{"id":2039,"date":"2026-05-06T00:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T22:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?page_id=2039"},"modified":"2026-09-01T12:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:28:41","slug":"call-for-speakers-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2026\/en\/call-for-speakers-en\/","title":{"rendered":"We are looking for speakers!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sharing experiences and knowledge is at the heart of every WordCamp<\/strong>: some attend for the first time and want to get closer to WordPress, while others are long-time users who want to dig deeper or uncover new secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WordCamps are events open to anyone who wants to take part<\/strong>: designers, bloggers, developers, marketers, copywriters and, more generally, passionate and curious people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamps are <strong>inclusive<\/strong> and <strong>accessible<\/strong> events. We are therefore happy to host speakers of every age, background, and level of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need to be a professional speaker \u2014 just be competent in the topic you&#8217;ll talk about and willing to share what you know: it&#8217;s exactly this spirit of sharing that sustains WordPress and its community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is your first experience as a speaker, or if you&#8217;d like feedback on your talk, we also have a great mentoring service to help you fine-tune your presentation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you used WordPress for a personal project? Do you want to share your solutions to an unusual problem, or tell us how your passion for WordPress was born?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excellent! Your experiences could inspire the WordCamp audience and help our wonderful community grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a52ac317 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffdd0040;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#topics\">What topics can I talk about?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#formats\">Talk formats<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#applications\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#applications\">Who can apply to speak?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#deadlines\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#deadlines\">Timing and deadlines<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#other-things\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#other-things\">Other things to remember<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"topics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>What topics can I talk about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can freely choose any topic you&#8217;re passionate about and want to talk about. Keep in mind, however, that a WordCamp is an event dedicated to WordPress and its community, so staying within this scope could help your talk get selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some ideas for topics we&#8217;d love to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Third-party integrations (payment gateways, APIs\u2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headless CMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extending WordPress (theme and plugin development)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FSE (Full Site Editing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress security: hosting, core, themes and plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress and Internet of Things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing to WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CI\/CD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress multisite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI and Machine Learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business models (ideally ethical and sustainable ones)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GDPR Compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance and other services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding, managing and supporting clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelance life and experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-Commerce with WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universal accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case histories \/ Case studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community and People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How WordPress works and where to find help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing to the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with the community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The WordPress roadmap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The future of WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusion and accessibility (in every sense)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main problems and challenges related to using WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fonts and typography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing for performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand Identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing for accessibility \/ WCAG 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The present and future of design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web design (methods, best practices and bright ideas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web design tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Rules&#8221; for designing and building websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copyright<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"formats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Talk formats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want to create a rich event that also leaves room to socialize, visit our sponsors and move between presentations without too much rush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why we offer three formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Traditional talk<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>30 minutes total per speaker, which can be used entirely for a longer presentation, or for a shorter talk that leaves room for some audience questions at the end.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightning talk<br><\/strong>A 10-minute talk: presentations straight to the point, knowledge nuggets on practical or technical topics, tips and tricks\u2026 or your aces in the hole when using WordPress.<br>A short format that gives space to up to 3 speakers within half an hour.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panel<\/strong><br>A round table with a moderator and several speakers discussing a specific WordPress-related topic, with the audience as an integral part of the discussion!<br>30 minutes long.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"applications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Who can apply to speak?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short: anyone who uses WordPress, at any level, including those speaking at an event for the first time. <strong>It can be done!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Pisa 2026 reflects the values of the WordPress community: we encourage participation from those who have never been on stage, or who don&#8217;t have many opportunities to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only requirements are passion and practical knowledge of the topic you&#8217;ll talk about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the idea of speaking at WordCamp Pisa appeals to you, we&#8217;ll help you do it! We also have a Mentoring program to help those with little speaker experience prepare in the best way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"deadlines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><strong>Timing and deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 May 2026 \u2014 Call for speakers opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>31 August 2026 \u2014 Call for speakers closes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First half of September 2026 \u2014 Applicants will receive a response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second half of September 2026 \u2014 Schedule published<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 October \u2014 Deadline for sending slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday 14 November 2026 \u2014 WordCamp Pisa 2026!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"other-things\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other things to remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We welcome speakers of every age and background<\/strong>: WordCamps are inclusive and accessible events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You don&#8217;t need to be a professional speaker<\/strong>, but we expect you to be competent in the topic you&#8217;ll talk about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your presentation is not a vehicle to promote your product or service<\/strong>. If your session explains how you used WordPress to build something of collective interest and you want to present a case study that&#8217;s perfectly fine, but sales pitches are not allowed (including slides with photos of books or courses and links to purchase or discount coupons).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your application is accepted, the texts you enter in the Bio, Session Title and Session Description fields will be used on the site: please fill them out carefully. We reserve the right to edit them for consistency with the rest of the site copy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember the capital P in WordPress and respect WordPress&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.org\/about\/logos\/\"><strong>copyright<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to apply with multiple proposals, fill out the form for each individual talk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slides must be submitted <strong>by Friday 7 November.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No payment or reimbursement is owed to speakers<\/strong>: WordCamps are based on voluntary contributions from everyone involved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Please accept these rules only if you have actually read them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A maximum of two talk proposals are allowed per speaker applicant.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wcfd-disabled-form\"><div id=\"wcorg-login-message\" class=\"message\">\n<p>Prima di inviare la tua candidatura come speaker, <a href=\"https:\/\/login.wordpress.org\/?from=pisa.wordcamp.org&amp;redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fpisa.wordcamp.org%2F2026%2Fen%2Fcall-for-speakers-en%2F&amp;locale=it_IT\">effettua l&#8217;accesso a WordCamp.org<\/a> utilizzando il tuo account <em><strong>WordPress.org<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n<p>\nSe non hai un account, <a href=\"https:\/\/login.wordpress.org\/register?locale=it_IT&amp;redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Flogin.wordpress.org%2F%3Ffrom%3Dpisa.wordcamp.org%26redirect_to%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fpisa.wordcamp.org%252F2026%252Fen%252Fcall-for-speakers-en%252F%26locale%3Dit_IT\">creane uno<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"not-your-personal-site\">\n* Questo \u00e8 il tuo account per <a href=\"https:\/\/login.wordpress.org?locale=it_IT&amp;redirect_to=https:\/\/pisa.wordcamp.org\/2026\/en\/call-for-speakers-en\/\">il sito ufficiale di WordPress.org<\/a>, non quello del tuo sito personale in WordPress.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wcfd-overlay\"><\/div><div inert><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-75f56b9d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0vh;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f15145cb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Call for speakers is closed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your applications. 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