DE{CODE} 2023: Recap & Highlights

April 19, 2023

WP Engine’s DE{CODE} conference is an annual online gathering that unites a diverse range of digital professionals, including developers, marketers, and digital innovators, to explore cutting-edge trends, emerging technologies, and game-changing strategies in the realm of WordPress and digital experience. It is a one-of-a-kind event that provides attendees with the inspiration, insights, and practical tools they need to elevate their craft and shape the future of digital innovation.

DE{CODE} is a free event that draws passionate digital enthusiasts from around the world, featuring the same great content across three major regions. This year, attendees were treated to an action-packed agenda that featured three keynotes and 12 breakout sessions guided by 43 whooping speakers.

The “Build Smarter” sessions took attendees on a thrilling journey through the next generation of tools and resources WP Engine is bringing to the table for WordPress agencies and builders focusing on delivering faster, more intelligent development experiences.

For those seeking to enhance their WordPress sites and WooCommerce stores, the “Modernize Experiences” sessions offered a wealth of best practices and expert insights. Attendees discovered how to create stunning, user-friendly experiences that engage, delight, and inspire customers, taking their websites and online stores to new heights.

Finally, the “Maximize Conversions” sessions led builders down the path to unlocking the full potential of headless WordPress. Attendees learned how to create the next generation of decoupled websites, driving conversions and growth like never before.

Our team has compiled a list of key highlights from the event, which you’ll find below.

{#WPEDecode}: Jason Konen just shared an overview of crucial recent releases for @wpengine's Atlas, as well as a sneak peek into upcoming features.https://t.co/G5kUpEu1Om #headless #WordPress #WPEDecode2023 pic.twitter.com/Dl6HbYsO3J
— Trew Knowledge (@trewknowledge) March 21, 2023

{#WPEDecode}: The Privacy Sandbox initiative aims to create technologies that both protect people's privacy online and give companies and developers tools to build thriving digital businesses. 💡https://t.co/pCejY8s2cO #Google #privacy #dataprotection #API #WPEDecode2023 pic.twitter.com/YyauP7IYJh
— Trew Knowledge (@trewknowledge) March 21, 2023

{#WPEDecode}: @kevinwhoffman and Austin Wendt now provide comprehensive migration workflow coverage with @wpmigratedbpro and @LocalWP. https://t.co/pCejY8s2cO #WPEDecode2023 #WordPress pic.twitter.com/iiroK2SWl2
— Trew Knowledge (@trewknowledge) March 21, 2023

{#WPEDecode}: MagicSync is @wpengine's deployment technology that displays all added, deleted or updated files on your site. This feature gives you greater control over precisely what you deploy. https://t.co/pCejY8s2cO #WPEDecode2023 #WordPress #migration @LocalWP pic.twitter.com/s0AFAj5sOI
— Trew Knowledge (@trewknowledge) March 21, 2023

{#WPEDecode}: 7 things you didn't know you could do with @wp_acf. 🧵

1️⃣ Install ACF PRO with Composer
2️⃣ Custom Post Types, Taxonomies & Fields
3️⃣ Global Fields with the Options Page

Tune in: https://t.co/pCejY8s2cO #WPEDecode2023 pic.twitter.com/QP9XQvlliS
— Trew Knowledge (@trewknowledge) March 21, 2023

{#WPEDecode}: @wpengine's Pattern Manager provides a modern UI for filtering, creating, duplicating, editing, and deleting patterns. All of these features are integrated with the familiar experience of editing content in the core #WordPress editor.

👉 https://t.co/M3SsYoJDtY pic.twitter.com/IkiEt9hmFp
— Trew Knowledge (@trewknowledge) March 21, 2023

Fireside Chat With Matt Mullenweg and Matías Ventura

A captivating Fireside Chat featuring WordPress Co-founder Matt Mullenweg and Gutenberg Lead Architect Matías Ventura was a standout moment at the event when the two experts discussed the supercharged future of the world’s most beloved CMS.

{@photomatt @ #WPEDecode}: Our mission is to democratize publishing; it's not to get everyone to use #WordPress. With Gutenberg, the editor can be embedded in other applications, and we're trying to introduce a common user interface and technical framework. pic.twitter.com/gWkbFuNGLP
— Trew Knowledge (@trewknowledge) March 21, 2023

{@matias_ventura @ #WPEdecode}: “What I really want to see in the future of #WordPress is the expansion of catering to all facets of human #creativity and expression.“ 💡👏https://t.co/pCejY8s2cO #WPEDecode2023 pic.twitter.com/nvmRBwrH9W
— Trew Knowledge (@trewknowledge) March 21, 2023

Guided by WP Engine VP of Marketing Monica Cravotta, the discussion delved into a range of fascinating topics, from the potential of generative AI to the future of the Block Editor.

Revisiting the DE{CODE} Sessions

Whether you missed the DE{CODE} conference or attended and want to revisit the fantastic talks, all of the amazing content is available to watch online.

About WP Engine

WP Engine is a leading WordPress technology company that offers a suite of cutting-edge, developer-centric products for companies and agencies of all sizes. These include managed WordPress hosting, enterprise WordPress, headless WordPress, Flywheel, Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and Genesis – all of which are relied upon and trusted by businesses around the world. With a commitment to innovation and a team of award-winning WordPress experts, WP Engine powers over 1 million customers across 150 countries.

DE{CODE} 2023: Recap & Highlights

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