Get ready, Canada! The nation’s largest gathering of the WordPress community is set to converge on Ottawa, Ontario, for WordCamp Canada 2025 (WCEH). From October 15–17 at Carleton University’s Richcraft Hall, this three-day event is where developers, designers, content creators, and business owners will collectively shape the next evolution of the open web.
What exactly is a WordCamp?
WordCamps are volunteer-organized, community-driven conferences focused entirely on WordPress, the open-source software that powers nearly half the internet. They are not typical corporate tech events; they are inclusive, low-cost gatherings built on the principle of sharing knowledge.
Attendees range from those launching their very first blog to core software contributors, creating a unique environment where everyone teaches and everyone learns. WordCamps are dedicated to fostering the community spirit that makes WordPress thrive globally.
Three days of action in Ottawa
WordCamp Canada 2025 offers a packed agenda designed for both hands-on building and high-level strategy:
October 15: Contributor Day The event kicks off with a day dedicated to giving back to the project. Attendees join teams focused on everything from coding and translation to documentation and accessibility, learning directly from core contributors while making an impact on the WordPress software itself.
October 16–17: Conference Days Two full days of sessions and workshops covering multiple tracks, offering insights across the entire WordPress ecosystem. The sessions are organized to balance technical depth with strategic application.
Key sessions and emerging themes
The 2025 lineup features over 30 speakers tackling the most relevant, future-focused topics in web development and content creation. Expect deep dives into themes such as:
Keeping Humans in the Loop: Tactful AI in a Collaborative Community:
Jonathan Desrosiers, Principal Engineer, Bluehost, will explore how the community can use AI tool, particularly in areas like coding, testing, and documentation, to boost efficiency without losing the essential human element of collaboration, mentorship, and creative decision-making.
Other sessions include:
The Open Web and Federation: Keynotes by pioneers like Dave Winer and Evan Prodromou will challenge current norms, exploring how WordPress fits into the future of a federated, open social web using protocols like ActivityPub.
Performance and Accessibility: Critical talks on optimizing site speed, maintaining Core Web Vitals, and implementing accessibility standards from day one (not as an afterthought).
Block Development and Design Systems: Hands-on workshops on Gutenberg, pattern management, and building modern, sustainable themes using theme.json.
Bluehost: Supporting the community and bringing the swag
Bluehost remains a dedicated supporter of the global WordCamp movement, showing our commitment to the open-source mission. We believe deeply in the power of this community to share knowledge and build a better web. At the Ottawa event, please feel welcome to visit the Bluehost area.
Our team will be available to chat about modern web infrastructure, including AI-enhanced WordPress hosting, robust WooCommerce solutions, and how to best utilize tools like our WonderSuite experience.
We’re here to answer questions and offer simple advice, not to push products. We’ll also have some fun, exclusive swag for attendees. Please stop by and say hello to our team.
WordCamp Canada 2025 provides an essential space to collaborate on the future of web technology. We’re proud to support the community that builds the web.
