WordCamp US 2026 Returns to Phoenix, Arizona
Attend WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix to network, learn about AI, and contribute to WordPress.
Register for WordCamp US 2026 tickets and sign up for Contributor Day.
Summary
WordCamp US 2026 will take place in Phoenix, Arizona from August 16‑19, 2026, featuring four tracks focused on AI, skill honing, technical WordPress, and beginner topics. The event coincides with a period of rapid AI integration into WordPress workflows, and the conference aims to equip attendees with tools to adapt. A Contributor Day on the first day invites participants to improve core code, documentation, design, accessibility, and translation. Tickets are available through the WordCamp US website, and early registration is encouraged. The Phoenix venue offers a vibrant arts and food scene, with attractions such as the Roosevelt Row arts district, Chase Field, and the Desert Botanical Garden. Attendees will leave better connected and equipped to leverage AI and other emerging trends in WordPress, underscoring the community-driven nature of the platform.
Matt Mullenweg highlighted the movement aspect of WordPress, emphasizing that the platform is more than a product. The conference promises networking opportunities for agencies, freelancers, developers, and newcomers alike, and showcases the evolving role of AI in everyday WordPress workflows.
Key changes
- Event runs Aug 16‑19 2026 in Phoenix
- Four tracks: AI, Honing Your Skills, Technical WordPress, Beginner WordPress
- Contributor Day on Aug 16 for core improvements
- Tickets available via WordCamp US site
- Sessions focus on AI reshaping WordPress workflows