WP Tavern #180 – Karla Campos on organising WordCamp US
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Aug 6, 2025 Karla Campos, the lead organizer for WordCamp US 2025, shares her decade-long journey in the WordPress community. She dives into the intricate planning and logistics of organizing the event, emphasizing the importance of dedicated volunteers. Karla discusses new initiatives like WP Trail Buddies to help newcomers feel welcome and the excitement around new features such as the hackathon. She highlights efforts to engage students and create a friendly, community-focused atmosphere that sets WordCamp apart from corporate tech conferences.
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Karla's Community Journey
- Karla Campos entered WordPress community organizing after being inspired by a friend who passed away.
- She started in Miami meetups and later joined the WordCamp US 2025 organizer team without having attended a flagship before.
WordCamp Organizing Demands
- Organizing WordCamp US becomes an all-consuming commitment with constant thoughts about the event, even at odd hours.
- Despite having a production team, lead organizers work intensely behind the scenes to ensure smooth planning and execution.
Leverage Production Teams
- Production companies handle venue and logistics to ensure professional setup of sponsor booths and event spaces.
- Offload venue-related tasks to professionals to focus on community and programming aspects.