Upcoming and
past schedule
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June 4, 2026WordCamp Europe 2026Krakow, Poland
The main reason I keep coming to Europe is this conference, which has become a highlight event on my annual calendar. It gathers a diverse mix of WordPress professionals from the Americas, APAC, and Europe, creating a unique blend of knowledge and experience. This fosters networking opportunities that can lead to collaborations and friendships that… -
April 8, 2026PressConfTempe, Arizona
One of the largest gatherings of WordPress professionals on the planet. PressConf is a one-of-a-kind conference that gives professionals in the space a chance to come together, collaborate, network, and discuss the future of the platform. I also had a chance to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and watch my friends Bryce… -
March 31, 2026Open Makers Podcast
In this exciting episode of Open Makers, I had the pleasure of speaking with host Derek Hanson about the latest updates to Jetpack Social, which reflect our commitment to enhancing user experience. We discussed the redesigned user interface that not only improves aesthetic appeal but also enhances usability, making it easier for users to navigate… -
January 14, 2026WP Legends Podcast – Jetpack & Future of WordPress
WP Legends Episode 92 features my conversation with Seahawk Media on my journey from co-founding GiveWP to leading Jetpack at Automattic, and what it’s like shaping a product that lives at WordPress-scale. We dig into Jetpack’s strategic focus, partnerships (including Automattic for Agencies), simplifying legacy UX, and what’s next for AI in WordPress. -
November 19, 2025WP Tavern – Leading Jetpack: Challenges, Vision, and the Future
I walk through my path in the WordPress ecosystem, from building GiveWP and collaborating with brands like iThemes, Kadence, LearnDash, and The Events Calendar, to taking on my new role leading Jetpack at Automattic. I talk about why I joined, how I’m thinking about simplifying Jetpack’s experience, the realities of improving a product used on… -
November 17, 2025The WP Minute: Creating a Better User Experience for Jetpack
I recently joined The WP Minute to talk through my transition from GiveWP to Jetpack, how GiveWP shaped how I think about product leadership, and what the next chapter of Jetpack looks like. We covered onboarding, user experience, community engagement, and why listening directly to users is such a big focus for me right now,… -
November 3, 2025Automattic AI MeetupNew York, New York
Private company meetup to discuss, plan, experiment, and further integrate AI within all aspects of our products and our work. There is a ton of potential, especially in Jetpack. Additionally, I’m excited to attend my first meetup at Automattic. -
October 29, 2025PHP San Diego – October 2025 MeetupDowntown, San Diego, CA
PHP 8.5: What You Need To Know All about what’s new, changing, and leaving in PHP 8.5. -
October 16, 2025San Diego WordPress Meetup: We’re Back San DiegoSan Diego, CA
I’m excited to be reactivating and organizing this WordPress Meetup. We have a great agenda, food, giveaways, and more! Read more here if you’re interested in learning more about my motivation in bringing this meetup back to life. -
September 30, 2025Open Channels FM Podcast
Surviving the WordPress Plugin Grind Growth, Marketing and Overcoming Burnout Hosted by Mark Westguard.