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href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/spacedmonkey">Jonny Harris</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/kausaralm">Kausar Alam</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/kishanjasani">Kishan Jasani</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/tyxla">Marin Atanasov</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/matt">Matt Mullenweg</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/pfefferle">Matthias Pfefferle</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/megane9988">megane9988</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/mosescursor">Moses Cursor Ssebunya</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/mukesh27">Mukesh Panchal</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/mwillman1991">mwillman1991</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/bugnumber9">Nazar Hotsa</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/nidhidhandhukiya">nidhidhandhukiya</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/nikunj8866">Nikunj Hatkar</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/oferlaor">oferlaor</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/oglekler">Olga Gleckler</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/swissspidy">Pascal Birchler</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/paulstanos">paulstanos</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/peterwilsoncc">Peter Wilson</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/puggan">puggan</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/ravigadhiyawp">Ravi Gadhiya</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/youknowriad">Riad Benguella</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/rollybueno">Rolly Bueno</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/room34">room34</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/sainathpoojary">Sainath Poojary</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/sajjad67">Sajjad Hossain Sagor</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/Sam_a">sam_a</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/sandeepdahiya">Sandeep Dahiya</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/SergeyBiryukov">Sergey Biryukov</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/shanemuir">Shane Muirhead</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/siliconforks">siliconforks</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/sirlouen">SirLouen</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/sabernhardt">Stephen Bernhardt</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/sukhendu2002">Sukhendu Sekhar Guria</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/karmatosed">Tammie Lister</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/TobiasBg">Tobias Bäthge</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpsmith">Travis Smith</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/ugyensupport">Ugyen Dorji</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/uxl">uxl</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/westonruter">Weston Ruter</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/whaze">whaze</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/getsyash">Yash B</a>, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/yogeshbhutkar">Yogesh Bhutkar</a>, and <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/zunaid321">Zunaid Amin</a></p>
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240.  
241. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to contribute</h2>
242.  
243.  
244.  
245. <p>To get involved in WordPress core development, head over to Trac, <a href="https://core.trac.wordpress.org/report/6">pick a ticket</a>, and join the conversation on Slack, in the <a href="https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQBWTW">#core</a> and <a href="https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C080HLPP2Q6">#6-8-release-leads</a> channels. Need help? Check out the <a href="https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/">Core Contributor Handbook</a>.</p>
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249. <p class="has-text-align-right"><em>Thanks to <a href='https://profiles.wordpress.org/estelaris/' class='mention'><span class='mentions-prefix'>@</span>estelaris</a> and <a href='https://profiles.wordpress.org/zunaid321/' class='mention'><span class='mentions-prefix'>@</span>zunaid321</a> for proofreading.</em></p>
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256. <title>Celebrating Kim Parsell: 2025 WordCamp US Scholarship Applications Open</title>
257. <link>https://wordpress.org/news/2025/07/kim-parsell-2025-wcus-scholarship-applications-open/</link>
259. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brett McSherry]]></dc:creator>
260. <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:57:47 +0000</pubDate>
261. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
262. <category><![CDATA[WordCamp]]></category>
263. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wordpress.org/news/?p=18911</guid>
264.  
265. <description><![CDATA[The WordPress Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship for WordCamp US 2025. Applications are being accepted until July 25, 2025. Remembering Kim Parsell Kim Parsell was a dedicated contributor and a beloved member of the WordPress community. Her passion for open source and her welcoming spirit inspired many, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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267. <p>The WordPress Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the <strong>Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship</strong> for WordCamp US 2025. Applications are being accepted until <strong>July 25, 2025</strong>.</p>
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282. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Remembering Kim Parsell</h2>
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294. <p>Kim Parsell was a dedicated contributor and a beloved member of the WordPress community. Her passion for open source and her welcoming spirit inspired many, both online and in person. Each year at WordCamp US, the WordPress Foundation celebrates Kim’s legacy by supporting contributors who share her commitment and enthusiasm. The Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship aims to make it easier for deserving community members to attend WordCamp US, reflecting Kim’s belief in making WordPress accessible and inclusive for all.</p>
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300. <p style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)">If you’re unfamiliar with Kim’s story or her invaluable role in the community, we encourage you to <a href="https://us.wordcamp.org/2019/memories-of-kim-parsell/">read these heartfelt tributes</a> collected from friends and colleagues.</p>
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311. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scholarship Eligibility</h2>
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315. <p>This year, a single scholarship will be awarded. To qualify, applicants must:</p>
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320. <li>Identify as a woman</li>
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324. <li>Be actively involved as a contributor to WordPress</li>
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328. <li>Have never attended WordCamp US before</li>
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332. <li>Demonstrate a need for financial support to attend the event</li>
333. </ul>
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337. <p>If you meet these qualifications, we invite you to apply before the July 25 deadline. All applicants will be notified of the decision by August 7, 2025.</p>
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341. <p>For additional information, visit the <a href="https://wordpressfoundation.org/projects/kim-parsell-memorial-scholarship/">Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship page</a> hosted by the WordPress Foundation.</p>
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372.  
373. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Join the Celebration</h2>
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377. <ul class="wp-block-list">
378. <li>Tickets for WordCamp US 2025 are now available—secure yours soon!</li>
379.  
380.  
381.  
382. <li>Volunteer applications are open until July 11, 2025</li>
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385.  
386. <li>Interested in supporting the event? Explore our <a>sponsorship opportunities</a></li>
387. </ul>
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389.  
390.  
391. <p>Help us spread the word about this opportunity and make WordCamp US 2025 even more special.</p>
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402. <title>Introducing WordPress Credits: A New Contribution Internship Program for University Students</title>
403. <link>https://wordpress.org/news/2025/07/introducing-wordpress-credits-a-new-contribution-internship-program-for-university-students/</link>
405. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Isotta Peira]]></dc:creator>
406. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
407. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
408. <category><![CDATA[community]]></category>
409. <category><![CDATA[WordPress Credits]]></category>
410. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wordpress.org/news/?p=18913</guid>
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412. <description><![CDATA[The WordPress Foundation is proud to launch WordPress Credits, a contribution-focused internship program that brings university students into the heart of the WordPress open source project. While WordPress thrives on contributions from a global volunteer community, many students and newcomers face barriers to entry, such as a lack of structured guidance or real-world experience in [&#8230;]]]></description>
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414. <p>The WordPress Foundation is proud to launch WordPress Credits, a contribution-focused internship program that brings university students into the heart of the WordPress open source project. While WordPress thrives on contributions from a global volunteer community, many students and newcomers face barriers to entry, such as a lack of structured guidance or real-world experience in open source projects. This new program is designed to bridge that gap, nurturing future contributors and ensuring WordPress remains innovative, inclusive, and sustainable for years to come.</p>
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418. <p>The <a href="https://gamma.app/docs/EN-WordPress-Credits-vz0k2vr1ulg91qq?mode=doc">pilot program</a>, developed in partnership with the University of Pisa, was announced on stage at WordCamp Europe 2025 by Matt Mullenweg and Mary Hubbard. Since then, it has attracted interest from students across various fields of study, including humanities, computer science, and communication. Companies in the WordPress ecosystem have also expressed support and interest in contributing to the project. In response to the growing interest from both community members and academic institutions, we are now inviting more universities to join the initiative.</p>
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422. <p>Open to students from all fields of study, the program blends structured onboarding with a personalized contribution project. Activities are adapted to each student’s degree program and familiarity with WordPress, aiming to develop transferable skills, academic-related competencies, and active participation in the WordPress community. Internship durations may vary depending on the university or educational institution. Some may align with academic semesters (typically 3–4 months), while others, like the University of Pisa, allow students to sign up year-round with a requirement to complete a set number of contribution hours (e.g. 150 hours). Flexible arrangements can be discussed to meet the specific requirements of each institution.</p>
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426. <p>Foundational Training includes:</p>
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430. <ul class="wp-block-list">
431. <li>An introduction to open source principles and the WordPress Foundation</li>
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435. <li>Getting familiar with community tools (Slack, Make blogs, Learn platform, GitHub)</li>
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439. <li>Setting up a personal WordPress site and publishing content</li>
440. </ul>
441.  
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443.  
444. <p>Each student will choose a contribution area and design their own personal project within that area. Examples of possible projects include:</p>
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448. <ul class="wp-block-list">
449. <li>Translating interfaces or documentation</li>
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453. <li>Creating multilingual subtitles for educational videos</li>
454.  
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457. <li>Contributing code or performing testing</li>
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461. <li>Supporting product development or design</li>
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465. <li>Writing or editing content</li>
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469. <li>Assisting with community event organization</li>
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473. <li>Developing training materials for Learn WordPress</li>
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477. <li>Creating open source tools</li>
478.  
479.  
480.  
481. <li>And much more…<br></li>
482. </ul>
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485.  
486. <p>Interns are guided by an experienced mentor specific to their chosen area and supported by a dedicated WordPress Foundation contact person throughout the program. All student contributions, whether code, translations, documentation, or educational materials, will be publicly visible and integrated into official WordPress projects and resources, directly benefiting the wider community.</p>
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489.  
490. <p><strong>Interested universities and educational institutions</strong> interested in participating can reach out by filling <a href="https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrYvY0CDNIkILIre">the interest form</a>.</p>
491.  
492.  
493.  
494. <p>We also invite companies in the WordPress ecosystem to support this initiative by sponsoring mentors who will guide and empower the next generation of contributors, or by providing tools and resources that help students succeed in their contribution journey.&nbsp;</p>
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497.  
498. <p><strong>If your company is interested in getting involved</strong>, please visit the <a href="https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/">Company Guide</a> to learn more and <a href="https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrKDkjeUdw8Fof34">fill out the form</a> to join the program.</p>
499.  
500.  
501.  
502. <p><em>By welcoming students, mentors, sponsors, and volunteers into this initiative, we are building a stronger and more connected WordPress community. Each person who takes part, whether they guide a student, share their experiences, provide sponsorship, or simply help spread the word, helps ensure that open source remains vibrant and accessible for all. Together, we are not just supporting individual contributors; we are shaping the future of WordPress and open source itself.</em></p>
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509. <title>WordCamp US 2025: See You in Portland, Oregon!</title>
510. <link>https://wordpress.org/news/2025/06/wordcamp-us-2025-see-you-in-portland-oregon/</link>
512. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brett McSherry]]></dc:creator>
513. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
514. <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
515. <category><![CDATA[WordCamp]]></category>
516. <category><![CDATA[WCUS]]></category>
517. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wordpress.org/news/?p=18884</guid>
518.  
519. <description><![CDATA[WordCamp US 2025 is heading to vibrant Portland, Oregon, from August 26–29, 2025! Join fellow open source enthusiasts, developers, designers, and WordPress professionals from across the United States and around the world for four days of learning, networking, and collaboration at the Oregon Convention Center. Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Portland is famous for its [&#8230;]]]></description>
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525. <p>WordCamp US 2025 is heading to vibrant Portland, Oregon, from August 26–29, 2025! Join fellow open source enthusiasts, developers, designers, and WordPress professionals from across the United States and around the world for four days of learning, networking, and collaboration at the Oregon Convention Center.</p>
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529. <p>Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Portland is famous for its creative spirit, lush green spaces, and riverside trails, making it an inspiring backdrop for this year’s WordCamp. Whether building your first site or leading a digital agency, WordCamp US offers something for everyone, all set against the city’s stunning natural scenery.</p>
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538. <p class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f39f.png" alt="🎟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Tickets are limited—secure yours today!</strong></p>
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547. <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button" href="https://us.wordcamp.org/2025/tickets/">Get your ticket now</a></div>
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550.  
551.  
552. <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
553. </div>
554.  
555.  
556.  
557. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">What to Expect</h2>
558.  
559.  
560.  
561. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Contributor Day: August 26</h3>
562.  
563.  
564.  
565. <p>Kick off your WordCamp US experience by giving back. Contributor Day welcomes all skill levels to collaborate on teams that help make WordPress better, from code to community to documentation. You can make a difference to the project, and build new friendships or rekindle old ones, perhaps even while enjoying views of Portland’s skyline and tree-lined streets.</p>
566.  
567.  
568.  
569. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Main Conference: August 27–29</h3>
570.  
571.  
572.  
573. <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Showcase Day &#8211; August 27</h4>
574.  
575.  
576.  
577. <p>As part of the main conference, day one will give us a look at project showcases, discover innovative uses of WordPress, see how people push the platform’s boundaries, and get inspired to try something new.</p>
578.  
579.  
580.  
581. <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Session Days + Expo Hall &#8211; August 28-29</h4>
582.  
583.  
584.  
585. <p>Experience another two days filled with inspiring keynotes, practical sessions, and deep dives into the latest trends in web development, design, content, accessibility, and more. Hear from some of the brightest minds in the WordPress ecosystem and explore topics that get to the heart of what makes WordPress unique. Also, take some time to explore the main floors of WCUS, like the Sponsors Hall.</p>
586.  
587.  
588.  
589. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Networking and Community</h3>
590.  
591.  
592.  
593. <p>Meet WordPress friends new and old, exchange ideas with community leaders, and collaborate with people who share your passion for open source. Enjoy daily lunches and a memorable social event, all included with your ticket. Stroll along the Willamette River or explore nearby parks in between sessions.</p>
594.  
595.  
596.  
597. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Venue &amp; Accommodations</h3>
598.  
599.  
600.  
601. <p>This year, we’re gathering at the Oregon Convention Center in the heart of Portland—a city known for its vibrant neighborhoods and abundant green spaces. We’ve secured a special hotel block right across the street at the Hyatt Regency Portland for convenient, comfortable lodging during your stay.</p>
602.  
603.  
604.  
605. <ul class="wp-block-list">
606. <li><strong><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f3e2.png" alt="🏢" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></strong> <strong>Oregon Convention Center<br></strong>777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd<br>Portland, OR 97232<br></li>
607.  
608.  
609.  
610. <li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f6cf.png" alt="🛏" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Hyatt Regency Portland</strong><br>375 NE Holladay Street<br>Portland, OR 97232<br><a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/PDXRP/G-CAMP">Book your room!</a></li>
611. </ul>
612.  
613.  
614.  
615. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Registration and Tickets</h2>
616.  
617.  
618.  
619. <p>Registration officially kicked off last month. Secure your spot early; tickets are selling quickly.</p>
620.  
621.  
622.  
623. <div class="wp-block-group has-off-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8503c47b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained">
624. <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
625.  
626.  
627.  
628. <p class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f39f.png" alt="🎟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Tickets are limited—secure yours today!</strong></p>
629.  
630.  
631.  
632. <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
633.  
634.  
635.  
636. <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex">
637. <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button" href="https://us.wordcamp.org/2025/tickets/">Get your ticket now</a></div>
638. </div>
639.  
640.  
641.  
642. <div style="height:50px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
643. </div>
644.  
645.  
646.  
647. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ready to Plan Your WordCamp US Experience?</h2>
648.  
649.  
650.  
651. <p>Keep checking the <a href="https://us.wordcamp.org/2025/">WordCamp US site</a> for travel tips, to book accommodations, and to watch for the whole event schedule—coming soon! While here, why not plan to take in some of Portland’s scenic hiking trails, bike-friendly streets, or local food scene?</p>
652.  
653.  
654.  
655. <p>Stay tuned for updates and announcements on <a href="https://make.wordpress.org/marketing/handbook/social-media/">WordPress social media channels</a>, and join the conversation.</p>
656.  
657.  
658.  
659. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Help Us Spread the Word!</h3>
660.  
661.  
662.  
663. <p>Whether attending in person or following along online, share your experience and help welcome others to the WordPress community. Use the #WCUS and #WordPress hashtags and tell your story on social!</p>
664.  
665.  
666.  
667. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/wordcamp-us.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18898" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/wordcamp-us.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/wordcamp-us.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/wordcamp-us.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/wordcamp-us.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/wordcamp-us.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
668.  
669.  
670.  
671. <p>Portland is calling—see you at WordCamp US 2025! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f332.png" alt="🌲" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
672.  
673.  
674.  
675. <p></p>
676. ]]></content:encoded>
680. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">18884</post-id> </item>
681. <item>
682. <title>Dropping security updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6</title>
683. <link>https://wordpress.org/news/2025/06/dropping-security-updates-for-wordpress-versions-4-1-through-4-6/</link>
685. <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Blackbourn]]></dc:creator>
686. <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
687. <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
688. <category><![CDATA[Updates]]></category>
689. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wordpress.org/news/?p=18872</guid>
690.  
691. <description><![CDATA[As of July 2025, the WordPress Security Team will no longer provide security updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6. These versions were first released nine or more years ago and over 99% of WordPress installations run a more recent version. The chances this will affect your site, or sites, is very small. If you [&#8230;]]]></description>
692. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
693. <p>As of July 2025, the WordPress Security Team will no longer provide security updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6.</p>
694.  
695.  
696.  
697. <p>These versions were first released nine or more years ago and over 99% of WordPress installations run a more recent version. The chances this will affect your site, or sites, is very small.</p>
698.  
699.  
700.  
701. <p>If you are unsure if you are running an up-to-date version of WordPress, please log in to your site’s dashboard. Out of date versions will display a notice that looks like this:</p>
702.  
703.  
704.  
705. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1048" height="122" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/WordPress-681-update-notice.png?resize=1048%2C122&#038;ssl=1" alt="Dashboard notice: &quot;WordPress 6.8.1 is available! Please update now.&quot;" class="has-border-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-border-color wp-image-18873" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/WordPress-681-update-notice.png?w=1048&amp;ssl=1 1048w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/WordPress-681-update-notice.png?resize=300%2C35&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/WordPress-681-update-notice.png?resize=1024%2C119&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/WordPress-681-update-notice.png?resize=768%2C89&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
706.  
707.  
708.  
709. <p>The version you are running is displayed in the bottom of the “At a Glance” section of the dashboard.</p>
710.  
711.  
712.  
713. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="281" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/at-a-glance-wp-4141.png?resize=1024%2C281&#038;ssl=1" alt="At a glance widget showing a site running WordPress 4.1.41" class="has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color wp-image-18875" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/at-a-glance-wp-4141.png?resize=1024%2C281&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/at-a-glance-wp-4141.png?resize=300%2C82&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/at-a-glance-wp-4141.png?resize=768%2C211&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/at-a-glance-wp-4141.png?resize=1536%2C421&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2022/09/at-a-glance-wp-4141.png?w=1798&amp;ssl=1 1798w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
714.  
715.  
716.  
717. <p>As a reminder, the only <em>actively</em> supported version of WordPress is the most recent one. Security updates are only backported to older branches as a courtesy.</p>
718.  
719.  
720.  
721. <p>The Make WordPress Security blog has further details about <a href="https://make.wordpress.org/security/2025/06/18/security-updates-will-cease-for-wordpress-versions-4-1-through-4-6/" data-type="link" data-id="https://make.wordpress.org/security/2025/06/18/security-updates-will-cease-for-wordpress-versions-4-1-through-4-6/">the process to end support</a>.</p>
722. ]]></content:encoded>
726. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">18872</post-id> </item>
727. <item>
728. <title>WCEU 2025: A Community Celebration in the Swiss Sun</title>
729. <link>https://wordpress.org/news/2025/06/wceu-2025-a-community-celebration-in-the-swiss-sun/</link>
731. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brett McSherry]]></dc:creator>
732. <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 19:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
733. <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
734. <category><![CDATA[WordCamp]]></category>
735. <category><![CDATA[WCEU]]></category>
736. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wordpress.org/news/?p=18776</guid>
737.  
738. <description><![CDATA[Over 1,723 attendees from 84 countries gathered at the Messe and Congress Center Basel in Switzerland, and 20,353 more joined online for WordCamp Europe 2025. I’m personally very excited&#8230; There’s so much I want to do. I think there’s a clear pathway to 7.0 and beyond. Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder The flagship WordPress event kicked [&#8230;]]]></description>
739. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
740. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0151.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18837" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0151-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0151-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0151-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0151-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0151-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo by Nilo Velez</em></figcaption></figure>
741.  
742.  
743.  
744. <p>Over 1,723 attendees from 84 countries gathered at the Messe and Congress Center Basel in Switzerland, and 20,353 more joined online for WordCamp Europe 2025.</p>
745.  
746.  
747.  
748. <div class="wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex">
749. <figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>I’m personally very excited&#8230; There’s so much I want to do. I think there’s a clear pathway to 7.0 and beyond.</p><cite>Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder</cite></blockquote></figure>
750. </div>
751.  
752.  
753.  
754. <p>The flagship WordPress event kicked off in Basel, Switzerland, with a dedicated Contributor Day. It was followed by two days of engaging talks, panels, hands-on workshops, and vibrant community connections. WordPress Cofounder Matt Mullenweg and Executive Director Mary Hubbard joined a diverse lineup of speakers and panelists, sharing insights in the heart of one of Europe’s most charming cities.</p>
755.  
756.  
757.  
758. <p>Set against the backdrop of Basel’s historic streets and Rhine-side views, the sponsor hall buzzed with activity as companies from across the WordPress ecosystem showcased their latest innovations, offered live demos, and connected with attendees. Each day, participants refueled with a range of local and international cuisine — from Swiss specialties to global favorites — making mealtime a lively space for networking, collaboration, and sparking new ideas.</p>
759.  
760.  
761.  
762. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Global Gathering in Basel</h2>
763.  
764.  
765.  
766. <p>WordCamp Europe has long been one of the most anticipated WordPress events of the year — a space where community, creativity, and collaboration thrive. This year in Basel, the conference delivered an exciting and diverse program that reached every corner of the WordPress ecosystem.</p>
767.  
768.  
769.  
770. <p>Here’s what attendees experienced:</p>
771.  
772.  
773.  
774. <ul class="wp-block-list">
775. <li><strong>Engaging Sessions Across Tracks</strong> &#8211; Across two full days, the conference featured informative talks, captivating keynotes, and dynamic discussions exploring WordPress and the broader web.</li>
776.  
777.  
778.  
779. <li><strong>A Global Speaker Lineup</strong> &#8211; The stage welcomed 52 speakers from 23 countries across five continents, each bringing unique insights and global perspectives.</li>
780.  
781.  
782.  
783. <li><strong>Wide-Ranging Topics</strong> &#8211; The schedule included 45 sessions and four hands-on workshops across three tracks, covering:
784. <ul class="wp-block-list">
785. <li>Accessibility and key policy updates like the European Accessibility Act and the Cyber Resilience Act</li>
786.  
787.  
788.  
789. <li>The evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in the open web</li>
790.  
791.  
792.  
793. <li>Cutting-edge web design, development best practices, SEO, and content strategy</li>
794.  
795.  
796.  
797. <li>Real-world case studies and showcases from across the community</li>
798. </ul>
799. </li>
800.  
801.  
802.  
803. <li><strong>Hands-On Learning Opportunities</strong> &#8211; Interactive workshops allowed attendees to roll up their sleeves and develop practical skills in a collaborative setting.</li>
804.  
805.  
806.  
807. <li><strong>A Community Built on Collaboration</strong> &#8211; Whether developer, designer, content creator, or entrepreneur, every attendee found space to connect, learn, and grow within a vibrant and welcoming community.</li>
808. </ul>
809.  
810.  
811.  
812. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Contributor Day</h2>
813.  
814.  
815.  
816. <p>WordCamp Europe began with a vibrant Contributor Day that brought together 640 contributors—including many first-timers—to collaborate, share knowledge, and support the WordPress project. Guided by 33 dedicated table leads, with 21 teams, attendees of all experience levels came together to exchange ideas, solve real challenges, and make meaningful contributions to open source. From accessibility improvements to theme development and translation efforts, every table played a part in moving WordPress forward.</p>
817.  
818.  
819.  
820. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped has-black-background-color has-background wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex" style="border-width:20px;border-radius:2px">
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834. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thanh Nguyen</figcaption></figure>
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836.  
837.  
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851. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jeroen Rotty</figcaption></figure>
852.  
853.  
854.  
855. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3abdc2&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3abdc2" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18800" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568127677_4608e6c2e5_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18800" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568127677_4608e6c2e5_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568127677_4608e6c2e5_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568127677_4608e6c2e5_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568127677_4608e6c2e5_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568127677_4608e6c2e5_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
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857. type="button"
858. aria-haspopup="dialog"
859. aria-label="Enlarge"
860. data-wp-init="callbacks.initTriggerButton"
861. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
862. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
863. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
864. >
865. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
866. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
867. </svg>
868. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thanh Nguyen</figcaption></figure>
869.  
870.  
871.  
872. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3ac13b&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3ac13b" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18801" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568995131_a2b3103540_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18801" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568995131_a2b3103540_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568995131_a2b3103540_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568995131_a2b3103540_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568995131_a2b3103540_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568995131_a2b3103540_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
873. class="lightbox-trigger"
874. type="button"
875. aria-haspopup="dialog"
876. aria-label="Enlarge"
877. data-wp-init="callbacks.initTriggerButton"
878. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
879. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
880. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
881. >
882. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
883. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
884. </svg>
885. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Roan de Vries</figcaption></figure>
886.  
887.  
888.  
889. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3ac4a8&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3ac4a8" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18802" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568997316_388cdfd4e5_k-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18802" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568997316_388cdfd4e5_k-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568997316_388cdfd4e5_k-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568997316_388cdfd4e5_k-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568997316_388cdfd4e5_k-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54568997316_388cdfd4e5_k-1.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
890. class="lightbox-trigger"
891. type="button"
892. aria-haspopup="dialog"
893. aria-label="Enlarge"
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895. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
896. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
897. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
898. >
899. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
900. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
901. </svg>
902. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thanh Nguyen</figcaption></figure>
903.  
904.  
905.  
906. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3ac7a6&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3ac7a6" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18803" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219743_6bc7238ce1_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18803" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219743_6bc7238ce1_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219743_6bc7238ce1_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219743_6bc7238ce1_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219743_6bc7238ce1_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219743_6bc7238ce1_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
907. class="lightbox-trigger"
908. type="button"
909. aria-haspopup="dialog"
910. aria-label="Enlarge"
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912. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
913. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
914. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
915. >
916. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
917. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
918. </svg>
919. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nilo Velez</figcaption></figure>
920.  
921.  
922.  
923. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3aca59&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3aca59" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18804" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219883_c2df21a0cb_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18804" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219883_c2df21a0cb_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219883_c2df21a0cb_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219883_c2df21a0cb_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219883_c2df21a0cb_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569219883_c2df21a0cb_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
924. class="lightbox-trigger"
925. type="button"
926. aria-haspopup="dialog"
927. aria-label="Enlarge"
928. data-wp-init="callbacks.initTriggerButton"
929. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
930. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
931. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
932. >
933. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
934. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
935. </svg>
936. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thanh Nguyen</figcaption></figure>
937.  
938.  
939.  
940. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3acd2d&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3acd2d" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18805" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220458_b2cc7018a6_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18805" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220458_b2cc7018a6_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220458_b2cc7018a6_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220458_b2cc7018a6_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220458_b2cc7018a6_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220458_b2cc7018a6_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
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942. type="button"
943. aria-haspopup="dialog"
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945. data-wp-init="callbacks.initTriggerButton"
946. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
947. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
948. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
949. >
950. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
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952. </svg>
953. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Levente András Tóth</figcaption></figure>
954.  
955.  
956.  
957. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3ad002&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3ad002" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18806" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220633_32194e94d5_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18806" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220633_32194e94d5_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220633_32194e94d5_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220633_32194e94d5_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220633_32194e94d5_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569220633_32194e94d5_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
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959. type="button"
960. aria-haspopup="dialog"
961. aria-label="Enlarge"
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963. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
964. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
965. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
966. >
967. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
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969. </svg>
970. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jeroen Rotty</figcaption></figure>
971.  
972.  
973.  
974. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3ad2f9&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3ad2f9" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18807" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569320070_03f700e2a1_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18807" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569320070_03f700e2a1_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569320070_03f700e2a1_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569320070_03f700e2a1_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569320070_03f700e2a1_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569320070_03f700e2a1_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
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976. type="button"
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978. aria-label="Enlarge"
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980. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
981. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
982. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
983. >
984. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
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986. </svg>
987. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Levente András Tóth</figcaption></figure>
988.  
989.  
990.  
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1004. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sebastián Echeverri Jaramillo</figcaption></figure>
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1006.  
1007.  
1008. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3ad8fe&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3ad8fe" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18809" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569323570_dfb78eb42f_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18809" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569323570_dfb78eb42f_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569323570_dfb78eb42f_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569323570_dfb78eb42f_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569323570_dfb78eb42f_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54569323570_dfb78eb42f_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
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1021. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thanh Nguyen</figcaption></figure>
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1023.  
1024.  
1025. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3adbd9&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3adbd9" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18810" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250605-WA0137-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18810" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250605-WA0137-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250605-WA0137-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250605-WA0137-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250605-WA0137-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250605-WA0137-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
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1038. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nilo Velez</figcaption></figure>
1039. </figure>
1040.  
1041.  
1042.  
1043. <p>Contributor Day at WordCamp Europe 2025 brought together a mix of first-time and returning contributors across a wide range of teams, from Core and Accessibility to Polyglots, Training, and Community. Attendees tackled everything from onboarding and ticket triage to translating strings, improving documentation, and enhancing tools and workflows. Development-focused teams explored performance and testing improvements and worked through live coding exercises. Meanwhile, accessibility testers, support volunteers, and photo moderators contributed to efforts that directly impact users around the world.</p>
1044.  
1045.  
1046.  
1047. <p>In parallel, teams like Marketing, Meta, Hosting, and Sustainability focused on future-facing initiatives—from promoting WordPress through the Showcase and social media campaigns to refining infrastructure, increasing accessibility, and preparing for long-term project growth. Whether contributing to plugins, themes, documentation, or new contributor experiences, participants reinforced the values that power the WordPress project: collaboration, inclusivity, and openness. The day served as a reminder that WordPress is not just software—it’s a community built by and for everyone.</p>
1048.  
1049.  
1050.  
1051. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tomorrow Starts with WordPress</h2>
1052.  
1053.  
1054.  
1055. <p>The first full day of WordCamp Europe 2025 brought the community together to celebrate the power of open source collaboration and innovation. Opening remarks from both global and local event leads reflected on the journey of WordCamp Europe—from its beginnings in 2013 in Leiden, Netherlands, to the vibrant event in Basel today. This full-circle moment underscored the growth of the WordPress community, united by a shared commitment to an open web.</p>
1056.  
1057.  
1058.  
1059. <p>The day launched into an inspiring program with the keynote session, <em>WordPress Without Borders – The Fight for Digital Freedom</em>, delivered by Noel Tock. Drawing from his experiences—including time on the frontlines in Ukraine—Tock illustrated how open source supports global resilience and serves as a digital human right. His message called on contributors to see their work as part of something greater, offering a compelling and forward-looking vision to energize and unify the WordPress community.</p>
1060.  
1061.  
1062.  
1063. <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
1064. <iframe loading="lazy" title="WordPress without Borders — The Fight for Digital Freedom | Noel Tock" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tb_A-ABehnY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
1065. </div></figure>
1066.  
1067.  
1068.  
1069. <p>From there, the program unfolded across multiple tracks—each one sparking new conversations and insights. One standout session highlighted social entrepreneurship in Bulgaria, where WordPress is helping grassroots organizations drive change in education, journalism, and social justice. Petya Raykovska shared how nonprofits like Teenovator and the Bulgarian Fund for Women are using WordPress to amplify their work and strengthen their communities.</p>
1070.  
1071.  
1072.  
1073. <p>Designers and developers explored ways to improve workflows and collaboration. In <em>Bridging Design and Development</em>, attendees learned how Figma Design Systems can connect design and development through shared structures mapped to block themes. Real-world examples, like the Novus Media Newspaper Design System, demonstrated how scalable, consistent design can power multi-brand platforms.</p>
1074.  
1075.  
1076.  
1077. <p>Workshops played a key role throughout the day, including the interactive <em>Block Developer Cookbook: WCEU 2025 Edition</em>, where attendees worked through community-voted code recipes featuring the latest WordPress APIs. Sessions also dove into emerging technologies, such as <em>Automating WordPress Setup with Modern AI Tools</em>, which showcased how WP-CLI, scripting, and AI can accelerate project setup and reduce repetitive tasks.</p>
1078.  
1079.  
1080.  
1081. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54571048139_5009fd3c2b_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18817" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54571048139_5009fd3c2b_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54571048139_5009fd3c2b_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54571048139_5009fd3c2b_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54571048139_5009fd3c2b_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54571048139_5009fd3c2b_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo by Marc Wieland</em></figcaption></figure>
1082.  
1083.  
1084.  
1085. <p>Day Two of WordCamp Europe 2025 opened with a focus on the evolving role of the WordPress community in a rapidly changing digital world. Sessions explored how contributors—from local meetup organizers to global advocates—play a vital part in shaping WordPress’s future. Talks on inclusivity, such as <em>Over the Rainbow</em>, encouraged attendees to consider how individual actions can help build a more welcoming, representative open source ecosystem. Throughout the morning, the spirit of collaboration and shared purpose remained front and center.</p>
1086.  
1087.  
1088.  
1089. <p>As the day progressed, attention turned to the tools and technologies pushing WordPress forward. From sessions on scaling multilingual sites and managing observability to hands-on workshops, developers explored new ways to streamline workflows and enhance performance. Highlights included <em>WordPress Gems for Devs</em>, which introduced the Interactivity API through live coding, and <em>Client-side Web AI Agents</em>, a look at cutting-edge browser-based AI that unlocks new possibilities for web experiences. These talks reflected the platform’s growing capacity to adapt to emerging trends while staying true to its open foundations.</p>
1090.  
1091.  
1092.  
1093. <p>The afternoon brought a blend of practical guidance and inspiring stories across tracks. A case study on accessibility from Switzerland showed how thoughtful design can benefit all users, while a session on brand-building for women entrepreneurs highlighted the creative and economic opportunities WordPress enables. With topics spanning content strategy, business growth, regulatory readiness, and more, the second day of WCEU 2025 affirmed the strength of the WordPress ecosystem—not only as a technology platform, but as a global movement fueled by people, purpose, and possibility.</p>
1094.  
1095.  
1096.  
1097. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fireside Chat</h2>
1098.  
1099.  
1100.  
1101. <p>As the final day drew to a close, Matt and Mary shared some thoughts on EU regulation (Open Web Alliance), AI, and the introduction of the WordPress AI team, and then answered questions from the audience.</p>
1102.  
1103.  
1104.  
1105. <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
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1107. </div></figure>
1108.  
1109.  
1110.  
1111. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Closing</h2>
1112.  
1113.  
1114.  
1115. <p>A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated organizers who brought WordCamp Europe 2025 to life in Basel, the speakers who shared their insights, the attendees who joined us in person, and those who followed along from afar. We hope you leave with fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and renewed energy to help shape the future of the open web.</p>
1116.  
1117.  
1118.  
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1135.  
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1150. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chris Clarke</figcaption></figure>
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1167. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thanh Nguyen</figcaption></figure>
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1169.  
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1184. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thanh Nguyen</figcaption></figure>
1185.  
1186.  
1187.  
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1200. </svg>
1201. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Maksym Kaharlytskyi</figcaption></figure>
1202.  
1203.  
1204.  
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1207. type="button"
1208. aria-haspopup="dialog"
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1211. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
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1214. >
1215. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
1216. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
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1218. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chris Clarke</figcaption></figure>
1219.  
1220.  
1221.  
1222. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3af923&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3af923" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18820" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570870476_a8bef84c32_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18820" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570870476_a8bef84c32_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570870476_a8bef84c32_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570870476_a8bef84c32_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570870476_a8bef84c32_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570870476_a8bef84c32_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
1223. class="lightbox-trigger"
1224. type="button"
1225. aria-haspopup="dialog"
1226. aria-label="Enlarge"
1227. data-wp-init="callbacks.initTriggerButton"
1228. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
1229. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
1230. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
1231. >
1232. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
1233. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
1234. </svg>
1235. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Atsushi Ando</figcaption></figure>
1236.  
1237.  
1238.  
1239. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3afbef&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3afbef" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18819" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570001717_fa54bba4e1_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18819" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570001717_fa54bba4e1_k.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570001717_fa54bba4e1_k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570001717_fa54bba4e1_k.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570001717_fa54bba4e1_k.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570001717_fa54bba4e1_k.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
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1241. type="button"
1242. aria-haspopup="dialog"
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1244. data-wp-init="callbacks.initTriggerButton"
1245. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
1246. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
1247. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
1248. >
1249. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
1250. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
1251. </svg>
1252. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nilo Velez</figcaption></figure>
1253.  
1254.  
1255.  
1256. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3afeca&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3afeca" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18829" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570869816_7de53cc2f1_k-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18829" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570869816_7de53cc2f1_k-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570869816_7de53cc2f1_k-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570869816_7de53cc2f1_k-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570869816_7de53cc2f1_k-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/54570869816_7de53cc2f1_k-1.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
1257. class="lightbox-trigger"
1258. type="button"
1259. aria-haspopup="dialog"
1260. aria-label="Enlarge"
1261. data-wp-init="callbacks.initTriggerButton"
1262. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
1263. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
1264. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
1265. >
1266. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
1267. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
1268. </svg>
1269. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jeroen Rotty</figcaption></figure>
1270.  
1271.  
1272.  
1273. <figure data-wp-context="{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68a6e7c3b0186&quot;}" data-wp-interactive="core/image" data-wp-key="68a6e7c3b0186" class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" data-wp-class--hide="state.isContentHidden" data-wp-class--show="state.isContentVisible" data-wp-init="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox" data-wp-on-async--load="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-wp-on-async-window--resize="callbacks.setButtonStyles" data-id="18859" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0337.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18859" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0337.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0337.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0337.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0337.jpg?resize=1536%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/06/IMG-20250607-WA0337.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><button
1274. class="lightbox-trigger"
1275. type="button"
1276. aria-haspopup="dialog"
1277. aria-label="Enlarge"
1278. data-wp-init="callbacks.initTriggerButton"
1279. data-wp-on-async--click="actions.showLightbox"
1280. data-wp-style--right="state.imageButtonRight"
1281. data-wp-style--top="state.imageButtonTop"
1282. >
1283. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 12 12">
1284. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z" />
1285. </svg>
1286. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nilo Velez</figcaption></figure>
1287. </figure>
1288.  
1289.  
1290.  
1291. <p>Be sure to mark your calendars for the final major WordPress events in 2025: <a href="https://us.wordcamp.org/2025/">WordCamp US</a> (Portland, Oregon, USA). Then join us in <a href="https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/">Kraków, Poland for WordCamp Europe 2026</a>! Also, if you want to get involved with WCEU, the call for organisers is already open for 2026. </p>
1292.  
1293.  
1294.  
1295. <p></p>
1296. ]]></content:encoded>
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1301. <item>
1302. <title>Announcing the Formation of the WordPress AI Team</title>
1303. <link>https://wordpress.org/news/2025/05/announcing-the-formation-of-the-wordpress-ai-team/</link>
1305. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mary Hubbard]]></dc:creator>
1306. <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 16:28:01 +0000</pubDate>
1307. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
1308. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wordpress.org/news/?p=18769</guid>
1309.  
1310. <description><![CDATA[Today, I’m pleased to announce the formation of a new WordPress AI Team, a dedicated group focused on accelerating and coordinating artificial intelligence projects across the WordPress ecosystem. AI is already transforming how people create and manage content online. As this technology evolves, it’s essential that WordPress remains at the forefront, ensuring innovation happens in [&#8230;]]]></description>
1311. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
1312. <p>Today, I’m pleased to announce the formation of a new <strong>WordPress AI Team,</strong> a dedicated group focused on accelerating and coordinating artificial intelligence projects across the WordPress ecosystem.</p>
1313.  
1314.  
1315.  
1316. <p>AI is already transforming how people create and manage content online. As this technology evolves, it’s essential that WordPress remains at the forefront, ensuring innovation happens in the open, guided by community values, and built to core standards.</p>
1317.  
1318.  
1319.  
1320. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why This Matters</h2>
1321.  
1322.  
1323.  
1324. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1325. <li><strong>Strategic focus</strong>: A unified team stewards AI development thoughtfully, avoids fragmentation, and ensures alignment with the long-term goals of WordPress. </li>
1326.  
1327.  
1328.  
1329. <li><strong>Shared innovation</strong>: Contributors and companies are actively exploring AI across the ecosystem. This team provides a central place to collaborate, share ideas, and build together.</li>
1330.  
1331.  
1332.  
1333. <li><strong>Rapid iteration</strong>: Like the Performance Team, we’ll take a plugin-first approach. <a href="https://make.wordpress.org/core/2022/09/11/canonical-plugins-revisited/">Canonical Plugins</a> will allow us to move quickly, gather feedback, and deliver real value without waiting on the Core release cycle.</li>
1334. </ul>
1335.  
1336.  
1337.  
1338. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">What to Expect</h2>
1339.  
1340.  
1341.  
1342. <p>The AI Team will:</p>
1343.  
1344.  
1345.  
1346. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1347. <li>Coordinate cross-team efforts to explore AI-powered features responsibly and inclusively.</li>
1348.  
1349.  
1350.  
1351. <li>Publish and maintain a public roadmap of AI initiatives and Canonical Plugins.</li>
1352.  
1353.  
1354.  
1355. <li>Collaborate closely with Core, Design, Accessibility, and other teams to ensure strong integration and shared standards.</li>
1356. </ul>
1357.  
1358.  
1359.  
1360. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meet the Team</h2>
1361.  
1362.  
1363.  
1364. <p>The WordPress AI Team brings deep experience in open-source, performance, and product development and a strong commitment to building AI features the WordPress way. The team will launch with the following team contributors:</p>
1365.  
1366.  
1367.  
1368. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1369. <li><strong>James LePage</strong> – Automattic</li>
1370.  
1371.  
1372.  
1373. <li><strong>Felix Arntz</strong> – Google</li>
1374.  
1375.  
1376.  
1377. <li><strong>Pascal Birchler</strong> – Google</li>
1378.  
1379.  
1380.  
1381. <li><strong>Jeff Paul</strong> – 10up</li>
1382. </ul>
1383.  
1384.  
1385.  
1386. <p>To help get things started, James and Felix will serve as the initial <a href="https://make.wordpress.org/updates/team-reps/">Team Reps</a> in supporting team organization, communication, and coordination with other Make WordPress teams.</p>
1387.  
1388.  
1389.  
1390. <p>This is an exciting and important step in WordPress’s evolution. I look forward to seeing what we’ll create together and in the open.</p>
1391.  
1392.  
1393.  
1394. <p>If you’re interested in contributing or following along, please join the conversations in <a href="https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08TJ8BPULS">#core-ai</a> and watch for upcoming meeting announcements on <a href="https://make.wordpress.org/ai/">https://make.wordpress.org/ai/</a>.</p>
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1401. <title>WordPress Campus Connect Expands</title>
1402. <link>https://wordpress.org/news/2025/05/wordpress-campus-connect-expands/</link>
1404. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Anand Upadhyay]]></dc:creator>
1405. <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 12:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
1406. <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
1407. <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
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1409.  
1410. <description><![CDATA[WordPress Campus Connect, initially launched in October 2024 as a pilot program, has now been formally established as an official event series due to its resounding success. The inaugural program, spearheaded by myself, Anand Upadhyay, garnered immense enthusiasm from 400 Indian students who were eager to engage in hands-on WordPress training. WordPress Campus Connect transcends [&#8230;]]]></description>
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1412. <p>WordPress Campus Connect, <a href="https://central.wordcamp.org/news/2024/12/wp-campus-connect-recap-a-journey-of-empowering-students-and-building-community/">initially launched in October 2024 as a pilot program</a>, has now been formally established as an official event series due to its resounding success. The inaugural program, spearheaded by myself, <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/anandau14/">Anand Upadhyay</a>, garnered immense enthusiasm from 400 Indian students who were eager to engage in hands-on WordPress training.</p>
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1584.  
1585.  
1586.  
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1601.  
1602.  
1603.  
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1605. class="lightbox-trigger"
1606. type="button"
1607. aria-haspopup="dialog"
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1617. </button></figure>
1618. </figure>
1619.  
1620.  
1621.  
1622. <p>WordPress Campus Connect transcends the conventional workshop model by fostering a holistic learning community. It couples on-campus event learning with a diverse range of post-event activities, including meetups, website challenges, scholarships, and volunteering opportunities, all geared towards nurturing student development. The program&#8217;s efficacy has prompted other organizations in India to express interest in replicating its structure.</p>
1623.  
1624.  
1625.  
1626. <p>Looking ahead, multiple local WordPress communities in India aim to reach more students in India through WordPress Campus Connect events. The curriculum will include beginner content, delve into more advanced WordPress concepts, and feature specialized sessions tailored for students with prior WordPress experience.&nbsp;</p>
1627.  
1628.  
1629.  
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1631. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="351" src="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/05/wpcc-logo-transparent.png?resize=1024%2C351&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-18743" style="object-fit:cover" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/05/wpcc-logo-transparent-scaled.png?resize=1024%2C351&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/05/wpcc-logo-transparent-scaled.png?resize=300%2C103&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/05/wpcc-logo-transparent-scaled.png?resize=768%2C263&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/05/wpcc-logo-transparent-scaled.png?resize=1536%2C527&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/wordpress.org/news/files/2025/05/wpcc-logo-transparent-scaled.png?resize=2048%2C702&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
1632. </div>
1633.  
1634.  
1635.  
1636. <p>The official recognition of WordPress Campus Connect as an event series paves the way for further expansion, giving the series similar support and standing as WordCamps but with a student education-first goal and focus. Future plans include organizing large-scale student events, establishing WordPress clubs on college campuses, and facilitating mentorship connections for students.</p>
1637.  
1638.  
1639.  
1640. <p>To support these ambitious goals, volunteers identified several key next steps:</p>
1641.  
1642.  
1643.  
1644. <ul class="wp-block-list">
1645. <li><strong>Volunteer Handbook Development:</strong> Creating a comprehensive guidebook to equip volunteers with the necessary resources and information.</li>
1646.  
1647.  
1648.  
1649. <li><strong>GatherPress Integration:</strong> Exploring the feasibility of integrating GatherPress as a tool for student groups.</li>
1650.  
1651.  
1652.  
1653. <li><strong>Volunteer Recruitment:</strong> Actively seeking and onboarding volunteers to support WordPress Campus Connect initiatives through activities such as:
1654. <ol class="wp-block-list">
1655. <li>Creating a workflow and guidelines for processing Student Club applications</li>
1656.  
1657.  
1658.  
1659. <li>On-site facilitation or assistance for WordPress Campus Connect events</li>
1660. </ol>
1661. </li>
1662.  
1663.  
1664.  
1665. <li><strong>Landing Page Creation</strong>: Creating a landing page describing what WordPress Campus Connect is all about</li>
1666.  
1667.  
1668.  
1669. <li><strong>Student Groups: </strong>Drafting a framework for students to create their own groups for hosting WordPress events and activities.&nbsp;</li>
1670. </ul>
1671.  
1672.  
1673.  
1674. <p>The overwhelming success of WordPress Campus Connect and the enthusiasm it has generated serve as a testament to the transformative power of passion and dedication. As WordPress Campus Connect continues to evolve and expand, it holds the promise of shaping the future of WordPress education and community engagement.</p>
1675.  
1676.  
1677.  
1678. <p class="has-off-white-background-color has-background">If you’re interested in helping shape the future of education with WordPress, <a href="https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF">join us in the #campusconnect Make Slack channel</a> today!</p>
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