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Right now, the world is watching together, and millions of people are building the sites, blogs, and communities that bring fans closer to the moments they love.  This is what the open web looks like when the world shows up 🌏⚽ Can’t wait to see what you're building!  Join us at WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix August 16–19. https://lnkd.in/evefepBW #WCUS

Last chance to volunteer at WordCamp US 2026! Help welcome attendees, support sessions, assist behind the scenes, and be part of the team that brings WCUS to life in Phoenix. Volunteer applications will close at the end of the day on July 1. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/geawGAkZ #WCUS #WordPress

WordCamp US 2026 is 47 days away. Now's the time to grab your tickets. This year's program covers AI in practice, SEO, accessibility, e-commerce, and more, alongside contributor days, workshops, and the Happiness Bar. You can grab tickets and book the discounted hotel rate now. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-ZR #WCUS

The first AI Leaders cohort has graduated. Around 40 students from 3 universities built real projects, applied generative AI to genuine work, and contributed to open source WordPress. Each student also earned $1,000 through support from Automattic and UIC. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rV #WordPress

The WordPress Contributor Dashboard has a new customizable ladder feature. Teams can define their own stages and activity thresholds, then share a URL that locks in their configuration. 3 new views were also added: Wrapped, Cohorts, and About. https://lnkd.in/gANUfbbD #MakeWordPress

Hilton's Travel with Purpose site runs on WordPress. The corporate sustainability hub consolidates environmental, social, and governance reporting, community programs, and responsible travel initiatives into a single public-facing platform. Built in partnership with Ideas On Purpose, it uses the WordPress block editor to make detailed sustainability content accessible and easy to navigate. It's a strong example of how enterprise organizations rely on WordPress for flexible, scalable communications. https://wp.me/pmwwI-3BK #WordPressShowcase

For the first time, WordPress.org Education students attended WordCamp Europe 2026, sponsored by Automattic, Elementor, Hostinger, and WP Bakery. Their feedback points to a clear path for growing the program. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-399 #WCEU

Attending WordCamp US 2026 for the first time? This guide covers what to expect across all 4 days, how to network, and what to pack for Phoenix in August. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-VW #WCUS

The WordPress Mercantile swag store has a new design. You'll find the product catalog front and center, a storefront built almost entirely with blocks and WooCommerce, and details like size, material, and care on every product page. Every purchase supports the WordPress Foundation. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rA #WPSwag

Block themes typically require separate templates to load different sidebars. The render_block_data filter lets you swap template part slugs at render time based on post category or page context, keeping your template count down. https://lnkd.in/gWJ4H8qQ #WordPressDevelopment