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The WordPress Core AI team has published a new guide for meetup and WordCamp organizers, speakers, and contributors. It includes talk ideas, project explanations, demo tips, and suggested session formats to help the community speak confidently about Core AI projects. Read the guide: make.wordpress.org/ai/handbook/re…

WordCamp Europe 2026 has published its lineup for the People and Community sessions. Topics include open source as democratic infrastructure, cross-industry collaboration, and how agencies can build contribution into their culture. June 4–6 in Kraków. wp.me/pgyJ7n-2gw

WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 4 is ready for testing. The final release is scheduled for May 20, 2026. Try it in a test environment and report any issues you find. wp.me/pZhYe-5lM

The April Education Buzz Report is out. So far this year, WordPress Campus Connect has reached 5,586 total attendees across 71 institutions, WordPress Credits has added its first African partner, and the Facilitator Training Program has launched. wp.me/p2U65r-muR

The May 2026 WordPress developer roundup is out. You'll find coverage of early work on a content types system, revisions support for templates and patterns, a new @wordpress/grid package, and a range of block fixes ahead of the WordPress 7.0 release. developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=6122

Phoenix is calling, and so is the WordPress community. WordCamp US 2026 tickets are now available for August 16–19. Join four days of learning, contribution, showcases, sessions, workshops, and connection. Get your ticket: us.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 3 is available for testing. The final release is scheduled for May 20, 2026. Test it now and report any issues before launch. wp.me/pZhYe-5lg

The WordPress Developer Blog has a new guide on writing end-to-end (E2E) tests with Playwright. It covers setup with wp-env, testing block variations and patterns, and verifying front-end output using the REST API. developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=6048

WordCamp Europe 2026 has published its development session lineup for June 5–6 in Kraków. Topics include a panel on WordPress 7.0, the Abilities API, Block Bindings, headless API security, Full Site Editing, and WordPress Playground. wp.me/pgyJ7n-2aA

Thinking about attending WordCamp Europe 2026 in Kraków? The latest WordCamp Europe Insights podcast features 2 local team members sharing their favorite spots, what to eat, and what to expect from the event itself, including an 8-hour after-party. WordCamp Europe runs June 4–6 at ICE Kraków. wp.me/pgyJ7n-2ji

WordCamp Europe 2026 has a dedicated business track covering product-market fit, pricing strategy, positioning, AI in marketing, and global expansion. Sessions run June 5–6 in Kraków. wp.me/pgyJ7n-2ay

WordCamp US 2026 is now accepting applications for sponsors, speakers, and volunteers. The event takes place August 16–19 in Phoenix, Arizona. Speaker applications close May 29; volunteer applications close June 15. Be part of this special event. wordpress.org/news/2026/05/w…

Aditya Kane wrote the 300th HeroPress essay, and he used it to write about Topher DeRosia, the person who built the platform. It's a quiet portrait of someone who has shown up for hundreds of people across the WordPress community. heropress.com/?p=8629

The Intercept, the independent investigative news site from First Look Media, runs on WordPress. It's a solid example of how WordPress supports serious newsrooms publishing at scale. See it in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3sf

WordCamp Europe 2026 includes 2 accessibility sessions on June 5 in Kraków. Jessica Lyschik covers practical steps for accessibility-ready themes, and Anne-Mieke Bovelett makes the case for accessibility as an SEO strategy. wp.me/pgyJ7n-24u

WordCamp Europe 2026 includes an education track with sessions on contributor onboarding, the WP Credits program, university partnerships, and WordPress-powered AI tutors. The panel features WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard. wp.me/pgyJ7n-26L

inFakt is a financial management platform serving freelancers and small businesses in Poland, covering invoicing, accounting, and tax tools. It's built on WordPress. You can see it featured in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/smwwI-infakt

WordPress Student Clubs are giving students a consistent path into open source beyond one-time workshops. Started through WordPress Campus Connect, these student-led groups keep the learning going on campus. wp.me/pZhYe-5jY

Contributor Day at WordCamp Europe 2026 is open to everyone, not just developers. The WordCamp Europe Insights podcast features Milana Cap, documentation team co-rep and table lead, who explains what's happening on June 4 in Kraków and how to make the most of it. wp.me/pgyJ7n-22R

Shital Marakana grew up in a small village in India with limited access to computers. She taught herself WordPress, contributed to 14 releases, and volunteered at WordCamp Asia. Her HeroPress essay tells the full story. heropress.com/?p=8586