As a company rooted in open-source values, DreamHost shows up at WordCamp US not just out of tradition, networking or cool swag (we can never say no to those, though). We go because we wholeheartedly believe in what it stands for: an open, community-powered web worth building and protecting<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s Bigger Than Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWordPress powers nearly 44% of all websites<\/strong>, and holds over 60%<\/strong> of the CMS market share<\/a> while also boasting a vast ecosystem with 30,000+ themes<\/strong> and well over 70,000 plugins<\/strong> available. That kind of scale is powered not just by software, but by the open-source community, and it’s why we can’t afford not to show up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s the community<\/em> behind WordPress that truly gives it staying power,\u201d says Chris Ghazarian, DreamHost\u2019s Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. \u201cIt’s the people who choose to contribute and help others succeed. Without that energy, all the code in the world would just be lines on a screen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nWordCamp US is one of the few events where users, developers, designers, web hosts, business owners, and curious newcomers come together\u2014not as competitors, but as collaborators. Whether you\u2019re contributing or just exploring WordPress for the first time, everyone has a place at WordCamp!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DreamHost-at-WordCamp-US-2023-National-Harbor_Contributor-Day-1024x768.jpg\")
\ud83d\udcf8 Contributor Day at WordCamp US 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat Happens at WordCamp US?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWordCamp US 2025<\/a> spans four packed days of creativity, collaboration, and learning for anyone who works or even just scrolls endlessly in the world of WordPress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Contributor Day (August 26)<\/strong>: A high-energy kickoff where WordPress enthusiasts of all skill levels join teams like Core Development, Community, Documentation, Design, Theme Review, Plugins, Hosting, Training, and more, to help improve the project together. It’s a unique hands-on way to connect and contribute, even before the main event begins.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Showcase Day (August 27):<\/strong> A day dedicated to inspiration. Discover creative, real\u2011world uses of WordPress that spark fresh ideas and show what\u2019s possible with open tools and platforms.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sessions (August 28 & 29):<\/strong> <\/em>Two full days of panels and workshops covering everything from WordPress trends, strategies, developments, blogging and design. There are even several talks around the use of AI in WordPress, including a workshop that\u2019ll get you building plugins in 30 minutes or less with WordPress! Be sure to check out \u201cZero to Plugin in 30 minutes – Harnessing AI Coding Assistants for WordPress Development<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
But honestly, some of the most meaningful insights emerge outside the scheduled panels and sessions. The infamous \u201cHallway Track\u201d occurs in hallways and lunch tables, and in after-hour brainstorms. For us, it\u2019s an invaluable space to learn, adjust, and improve how we show up among builders of the Open Web.
\u201cWe go to WordCamp to be part of those moments because they reveal what people really need,\u201d Ghazarian says. \u201cWe go because the community often knows what is next long before anyone else does.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supporting What Supports Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOpen source software has never been more important to the future of the Open Web, and WordPress\u2019 mission to democratize publishing has always been a cause worth supporting. That\u2019s why we give back through community support, participation, and maintaining consistent presence in the WordPress Community through our Five for the Future pledge<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cHelping to create real-world opportunities for the WordPress community to come together and collaborate beyond the confines of a computer monitor is one of the most meaningful ways that I can think to support WordPress,\u201d says Brett Dunst, DreamHost\u2019s VP of Corporate Communications. \u201cBeing able to engage not just with our own customers face-to-face, but with the WordPress community at large, is an essential part of growing together.\u201d This is Brett\u2019s fourth consecutive year on the WordCamp US organizing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why We Really Go: The People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWordCamps are where real relationships are built. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The social media mentions and handshakes are nice, but WordCamps are where customer interactions turn into product improvements, partner chats spark collaborations, and happy hour convos turn into long-time friendships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a world dominated by rapid tech shifts, WordCamp US reminds us that people<\/em> still power the web. \u201cThe web is evolving faster than ever,\u201d Ghazarian says. \u201cThat is exactly why WordCamp matters more than ever and why we keep showing up. You cannot shape the future of the internet if you’re not willing to stand in the same room with the people building it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nConnect With Us!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWordCamp US only gets better every year, and we can\u2019t wait to be part of it again in 2025. Whether you\u2019re a customer, a partner, or just curious about what we\u2019re up to, we\u2019d love to meet you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fancy a chat? Click <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a> to schedule a time to connect with us in Portland! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the community<\/em> behind WordPress that truly gives it staying power,\u201d says Chris Ghazarian, DreamHost\u2019s Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. \u201cIt’s the people who choose to contribute and help others succeed. Without that energy, all the code in the world would just be lines on a screen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordCamp US is one of the few events where users, developers, designers, web hosts, business owners, and curious newcomers come together\u2014not as competitors, but as collaborators. Whether you\u2019re contributing or just exploring WordPress for the first time, everyone has a place at WordCamp!<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordCamp US 2025<\/a> spans four packed days of creativity, collaboration, and learning for anyone who works or even just scrolls endlessly in the world of WordPress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n But honestly, some of the most meaningful insights emerge outside the scheduled panels and sessions. The infamous \u201cHallway Track\u201d occurs in hallways and lunch tables, and in after-hour brainstorms. For us, it\u2019s an invaluable space to learn, adjust, and improve how we show up among builders of the Open Web. Open source software has never been more important to the future of the Open Web, and WordPress\u2019 mission to democratize publishing has always been a cause worth supporting. That\u2019s why we give back through community support, participation, and maintaining consistent presence in the WordPress Community through our Five for the Future pledge<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHelping to create real-world opportunities for the WordPress community to come together and collaborate beyond the confines of a computer monitor is one of the most meaningful ways that I can think to support WordPress,\u201d says Brett Dunst, DreamHost\u2019s VP of Corporate Communications. \u201cBeing able to engage not just with our own customers face-to-face, but with the WordPress community at large, is an essential part of growing together.\u201d This is Brett\u2019s fourth consecutive year on the WordCamp US organizing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordCamps are where real relationships are built. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The social media mentions and handshakes are nice, but WordCamps are where customer interactions turn into product improvements, partner chats spark collaborations, and happy hour convos turn into long-time friendships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a world dominated by rapid tech shifts, WordCamp US reminds us that people<\/em> still power the web. \u201cThe web is evolving faster than ever,\u201d Ghazarian says. \u201cThat is exactly why WordCamp matters more than ever and why we keep showing up. You cannot shape the future of the internet if you’re not willing to stand in the same room with the people building it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordCamp US only gets better every year, and we can\u2019t wait to be part of it again in 2025. Whether you\u2019re a customer, a partner, or just curious about what we\u2019re up to, we\u2019d love to meet you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fancy a chat? Click <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a> to schedule a time to connect with us in Portland! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Happens at WordCamp US?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cWe go to WordCamp to be part of those moments because they reveal what people really need,\u201d Ghazarian says. \u201cWe go because the community often knows what is next long before anyone else does.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\nSupporting What Supports Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why We Really Go: The People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Connect With Us!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n