Schedule
We’ve got an impressive lineup of speakers you won’t want to miss on our main stage, plus plenty of space for conversations.
Don’t miss this unparalleled lineup of speakers and amazing attendees from the WordPress industry!
Important Notes
Continental breakfast plus all-day refreshments and snacks are provided.
Lunch isn’t included. We recommend checking out our guide of nearby restaurants and food delivery options.
VIP Day is not included in General Admission tickets.
Event Overview
Wed, April 23rd
WELCOME RECEPTION
We’ll start registration in the afternoon and kick off with a fun Welcome Reception at Tempe Mission Palms in the evening!
Thu, April 24th
SESSIONS & CONVERSATIONS
We’ll start strong with plenty of refreshments, high-impact sessions, and networking time at Tempe Mission Palms.
Fri, April 25th
SESSIONS & CONVERSATIONS
We’ll gather again at Tempe Mission Palms for talks, network, and a reflective overview of the week, then finish with the PressConf After-Party.
Sat, April 26th
VIP RETREAT DAY
We’ll meet mid-morning to head off to some fun activities and spend the day reflecting and relaxing outside the hotel.
Wednesday, April 23rd
ARRIVE IN TEMPE
Morning
We recommend arriving at the Tempe Mission Palms before or by the morning to get settled and prepare for a great week at PressConf. Check out our Food & Beverage and Outdoor Guides to grab a bite or see some sights before we start.
WELCOME RECEPTION
6:00 pm
We’ll get this conference started with a party! Some drinks and light fare are included.
Thursday, April 24th
REGISTRATION
8:00 am
We’ll re-open registration, and a complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments will be available at our space in the Tempe Mission Palms.
WELCOME
8:30 am
We’ll start with some announcements and opening remarks to highlight essential event details and some of the sponsors helping make PressConf 2025 possible.
LIFE IS AN EVENT. HOW ARE YOU GOING TO SHOW UP?
9:00 am
Fmr. COO, Pagely and Organizer of Pressnomics
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MARY & MATÍAS AND RAE MOREY FROM THE REPOSITORY
10:00 am
Executive Director & Gutenberg Lead Architect, WordPress
15-MINUTE BREAK
10:50 am
TWO PATHS TO A SIMPLER WORDPRESS
11:05 am
CHRIS LUBKERT & MIKE MCALISTER
Moderated by Dave Ryan
LUNCH
11:55 pm
PANEL: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE OF WORDPRESS IN DIGITAL AGENCIES
2:00 pm
KIMBERLY LIPARI, BRAD WILLIAMS & JAKE GOLDMAN
Moderated by Matt Medeiros
BURNING BRIGHT, BURNING OUT: THE HIDDEN COST OF OPEN SOURCE
3:00 pm
Co-Founder, Guildenberg
15-MINUTE BREAK
3:50 pm
BEYOND FEAR: ORGANIZING WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE OPEN WEB
4:05 pm
CEO, Crowd Favorite / Editor-in-Chief of The Repository
END OF DAY 1
5:00 pm
Friday, April 25th
BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:00 am
We’ll start a little later on the second day.
AD ASTRA PER ASPERA
9:15 am
Owner, Truer Than North & Scanfully
MORE THAN MEETS THE FEED: MY LIFE BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA
10:15 am
Head of WordPress Relations, Elementor
15-MINUTE BREAK
11:05 am
THE ON-CHAIN ADVANTAGE: INSPIRING NEW APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE AND FUNDING
11:20 am
Co-Owner, RadiateU
LUNCH
12:10 pm
OPEN SOURCE, AI, AND THE NEW DIGITAL RENAISSANCE
2:00 pm
Product Manager, Automattic
PAGE BUILDING REIMAGINED: THE NEXT ERA OF VISUAL DEVELOPMENT IN WORDPRESS
3:00 pm
CEO, Digital Gravy
WHO IS WORDPRESS FOR ANYMORE?
3:30 pm
Founder, 10up & Partner, Fueled
15-MINUTE BREAK
3:55 pm
PRESSCONF UNPLUGGED: PODCASTERS WRAP-UP THE EVENT
4:10 pm
BRIAN COORDS, MARK SZYMANSKI, AMBER HINDS, MATT MEDEIROS
Moderated by Brian Richards
CLOSING REMARKS
5:00 pm
We’ll close out sessions for PressConf 2025 with some final announcements!
AFTER-PARTY RECEPTION
6:00 pm
We’ll close the official event with some drinks and light fare included at the Tempe Mission Palms!
Saturday, April 26th
VIP RETREAT DAY
Morning
Relax, unwind and cap-off a fantastic week in Tempe with fun activities. VIP Attendees are going golfing and go-karting in Greater Phoenix.
Go-kart and games: Meet at the sponsor hall east doors at 10:15am for charter bus.
Golf: Meet at TMP Lobby Valet at 9:30am for pickup.