{"id":4981,"date":"2026-05-04T18:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontlinenewsng.org\/?p=4981"},"modified":"2026-05-04T18:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:10:10","slug":"wordpress-org-blog-get-involved-with-wordcamp-us-2026-in-phoenix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontlinenewsng.org\/?p=4981","title":{"rendered":"WordPress.org blog: Get Involved With WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-opt-id=494402636  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20508\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_6809-scaled-1.webp?resize=1024%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp US 2026 will take place August 16\u201319 in Phoenix, Arizona, and applications are now open for sponsors, speakers, and volunteers. WordCamp US is the flagship gathering for the WordPress community in North America, where contributors, builders, and users come together to share ideas and help shape what comes next for the open web. Full details are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/\">WordCamp US 2026 site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sponsor<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped has-border-color has-black-background-color has-background wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=778860952  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20521\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_7024.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=1210321145  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_7029.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20522\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=413157289  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_6932.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20523\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsorships keep WordCamp US accessible. They fund the production and programming that make a flagship WordCamp possible while keeping ticket prices low for attendees, and, in return, sponsors gain direct visibility within one of the most engaged technology ecosystems. Packages support both in-person and digital participation, with opportunities to connect with agencies, developers, and enterprise teams that build on WordPress every day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-sponsors\/\"><strong>Apply to Be a Sponsor<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speak<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped has-border-color has-black-background-color has-background wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=253663560  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/ZSP_0051.png\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20518\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=1895320357  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/Z637264.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20516\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=1596041425  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/ZSP_0001.png\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20517\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organizing team is looking for strong ideas with practical takeaways from across the community, whether that means a personal story, a lesson learned in production, or a perspective on where publishing, AI, and the open web are heading. Sessions can take the form of traditional talks, workshops, or more interactive formats, and new or underrepresented voices are especially encouraged to apply. Prior speaking experience is not required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-speakers\/\"><strong>Apply to Be a Speaker<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Speaker applications due by May 29, 2026.<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped has-border-color has-black-background-color has-background wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=1372198208  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/Z632926.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20529\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=631802140  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG-20250826-WA0006.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20530\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"768\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=315100976  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/Z633022.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20528\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteers are essential to the experience of the event. They welcome attendees and support sessions throughout the week, helping create the inclusive environment that defines a flagship WordCamp. Volunteering is also one of the best ways to meet people from across the global community and see firsthand how an event of this scale comes together. No prior experience is needed, and volunteers receive a free ticket.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-volunteers\/\"><strong>Apply to Be a Volunteer <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Volunteer applications due by June 15, 2026.<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped has-border-color has-black-background-color has-background wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=1313580420  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_7106.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20525\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=843222262  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/DSC0818.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20526\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img data-opt-id=1447770543  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlcqvjhyzqda.i.optimole.com\/cb:UNMm.7bb\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wordpress.org\/news\/files\/2026\/05\/DSC1889.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20527\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"1024\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\">\n<p>\t\t<\/p><\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the people. It\u2019s the friendships and the stories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp US continues a long tradition of in-person gatherings where contributors meet face-to-face to openly discuss the project\u2019s direction. Whether you participate as a sponsor, take the stage, join the volunteer team, or help organize the event, your involvement shapes what the event becomes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stay informed as ticket sales open and the schedule takes shape, <a href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/subscribe-for-updates\/\">subscribe to WordCamp US 2026 updates<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordCamp US 2026 will take place August 16\u201319 in Phoenix, Arizona, and applications are now open for sponsors, speakers, and volunteers. 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