{"id":13827,"date":"2026-05-15T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpm.si\/wordpress-development\/wordcamp-slovenia-2026-the-first-wordcamp-is-coming-to-ljubljana\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:00:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:00:15","slug":"wordcamp-slovenia-2026-the-first-wordcamp-is-coming-to-ljubljana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpm.si\/en\/business-development\/wordcamp-slovenia-2026-the-first-wordcamp-is-coming-to-ljubljana\/","title":{"rendered":"WordCamp Slovenia 2026: The First WordCamp Is Coming to Ljubljana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WordCamp events take place all over the world under the umbrella of the global <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress community<\/a> and represent a space for sharing knowledge, new ideas, and connecting people from the digital industry. Today, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress<\/a> powers more than 43% of all websites on the internet<\/strong>, which makes WordCamp events an important part of the open-source ecosystem and the spread of best practices in modern web development.<\/p>\n<p>The event will take place at <a href=\"https:\/\/mao.si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>MAO \u2013 Fu\u017eine Castle<\/strong><\/a> in Ljubljana, which will become the center of the Slovenian WordPress community for one day, hosting local and international speakers, workshops, and networking events.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can Visitors Expect?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The WordCamp Slovenia 2026 schedule<\/a> is designed for both beginners and experienced WordPress users. Visitors will be able to attend talks and practical workshops covering website development, performance optimization, SEO strategies, accessibility, and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>The speaker lineup includes experts from different areas of the WordPress ecosystem who will share practical experiences, real-world examples, and insights into the future of web development. The program covers topics related to AI technologies, website optimization, accessibility, content marketing, and the growth of the open-source community.<\/p>\n<p>The event will also provide an excellent opportunity for networking, connecting with people from the industry, and exchanging knowledge with both the local and international WordPress community. WordCamp events are known for their open atmosphere, approachable speakers, and relaxed environment that encourages collaboration and new ideas.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYRq7qaCAti\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Event Program<\/h2>\n<p>The WordCamp Slovenia 2026 program will connect topics from WordPress development, artificial intelligence, performance optimization, accessibility, content marketing, and business growth throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>One of the highlighted talks will be presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/speakers\/remkus-de-vries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Remkus de Vries<\/strong><\/a> with <em>WordPress Performance: What You\u2019re Still Getting Wrong<\/em>, where he will discuss the most common mistakes in WordPress optimization. <a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/speakers\/haim-michael\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Haim Michael<\/strong><\/a> will present the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of software development in his session <em>Software Developers\u2019 Evolution in the Era of Artificial Intelligence<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Content and communication will also play an important role in the program. <a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/speakers\/ivana-cirkovic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ivana \u0106irkovi\u0107<\/strong><\/a> will speak about content creation in the age of AI tools in her talk <em>Human First: Content in the Age of AI<\/em>, while <a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/speakers\/dario-jazbec-hrvatin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dario Jazbec Hrvatin<\/strong><\/a> will explore the challenges and mistakes behind automated translations in <em>Stop Pasting Translations from ChatGPT<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Davor Jovanovi\u0107<\/strong> will speak about creativity and development within the WordPress ecosystem, while <a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/speakers\/gregor-gresak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Gregor Gre\u0161ak<\/strong><\/a> will present the importance of accessibility and WCAG-compliant user interfaces.<\/p>\n<p>Additional speakers include <strong>Aleksandar Pasku<\/strong> on storytelling, <strong>Berislav Grgicak<\/strong> on WordPress Playground, <strong>Bruno Zagor\u0161\u010dak<\/strong> on podcasts as an employer branding tool, and <strong>Rade Jeki\u0107<\/strong> discussing AI solutions in WordPress multisite environments.<\/p>\n<p>The program will also feature <strong>Neven Jevti\u0107<\/strong>, <strong>Maja Mili\u010devi\u0107<\/strong>, <strong>Isotta Peira<\/strong>, and <strong>Toma\u017e Zaman<\/strong>, who will share practical experiences, emerging technologies, and insights related to the future of the modern WordPress ecosystem.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The event will conclude with a panel discussion and after party focused on networking, community building, and connecting the WordPress ecosystem.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>WordCamp Is First and Foremost About Community<\/h2>\n<p>WordCamp is not just a technology conference. It is a community-driven event built around open knowledge sharing and collaboration. That is why WordCamp events around the world attract people from many different backgrounds \u2014 from developers and designers to content creators, entrepreneurs, and digital agencies.<\/p>\n<p>These events allow attendees to exchange knowledge, follow new trends in the WordPress world, connect with industry professionals, and discover new ideas and business opportunities. For companies and individuals working with WordPress, this is a valuable opportunity to stay connected with the platform\u2019s development and the technologies shaping modern web development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WordCamp Slovenia represents an important step forward for the local WordPress scene<\/strong> and the connection of the Slovenian market with the global WordPress ecosystem. Community, collaboration, and open knowledge sharing are exactly why WordCamp events continue to connect people across the digital industry worldwide.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embedded post\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:share:7458209703966244864?collapsed=1\" width=\"504\" height=\"524\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<h2>WPM and WordCamp Slovenia 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Our team is also involved in organizing the first WordCamp Slovenia. Our director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jurij-oblak-80368a239\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jurij<\/strong><\/a> and team member <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jasa-blazic?originalSubdomain=si\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ja\u0161a<\/strong><\/a> are part of the organizing team, while several other WPM team members are participating as volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>For us, being part of this project matters because we strongly believe in the power of community, open knowledge, and connecting people from the digital industry. WordCamp Slovenia represents an important milestone for the growth of the local WordPress ecosystem and stronger connections between Slovenia and the global WordPress community.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Events like this are not only important for developers or agencies, but for the digital industry as a whole. They help spread knowledge, create new partnerships, and build a stronger community that contributes to a better web ecosystem in the long run.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>See You in Ljubljana<\/h2>\n<p>The first WordCamp in Slovenia represents a major milestone for the local WordPress community. With this event, Slovenia joins many other countries that have been organizing WordCamp events for years and actively contributing to the growth of the global WordPress ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>We are excited to be part of the very first WordCamp Slovenia and cannot wait to see everyone in Ljubljana this Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>More information about the event, speakers, and the full schedule is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official WordCamp Slovenia 2026 website<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full event schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the first official WordCamp Slovenia will take place in Ljubljana. 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