Make scalable websites by using standardized methods, components and variables throughout the website, like design systems. Wouter Polman is founder of Monkey Vision, a WordPress agency based in Nijmegen.

Did you ever receive an offer to build a mobile app but had to decline because you didn't have the knowledge in the needed programming languages? Well, maybe now you do have the required skills. In his talk on NativePHP Mobile, David Beentjes (12+ years of WordPress development experience and co-owner of Unloc) shares his insights from building an Android and iOS app in the same programming language WordPress is written in: PHP. Based on a real-world app, he showcases the possibilities that NativePHP unlocks for WP builders and how an app can be integrated with an existing WordPress site for authentication, content management, or whatever else you can think of.

Are you curious about how to make a WordPress plugin in 45 minutes with the help of AI? Then this vibe-coding workshop led by Monique Dubbelman is exactly what you’re looking for. During this session, you will get introduced to Claude Code and discover how to use this powerful tool to effortlessly turn your ideas into working code. Whether you’re a beginner or already have some experience, this workshop will help you approach coding with a fresh perspective and renewed energy. You’ll not only learn the technical aspects, but also the mindset behind vibe-coding: working intuitively, trusting your creativity, and collaborating with AI. Upfront you'll get instructions how to set up your computer to work with Claude.

The success of WordPress and countless other technologies hinges entirely on the dedicated, often unpaid, work of open-source contributors. But how can companies that rely on this ecosystem ensure its long-term health and sustainability? Marcel Bootsman (Partnerships & Community Manager EMEA at Kinsta) will take us beyond hosting to explore the mission and impact of the Kinsta Community Sponsorship Program. This initiative actively sponsors contributors across various facets of WordPress (Core, documentation, accessibility, polyglots) and other critical open-source projects. If you've ever wondered how commercial success and open-source citizenship can work hand in hand, this session is for you.

Update: link to the presentation can be found here: https://melapress.com/wordcamp-slides-info/

Robert Abela is the CEO and Founder of Melapress, developers of security and user-management plugins for WordPress, including WP Activity Log, WP 2FA, Melapress Login Security, and Melapress Role Editor. With more than 20 years of experience in software development businesses and web application security, Robert previously worked at GFI Software, Acunetix, 3CX, Netsparker, and other security software companies in roles spanning systems engineering, R&D, and product management. Today, Melapress plugins are active on more than half a million websites, helping businesses and organizations of all sizes strengthen their WordPress security posture and simplify user management.

While much of the focus in WordPress security is on website hardening measures, the reality is that users often represent the weakest link in the chain. Even with the best firewalls and security tools, your website remains vulnerable if users are not equipped to play their part. In this session, I demonstrate how a small selection of free WordPress plugins and complementary tools can be used to implement practical, user-focused security measures. Attendees will learn how to support their users in adopting secure practices, ultimately helping to protect both user accounts and the wider website environment.

Get ready to kick off the new year with fellow WordPressers! Join us for a relaxed and fun evening of good conversation, and celebrating everything WordPress. It's the perfect chance to catch up with familiar faces and meet new members of our vibrant community.

But that's not all! Bring your thinking caps because we'll be hosting a WordPress-themed Pub Quiz with some awesome prizes up for grabs.

Attendees is limited to 40 people. If you have RSVP'd but are not able to attend, please change your status to "Not going", so other people can go in your place.

Simon Janssen joined Digishock/WebsiteNazorg.nl four years ago. He helped spin off the web development and support departments, and with the latter he experimented with new business models. Two years ago, Simon set out on a journey to transform his company from an “hours factory” into a “value factory.”

No more endless debates about billable hours, project overruns, or whether to charge clients for unexpected extra time. The result? A calmer workplace where employees and clients alike know what to expect, and where quality can truly flourish. In this talk, Simon shares his ongoing journey, with all its ups and downs, in the hope of inspiring web designers, agencies, and freelancers alike, and to move beyond the billable hour and build organizations where value and clarity take center stage.

Rian Rietveld is a web accessibility specialist. She has worked as a consultant for WordPress agencies and wrote guidelines for the Dutch government on accessible web forms and WCAG. She is currently working on an update and expansion of the documentation about accessibility for WordPress. That is spread out all over the place and badly needs updating and reorganising to suit modern web development. When Rian retired from her consultancy work, she thought it would be a fun project to take on: managing a much needed open source project for the WordPress community. In this talk, she will share her ongoing journey from idea to outcome. The lessons she learns, the challenges she faces, and the support she receives along the way.

Daniele Besana is founder of WP-OK, a WordPress & WooCommerce support company since 2015. With over 300 websites actively managed, in the talk Managing WordPress sites for fun and profit Daniele will share what's important to keep your site healthy & secure in 2025.

• For site owners: knowing how to manage your site will avoid costly mistakes.
• For freelancers & agencies: managing sites is a great source of recurring income.

How can a website’s frontend respond to the state of the electricity grid? In this talk, Fershad Irani introduces The Green Web Foundation’s latest initiative: Grid-aware Websites.
This project empowers designers and developers to build websites that react to the type of electricity powering a visitor’s session – adapting design and features to reduce environmental impact during high-carbon periods.
Fershad will cover:

• What it means for a website to be “grid-aware”
• How to start using the open-source toolkit
• Examples of adaptive frontend behavior based on grid conditions
• The intersection of sustainability, performance, and UX

A must-attend session for anyone exploring sustainable design and eco-conscious frontend development.
Learn more: [greenweb.org