WordCamp US 2025

[Annie_P]

What were the most popular or talked-about sessions at WordCamp US 2025?

[Christian J]

WordCamp US brings together the whole WordPress community, so the sessions and workshops cover a really wide range of topics. Whether you’re a developer, designer, content creator, or business owner, you’ll usually find sessions that fit your interests.

[Rachel S]

As a developer, one of the highlights is “Coding the Magic: A Developer’s Journey Through Aloha” by Stephanie Stelzer. This session takes attendees behind the scenes of how Disney uses WordPress and Gutenberg to create immersive digital experiences, covering custom features and tools that improve site functionality.

Another notable session is “Unlock Developer Superpowers with AI” by Adam Silverstein. This workshop explores how AI can assist in coding workflows, from automated testing and documentation to integration with GitHub and CLI tools. Developers learn practical ways to use AI to streamline their WordPress projects.

[Delaney martin]

AI enthusiasts will enjoy “Core AI: What We’re Building” by James LePage, Felix Arntz, and Jeffrey Paul. It provides an inside look at the WordPress Core AI team’s progress, how AI features are being integrated, and what future developments to expect.

“From Storefront to Strategy: What Happens When AI Shops for Your Customers?” by Sonja Ibele focuses on AI in e-commerce. The session examines AI shopping assistants and how businesses can adjust site strategy, data handling, and UX to optimize the customer experience.

[Ryaan J.]

Designers will find “Building Resilient Interfaces by Embracing Fluid Design” by Anton Plauche very useful. The session covers fluid design techniques, creating adaptive and scalable user interfaces, and ensuring resilience in modern WordPress projects.

Design systems are also a recurring topic at WordCamp US, with several workshops and talks dedicated to creating, implementing, and maintaining design systems in WordPress sites, helping designers standardize UI components across projects.

[Rex Maughan]

Business professionals will find value in “What Top WordPress Product Companies Do Differently, Masterclass for Product Builders” by Katie Keith and Matt Cromwell, covering product strategy, growth frameworks, and operational best practices.

Equally insightful is “Figuring Out Sponsored Contribution” by Roger Williams, which explores how agencies and product teams can integrate sponsored contributions into their WordPress efforts while driving both community value and business ROI.