Celebrating the Spirit of Open Source at WordCamp Europe 2024 in Torino!
Attendees immersed themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of WordCamp Europe 2024. This year, the event took place in the historic and dynamic city of Torino, Italy. From the 13th to the 15th of June, it was an event not to be missed.
Dive deeper into WordCamp Europe 2024
It was an action-packed schedule at WordCamp Europe 2024 in Torino! Here's a look back:
By the numbers:
- Total Attendees: Over 2,500 participants from more than 70 countries attended WordCamp Europe 2024, making it a truly global event.
- Contributor Day: 726 contributors participated, working across 25 teams. They translated 79,059 strings for the WordPress interface into 29 languages and onboarded new contributors for support forums and testing teams.
- Volunteers and Organizers: A dedicated team of 250 volunteers organized the event, showcasing WordCamp Europe's community-driven spirit.
Learning Opportunities:
- Sessions and Workshops: Over 40 sessions across three days will cover various topics, from technical deep dives to creative explorations of WordPress.
- Youth Workshop: Young attendees had the chance to participate in a workshop where they built WordPress websites, discovered new technologies, and learned about online safety.
- Wellness Track: There was a wellness-themed track that featured yoga sessions and guided walking tours around Torino, allowing participants to take a break from their screens and enjoy the city's scenic beauty.
Contributor Day
Can you find yourself, or our team? At each WordCamp, one of the highlights from our staff is the opportunity to connect with those who make WordPress possible.
Sessions we can’t stop talking about at WordCamp Europe 2024
🌱 Sustainable Open Source is the Future
Discover the importance of sustainability in open-source projects and how it shapes the future of WordPress.
🗳️ Democratizing Opportunities - with our own Courtney Robertson
Contributing to the WordPress project is something most of us love doing, but the financial opportunity to do so is only available to a select few. Financial stress is detrimental to contributors’ mental health and leads to suboptimal contributor churn rates. How can we foster a contribution culture that attracts sponsors to increase the number of sponsored contributor hours, thus improving the mental health and wellbeing of 5 for the Future participants?
🖥️ WordPress Playground: Use WordPress Without a Server
Explore the innovative WordPress Playground and learn how to use WordPress in a serverless environment.
⚙️ Interactivity API: The New Standard Way to Build Modern WordPress Frontends
Get hands-on with the Interactivity API and see how it transforms the way we build dynamic WordPress frontends.
🎨 Twenty Twenty-Four: Pushing Default Themes Forward
Dive into the latest default theme, Twenty Twenty-Four, and see how it pushes the boundaries of design and functionality.
📚 Introducing Learning Pathways on a Brand New Learn.WordPress.org
Learn about the new learning pathways on Learn.WordPress.org and how they can help you and your team grow your WordPress skills.
🔍 WordPress.org Plugin Repository: A Year in Review
Review the latest developments and trends in the WordPress.org Plugin Repository over the past year.
📜 The European Accessibility Act Explained
Understand the European Accessibility Act and its implications for WordPress developers and site owners.
🌍 Diverse and Sustainable Future: How High School Teachers in Uganda are Nurturing a Young WordPress Community
Discover how high school teachers in Uganda are fostering a new generation of WordPress enthusiasts.
🙎🏽♀️ Fixing the Ladder: Getting More Women into Leadership at WordPress Businesses
Explore strategies for increasing female representation in leadership roles within WordPress businesses.
📖 How Open Source is Key to WordPress Success
Understand the crucial role open-source principles play in the success of WordPress.
Support behind the scenes:
This tremendous effort highlights the community-driven spirit of WordCamp Europe, making it a key event for anyone in the WordPress ecosystem. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, learn from the best, or contribute to the community, WordCamp Europe 2024 is the place to be.
A peek into the venue
The event was held at the iconic Lingotto Conference and Exhibition Centre. Once home to a bustling Fiat factory, architect Renzo Piano has transformed this venue into a modern masterpiece. It's the perfect backdrop for sparking innovation and creativity among WordPress enthusiasts.
Meet us at the booth
WordCamp Europe 2024 provided a unique opportunity to meet and interact with a diverse group of professionals deeply embedded in the WordPress community. Here are a few reasons attendees visited our booth:
- Personalized Insights: Whether they were developers, designers, marketers, or business owners, our team members offered tailored advice to suit individual needs. From technical support to strategic growth tips, attendees received expert answers directly from our team.
- Networking Opportunities: Engaging with our staff helped many expand their professional networks. It was a chance to make connections that could lead to future collaborations, learning opportunities, and more.
- Learn From the Best: Our attending team members, leaders in their fields, brought a wealth of experience and knowledge in areas from backend development to market strategy. Attendees gained valuable insights and learned about the latest trends in the WordPress ecosystem.
- Exclusive Previews: Attendees got sneak peeks at new tools, features, and services we are working on. Our team was excited to share upcoming innovations and how they can help users succeed.
- Swag and Fun: Who doesn't love freebies? Visitors came for the insights and stayed for the swag, enjoying fun giveaways prepared just for them.
Attendees had an opportunity to see what GoDaddy is working on next:
And our giveaway winners are...
Team members at our booth:
- Kira Schroder, WP Core Committer and Core Engineer
- Adam Warner, Director of Global Field Marketing
- Maja Loncar, EMEA Field Marketing
- Marcus Burnette, Americas Field Marketing
- Courtney Robertson, Developer Advocate
- Miljenko Rebernisak, Sr. Mgr - Software Development
- Predrag Zdravkovic, Associate Marketing Manager
- Casey Rowland, Senior Director, Partners Audience GTM
- Michael Roehricht, Director - Partners Commerce Product Marketing
- Giorgia Lanciotti, Senior Marketing Manager - Italian Market
- Kevin Schuler, Director of Product Management
- Giorgi Mamadashvilli, WP Core Committer and Gutenberg Engineer
- Nemanja Cimbaljevic, Senior Software Engineer
- Jeffery Anderson, Marketing Manager
- Cecile Vivares, Senior Marketing Manager - French Market
- Jason Schuller, Principal Product Manager
- Jelena Sobic, Customer Happiness Engineer III
- Alexandra Anderson, Director of Marketing
- Krystle Herbrandson, Senior Director of Marketing
- Josh Hammer, Director of Sales
We were so delighted to see you there and help you make the most out of your WordCamp Europe experience!
Join us!
WordCamp Europe 2024 was a memorable event, filled with engaging content, invaluable learning opportunities, and the chance to contribute to the WordPress community. Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical knowledge or eager to share your own experiences, WordCamp Europe is the place to be.
We look forward to seeing you in Basel, Switzerland from 5 – 7 June 2025 for WordCamp Europe 2025.
