WordCamp US is returning with a four-day program that spans hands-on contribution, real-world showcases, and technical sessions — and tickets for the 2026 event are now available. The conference draws WordPress contributors, developers, designers, agency owners, educators, and business owners together under one roof each year, making it the largest gathering in the WordPress calendar.
The event runs August 16–19, 2026 at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Programming includes Contributor Day, where attendees work directly alongside the teams that build and maintain WordPress itself, and Showcase Day, which highlights how organisations are using WordPress in the real world. Two full days of sessions and workshops round out the schedule, with artificial intelligence and its role in content creation and site building listed as a prominent theme this year.
The Phoenix Convention Center sits close to restaurants, galleries, live music venues, and the Roosevelt Row Arts District, with access to the Valley Metro Rail network. Organisers note the location also serves as a gateway to the wider Sonoran Desert region for attendees extending their trip. Three ticket tiers are available, each targeting a different type of attendee.
| Ticket Type | Price | Who It’s For |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $100 | All four days including sessions, workshops, lunch, and the community social |
| Student | $25 | Students looking to learn WordPress, connect with mentors, and explore open source contribution |
| Micro-Sponsor | $750 | Full General Admission access plus a listing on the official WordCamp US Sponsors page |
The Micro-Sponsor tier is aimed at individuals or small businesses that want to help offset the actual cost of running the event while attending themselves. At $750, it includes everything in the General Admission ticket and adds public recognition on the sponsors page — a practical option for freelancers or agency owners who want to support the WordPress project without committing to a full corporate sponsorship package.
WordCamp US is notable as one of the few large-scale events focused on WordPress as an open source project rather than purely as a commercial platform. The WordPress open source project currently powers over 40% of all websites on the internet, and Contributor Day is the event’s most direct opportunity for attendees to influence its direction. Tickets are described as limited, with full details on refunds, visa support, dietary accommodations, and registration requirements available on the official ticket page.
