4
Days
Contributor + Showcase + 2 sessions days
Phoenix Convention Center
WordCamp US comes to Phoenix
Four days. Two tracks of sessions. Contributor Day. Showcase Day. The people building WordPress, in the desert.
A Promptless WP demonstration build · Speculative redesign
By the numbers
The 2026 program at a glance
Four days in Phoenix means something specific. Two tracks of curated sessions, the people who maintain WordPress in person, and the room every flagship WordCamp aspires to be.
30+
Sessions
Across development, design, AI, and community tracks
1,200+
Attendees
From 30+ countries
4
Tracks
Development · Design · AI · Community
Four days end-to-end
Why this event matters
Two days of sessions
Talks and workshops from the people shaping block themes, performance, accessibility, AI tooling, and the open web.
Contributor Day
Sunday is a hackathon. 25 teams, every part of WordPress. Newcomers welcome — you don't need to know PHP.
Showcase Day
Monday is for the boldest WordPress builds on the web. Proof of what's possible when imagination meets the platform.
In-person networking
Reconnect with colleagues. Meet the internet friends you've only Slacked. This is where the community is.
Food and the social
Lunch every day. A can't-miss social event. A room full of people who care about WordPress as much as you do.
Shape what comes next
More than an event. This is where the WordPress community comes together to learn, collaborate, and move the platform forward.
Featured track
AI in WordPress, in production
It's shipping right now
This year, we're going deeper on how AI is changing WordPress — content workflows, performance, personalization, developer tooling. It's not theoretical. It's what the community is building.
Three sessions on AI: Core AI direction (Felix + Matías), AI in developer workflows (Adam Silverstein), and Cozy AI Cooking (John Maeda).
Four days in Phoenix
The shape of the week
Sunday is Contributor Day — a working hackathon. Monday is Showcase Day — inspiration from the boldest WordPress builds. Tuesday and Wednesday are the main conference, closing with the social.
Contributor Day
25 teams, every part of WordPress. Newcomers welcome.
Showcase Day
The boldest real-world WordPress projects on the web. Inspiration mode.
Sessions Day 1
Two tracks of curated talks and workshops. Doors at 8:30.
Sessions Day 2 + Social
Day two of programming. Community social 7–10 PM.
Three of the voices coming to Phoenix
Speakers leading the program
The 2026 lineup announces June 29. Below: three speakers from the WCUS 2025 program, shown as illustrative placeholders. The full 2026 lineup will live at /speakers/.
Anne McCarthy
Product Wrangler, Automattic
Sponsored WordPress contributor. Spearheaded the Full Site Editing Outreach Program. Speaks on community, creators, and the WordPress ecosystem.
Felix Arntz
Senior Software Engineer, Google
WordPress Core committer. Helped establish the Core Performance Team and the WordPress AI Team. Co-presenting Core AI direction with Matías Ventura.
Tammie Lister
Product Engineer
Longtime WordPress contributor at the intersection of design, development, and open source. Speaking on design systems as strategy.
Phoenix, August 16-19
Three things to know before you land
Frequently asked
Before you book your ticket
The five questions most people ask. The complete list is at /faq/.
How many attendees are expected?
1,200 to 2,000. Ticket cap is set at 1,978 across all three tiers (250 Micro-Sponsor + 1,480 General Admission + 248 Student).
Is there a hotel block? Where can I book?
Yes — Sheraton Phoenix Downtown at $159+ per night. 5-min walk from the venue. Book your room via the official block.
What's included with a $100 ticket?
All four days. All sessions and workshops. Contributor Day. Showcase Day. Daily lunch. The community social. Sponsor booths.
Can I get a refund if I can't make it?
Tickets are refundable until July 24, 2026. After that you can transfer your ticket by editing details via your confirmation email.
Do you provide visa letters for international attendees?
Yes. Request during ticket registration. You must have a ticket purchased before a letter is provided. Each country's visa process is different — allow ample time.
Beyond the ticket
Four ways to be part of it
WordCamp US is built by the community, for the community. Whether you've got a talk, a sponsorship budget, a Sunday to give, or a year to commit — there's a way in.
Speak
Submit a talk by May 29. Real-world insights, practical takeaways, new perspectives.
Sponsor
Six tiers from $1,500 to $80,000. Reach the most engaged ecosystem in tech.
Volunteer
Two half-days minimum. Free ticket. Behind-the-scenes access. First-timer friendly.
Contribute
Contributor Day, Sunday August 16. 25 teams. Newcomers welcome.