Attending WordCamp US 2026 for the first time? This guide covers what to expect across all 4 days, how to network, and what to pack for Phoenix in August. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-VW
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ALTThe WordPress Mercantile swag store has a new design. You’ll find the product catalog front and center, a storefront built almost entirely with blocks and WooCommerce, and details like size, material, and care on every product page. Every purchase supports the WordPress Foundation. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rA
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Block themes typically require separate templates to load different sidebars. The render_block_data filter lets you swap template part slugs at render time based on post category or page context, keeping your template count down. https://developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=6219
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The Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship for WordCamp US 2026 is now open. If you identify as a woman, are an active WordPress contributor, and have never attended WordCamp US before, you can apply for support that covers your ticket, travel, and lodging. Applications are open through July 10, 2026. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-RJ
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WordPress’s Global Partners supported WordCamps across 4 continents in the first half of 2026, from Kathmandu and Port Harcourt to Madrid, Vienna, and Kampala. WordPress Campus Connect has now reached more than 6,200 students worldwide. You can read the full recap at the link. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rg
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ALTEveryone comes to WordCamp US with a different goal.
Whether you’re hoping to learn, contribute to WordPress, meet collaborators, or explore what’s next for the open web, this post can help you find your path through the event. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-NQ
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Krytter is a software company serving the outdoor outfitting industry. Their WordPress site, built with Blocksy, uses bold visuals and clear messaging to reach a specific audience: guides and adventure businesses. It’s a solid example of WordPress powering a focused SaaS product site, not just media or retail. https://wp.me/smwwI-krytter
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The May 2026 WordPress education report is out. WordPress Campus Connect (WPCC) has reached 6,200 total attendees across 45 events, with 31 more in the planning stages. A student in the WordPress Credits program translated a photo walk guide into Spanish, and a community in Mexico used it to run their own event. https://wp.me/p2U65r-mwm
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“Do you really want control for AI to be with three companies or three countries?”
At WordCamp Europe 2026, Mary Hubbard spoke about why the WordPress community should be part of the conversation about AI, open source, and the future of the web.
Revisit the full WCEU recap: https://wordpress.org/news/2026/06/wceu-2026-recap/
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WordCamp Europe 2027 is heading to Málaga, Spain, May 27–29. Lead Organisers Nilo Vélez, Emma Wager, and Lucas Radke are already planning the event, and the call for organisers is now open. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-33D
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