WordCamp US 2026 2026
WordCamp US 2026 is a community-organized WordPress conference bringing together users, developers, and contributors for four days of sessions, workshops, and networking at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Dates
- August 16–19, 2026
- Venue
- Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Price
- $25–$750
- Attendance
- 1,200–2,000 expected
TL;DR
- WordCamp US 2026 runs August 16–19 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
- General Admission is $100, student tickets are $25, and Micro-Sponsor tickets are $750.
- Every ticket covers the full four-day event (Contributor Day, Showcase Day, and two conference days), including sessions, hands-on workshops, and the Happiness Bar.
- Organizers expect 1,200–2,000 attendees, with 54 listed speakers and 27 sponsors across 6 tiers.
About
WordCamp is a community-organized conference dedicated to WordPress. The 2026 edition spans four days (Contributor Day, Showcase Day, and two conference days), plus lunch, snacks, and a community social. The program includes more than 50 talks and workshops alongside Showcase Day, where attendees see real projects in motion. WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg has described the project as more than a product: "WordPress is so unique because we're not just a product; we're a movement."
Who you'll find in the room
Developers, designers & site builders
Practical sessions, workshops, tools, and conversations for improving the sites you build and maintain.
Agencies, freelancers, marketers & business owners
Opportunities to meet people across the WordPress ecosystem and bring ideas back to clients and teams.
Developers, marketers & the AI-curious
Hands-on sessions and candid conversations about using AI across WordPress work.
Students & first-time attendees
$25 student tickets plus guides, mentors, and dedicated spaces to help newcomers feel welcome.
Registered attendee roles
Past sign-ups include a Community Wrangler at WordPress.org, a Principal Software Engineer at WP Engine, senior titles such as a Chief Administrative Officer and an Architecture & Open Source Director, a Jetpack Support Operations Lead, a WooCommerce Customer Success Manager, and public-sector staff such as the Utah Division of Water Resources.
Featured speakers
6 listedVivek Jain
Chief Business Officer · rtCamp
Emma Young
Head of Organic Marketing · Hostinger
K Adam White
Principal Engineer · Human Made
Robert Abela
CEO · Melapress
Michelle Hunt
Director of UX Engineering · Lone Rock Point
Brian Coords
Developer Advocate · WooCommerce
Partners on record
3 listedVenue & travel
Venue
Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United StatesGetting there
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is less than 5 miles from the venue.
Getting there
WordCamp US has secured a hotel room block at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, a 5-minute walk from the Phoenix Convention Center, at a special rate of $159.00+ per night.
Questions people ask
7 answeredWordCamp US 2026 is held at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
WordCamp US 2026 runs August 16–19, 2026, with Contributor Day on August 16, Showcase Day on August 17, and Conference Days on August 18–19.
Organizers expect 1,200–2,000 attendees at WordCamp US 2026.
General Admission is $100, student tickets are $25, and Micro-Sponsor tickets are $750. Micro-Sponsor tickets are priced to cover the true cost of attending, while regular tickets are subsidized by sponsors to keep them far below that cost. Tickets are refundable until July 24, 2026.
WordCamp US draws developers, designers, and site builders; agencies, freelancers, marketers, and business owners; students and first-time attendees; and professionals who are AI-curious.
Whether WordCamp US is worth attending depends on how much value you place on hands-on WordPress workshops, practitioner-led sessions, and networking across the WordPress ecosystem. The organizer does not publish an attendance ROI figure, so it comes down to whether the session and workshop topics match your goals.
Most attendees dress smart casual for the conference days. The organizer does not publish a specific dress code.
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