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We want to help people understand what open source actually is. The web didn't always feel like someone else's property. At our San Francisco Code for the People panel and screening, we dove into how to make it that way again. We packed the house at KQED. The panel featured WordPress co-founder and our CEO Matt Mullenweg, producer Michael Dinh, KQED Editor-in-Chief Ethan Toven-Lindsey, and Bay Area Video Coalition Media Executive Director Paula Smith Arrigoni . They brought real energy to a conversation about ownership, open collaboration, and why the future of the web belongs to the people building it–and the people using it. Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gj2Vz56Y  And if you haven't seen it yet, Code for the People is streaming for free: https://a8c.co/cftpli

Ever wonder about creativity in the world of generative AI? Our very own Dr Tess Needham joined the WP Builds podcast with host Nathan Wrigley to talk about why human creativity still matters, and why creatives should experiment with AI to really understand it. 🎙️Give it a listen: https://lnkd.in/ebX7Nn7g

WordCamp U.S. is coming to Phoenix from August 16 to 19, and we'll be there championing WordPress for the future! Four days with the community that builds WordPress, from Showcase Day to Contributor Day. Stop by our booth to say hello, and use the code WordPress.com-friend20 for 20 percent off tickets. 🌵

Some websites are a launchpad for a whole community. 🎙️ Meet Women at Work, a podcast from Heystudio founder Verònica Fuerte that amplifies female creatives across design, creativity, and innovation. It started from a trend she'd seen her entire career: women have always shaped the design industry; they just haven't always gotten the credit. Her fix? Put those voices front and center, so the next generation can see themselves in them. When the podcast grew big enough to need its own home, the choice was easy. Hey Studio already ran on WordPress, and as Verònica puts it, "I know that WordPress is going to be forever." Now episodes, guest stories, and the mission all live in one place on WordPress.com, with a professional presence that matches the quality of the conversations. And she's thinking even bigger. A podcast, she says, is a community, and this one is just getting started. 🌟 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gRWgjixH

WordPress.com is sponsoring the Creator Studio at WordCamp US 2026, and we'd love to see you in it. What is it? A bookable, on-site recording space at the event in Phoenix (August 16 to 19). We take care of the room, the pro gear, and all the setup. You bring your WordPress content ideas and show up ready to create. Whether you want to: 👉 Film your session takeaways 👉 Record a podcast episode 👉 Collaborate with a fellow creator you've been meaning to work with ...this is your chance to make it happen. Slots are limited and open to registered attendees only, so don't wait. Head to the link below for available times and to book your spot. https://lnkd.in/eEJGy-dt

ICYMI: dev/ai/nyc brought visual artist Khyati Trehan to our NoHo Space for a wide-ranging talk on art in the age of new technology, in conversation with our Head of Design, Kelly Hoffman. Khyati's work has left its mark across culture, from Apple and Instagram to the Oscars, The New York Times, WIRED, and Vogue, alongside honors from Forbes India, ADC Young Guns, and Adweek. All while keeping her personal practice rooted in early-stage tech. The two traced how they each found their way into design and sat with the question on everyone's mind: what do these emerging tools really mean for artists, agencies, and the next generation of creatives? Swipe through for a few of our favorite moments from the night. 🍎 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gvDZ2jxu 🍎 And we'll see you at the next one in August!

Two days away!🗽 Our next dev/ai/nyc event is around the corner–join us to explore the intersection of AI, digital art, and the open web in a can’t-miss fireside chat. The featured guest this round is Khyati Trehan, a visual artist and designer at Google Creative Lab. Her career has taken her from Apple and Instagram to the Oscars. She’s in conversation with Kelly Hoffman, who leads design here at Automattic. These events are always a highlight at our airy NoHo Space in downtown Manhattan, and we’d love for you to join us. Event details: 🗽 Automattic NoHo Space 🗽 Wednesday, July 22 🗽 Doors @ 5:30 p.m. ET 🗽 Fireside chat @ 6:00 p.m. ET It's free to attend, but snag your spot because these tend to fill up! 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/efZxV6iv 🎟️ 

We brought Code for the People to New York City for its first public screening, and the room delivered. The film explores the people, communities, and ideas behind the open web, and the conversation that followed raised an important question: What does it mean to own your corner of the internet rather than rent it from a platform that can change the rules whenever they want? Director Bao Nguyen joined panelists Anil Dash, Todd Spangler, Eric Binnion, and Paolo Belcastro for a thoughtful discussion about ownership, open collaboration, and why the future of the web depends on people building it together. Watch highlights from the July 1 screening and panel below, then check out the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/dGZppqRt And if you haven't seen Code for the People yet, you can stream the documentary free here: https://a8c.co/cftpli