridge the gap between mentors and newcomers. We\u2019re bringing together students, seasoned developers, designers, and content creators to spark relationships that last well beyond the conference.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n

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    02.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    WordPress powers 43% of the web \u2014 but it\u2019s the people behind the screen that matter. Share stories, find your people, and remember why we chose open source in the first place.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n

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    03.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Contributing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Every contribution counts \u2014 from core patches and plugin development to documentation, translation, accessibility testing, and community organizing. Find your path to giving back.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    A Call to Participate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    WCEH2026 at Robson Square is designed to be affordable, highly accessible, and high-impact. It is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, network with the industry leaders shaping the platform, and find your place in the Canadian and global WordPress ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The community is what makes these events exceptional. Please stay tuned for more specific announcements regarding speakers, sponsors, and the full schedule as they are confirmed over the coming year. Subscribe to our news feed or visit the official event site for the latest news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Join us! We cannot wait to see you at Robson Square in Vancouver in November 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Get ready! WordCamp Canada 2026 is heading to Vancouver’s Robson Square. Planning is underway for an unforgettable two-day conference this November. Save the date!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":243338,"featured_media":177,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-updates"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/02\/hero-bg-original.jpg?fit=1344%2C768&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/243338"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":836,"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4\/revisions\/836"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canada.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}