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The WCEH2026 Call for Speakers is open!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you’ve spoken at twenty WordCamps or you’ve never stood on a stage. Whether you build for a living or contribute on weekends. Whether you write code, write copy, or write people into the community \u2014 we want your proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three pillars. One community.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WordCamp Canada 2026 is built around three values that make WordPress more than software: Connections, Community, and Contributing.<\/strong> Every talk, every workshop, every hallway conversation should ladder up to at least one of them. So when you’re thinking about what to submit, start there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bridging the gap between mentors and newcomers, students and seasoned developers, designers and devs. Talks under this pillar might explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress powers 43% of the web, but it’s the people behind the screen who matter. This pillar is the human and economic side of the project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every contribution counts \u2014 and a lot of them are code. Talks under this pillar could cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t feel boxed in by these \u2014 they’re prompts, not prescriptions. The best WordCamp talks usually surprise the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordCamp Canada 2026 packs two full days of talks and workshops. We’re keeping things flexible this year, with one preferred default:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our recommended format. Forty-five minutes gives you room to set up a real problem, work through it properly, and leave time for questions or hands-on work \u2014 without forcing you to either rush or pad. Use it for a focused technical talk, a case study with depth, or a guided workshop where the room codes along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’re open. Lightning talks, panels, fireside chats, demo-driven sessions, two-speaker debates \u2014 if you’ve got a format in mind that fits the content better than 45 minutes would, pitch it. Describe what you have in mind on the application form, or drop us an email<\/a>, and we’ll talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’re hungry for substance. Show us something we can actually use, learn from, or argue with on Monday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A few directions worth pitching:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever your topic, the bar is the same: tell us something specific. The most memorable talks aren’t the ones that explain what something is \u2014 they’re the ones that show you using it, breaking it, fixing it, or rethinking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Up to two. If you’ve got two ideas, submit the form twice \u2014 once per topic. Need to withdraw or have a question? Just get in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not even a little. Some of the most memorable WordCamp talks have come from first-time speakers. WordCamp Canada draws a big audience, so if you’re a seasoned speaker this is a great stage \u2014 and if you’re new to it, this is also a great stage. If you feel ready and excited, go for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordCamp Canada 2026 is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming space for everyone. From organizers to volunteers and sponsors, we’re passionate about hearing from new voices and fresh perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re part of an underrepresented group, please apply. We’ve got your back with guidance and feedback from experienced speakers and community members \u2014 from your first slide draft to your final round of applause. Your insight is too valuable to leave on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Submitting alone earns you the thanks of the organizing team. Most of us have submitted talks ourselves, and we know it takes work and a bit of courage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re accepted, you’ll also get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus the lasting gratitude of a community that wouldn’t exist without people like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’d like to propose two topics, submit the form twice \u2014 once for each (two’s the cap).<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’re heading west, and we want to hear what you’ve got. See you in Vancouver. \ud83c\udf41<\/p>\n\n\n Before submitting your speaker proposal, please log in to WordCamp.org<\/a> using your WordPress<\/strong><\/em>.org account*.<\/p>\n\n \nIf you don’t have an account, please create one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n \n* This is your account for the official WordPress.org website<\/a>, rather than your personal WordPress site.<\/p>\n<\/div>01. Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What should I talk about?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ready? Set\u2026 Apply!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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