Web development moves at lightning speed. One moment, you’re mastering a new framework; the next, it’s already being replaced by something more innovative. That’s why events like DE{CODE} are so crucial for staying ahead of the curve.
DE{CODE} 2025 Is Back This April
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 15 at 10:00 am across the Americas (CDT), APAC (AEST), and EMEA (GMT).
Now in its sixth year, DE{CODE} has evolved from a developer-focused event into an inclusive gathering that brings together all the key players in the WordPress ecosystem. Last year’s impressive turnout—over 4,000 attendees from 86 countries—speaks volumes about the value this conference delivers.
What’s on the Agenda?
The 2025 conference tackles the hottest topics in WordPress development:
– AI-powered development workflows that could potentially cut your development time in half
– Headless WordPress and WPGraphQL implementations for building lightning-fast digital experiences
– Site performance optimization techniques to boost your Core Web Vitals scores
– Agency-focused strategies for maintaining high-performing WordPress sites that keep clients coming back
But here’s what’s really exciting about this year’s event: it’s not just for developers anymore. WP Engine recognizes that the most successful websites result from collaboration between marketers, agency leaders, and developers. By expanding their content to include all these perspectives, DE{CODE} 2025 fosters a more connected WordPress community.
AI in WordPress, Decoded: Trew Knowledge Breaks Down What Actually Works
Among the many compelling sessions at DE{CODE} 2025, one stands out for those interested in separating AI fact from fiction. In “Vetting AI in ’25: What’s Hype? What’s Help?” our very own Anthony Moore (Co-founder and CTO) and Jeffrey Zalischi (Senior Software Engineer) will pull back the curtain on what’s actually working in AI for WordPress sites. We’ll be joining forces with Luke Patterson from WP Engine and Justin Castilla from Elastic Search to give you the unfiltered truth about AI implementations that deliver real value.
If you’ve been debating whether that new AI tool is worth the cost or wondering how AI-powered search might shift your content strategy, you’ll find honest insights here from real-world experience. We’ll walk through case studies from our client work and share frameworks you can use to assess whether an AI solution is worth your time and investment.
Registration is completely free, and if you’re unable to join live, you’ll still have access to all sessions afterward through WP Engine’s resource library. If you’re building with WordPress in 2025, this is a moment worth showing up for. No slides full of fluff, just real talk from people who know the work.
