WordCamp Europe 2026 was incredible! Attending WordCamps is always enjoyable, but WordCamp Europe holds a unique charm. The gathering of thousands of WordPress enthusiasts from across the globe generates an indescribable energy that must be experienced firsthand.
This year, the event was hosted at ICE Kraków Congress Centre in the picturesque city of Kraków, Poland. I felt extremely fortunate to be part of it. Kraków is a clean and safe city, bustling with people walking and biking, and is known as a university city filled with young residents.
Arriving for WordCamp Europe 2026
My journey to Kraków was seamless, and my excitement began as soon as I boarded the plane. WordCamp Europe is an event I eagerly anticipate each year, offering the perfect blend of learning, networking, and connecting with friends in the WordPress community.
While checking into my hotel with a view of the renowned Wawel Castle, I bumped into my colleague from Costa Rica, Ericka Barboza. We embraced, having not seen each other since WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. As is typical at WordCamps, familiar faces appeared as soon as I arrived at the hotel. One of my favorite aspects of WordCamps is that, regardless of location, they always feel like a reunion.
The view of the Wawel Castle from my hotel room
After settling in, I headed to the ICE Kraków Congress Centre to collect my badge and meet a team member, Rita Robles, who was working at the photo table. Though we hadn’t met in person before, it felt like we had known each other forever. Contributor Day was in full swing, and as I wandered around looking for our GreenGeeks booth, I greeted several community friends like Raquel Manriques, Robert Windisch, and many others before returning to the hotel and attending the pre-event social gathering at Forum Fun & Food.
First Day of Camp
The first official day began bright and early.
After greeting the volunteers at the venue, I proceeded to our booth with Ericka and met our other colleague Marco Berrocal, also from Costa Rica. We barely had time to say hello before engaging with numerous attendees visiting our booth. Everyone was interested in GreenGeeks, especially our commitment to matching 300% of the energy consumed by our servers with wind energy credits and planting a tree for every hosting account created. I learned that in Europe, many businesses prioritize sustainability and request a “green” website.
Marco, Ericka, and I ready to talk GreenGeeks to WordCamp attendees
One of my favorite parts of WordCamp Europe is witnessing the continuous growth of the WordPress ecosystem.
As always, I relished reconnecting with friends from hosting companies, agencies, product businesses, and the broader community. We greeted Mark Westguard from Westguard Solutions, Devin Sears from Bluehost, Orestis Giannakis from rankingCoach, Billy Watenpaugh from MailChannels, and made new friends like Piero Aiello from Novamira, Harsh Bhatt from Nice Digital, and Lidia Arroyo Vargas, a WordPress Developer from Costa Rica.
The session lineup was exceptional, featuring presentations on topics ranging from WordPress development and performance to AI, accessibility, content strategy, and business growth. We attended two presentations: Ariel Ramos Ortega’s “Headless WordPress API security in 10 minutes” and Priscilla Collado Ramirez’s “Why WordPress feels overwhelming for beginners.” Both were fascinating and delivered by excellent speakers.
Throughout the day, many discussions focused on the future of WordPress and the opportunities ahead for our community.
Lunchtime and Networking
Lunch is always a prime opportunity to catch up with people.
I spent time conversing with friends and colleagues from around the world, discussing everything from new projects and partnerships to the latest WordPress developments. I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the organizers, Sebastian Misniakiewicz, to discuss our thoughts on WordCamp Europe and the beauty of Kraków and Poland.
What I love most about WordCamp Europe is that some of the most valuable conversations happen outside the session rooms. The hallway track remains one of the best parts of the event.
Second Day of Camp
The second day passed as swiftly as the first.
WordCamp Europe 2026 second day in full swing
We met more community members and attendees from countries we hadn’t visited before, from Australia to the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, and many more. The incredible diversity of perspectives and experiences represented at WordCamp Europe is what makes it unique.
Throughout the day, we continued reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. Every conversation reminded me why I love being part of the WordPress community.
Before I knew it, it was time for the closing remarks.
The organizers thanked the volunteers, speakers, sponsors, and attendees who made the event possible. Their dedication and hard work were evident throughout every aspect
