Tips for Applying to Speak at WordCamp Santa Clarita

Call for Speakers

Interested in sharing your passion project with our WordPress community? From AI to Woo and everything in between, we’d love to see it onstage.

What are we looking for in our speakers? 

Submission topic and tips 

Sessions will fall into one of the following formats:

• 15-minute lightning talks including five minutes for Q&A;
• 40-minute presentations including five minutes of Q&A;
• 90-minute panel discussion or workshop including 10 minutes of Q&A; and

You can propose your idea for consideration in one, two, or all three formats above.

When submitting your speaker application(s):

• Submissions close Monday, June 7, 2026, 12:00 am PDT;
• Use your real, full name (first and last);
• Your presentation title, description, and speaker biography will be used as-is if accepted;
• WordCamp A/V Release is required for submissions;
• Spellcheck all of your submissions;
• Speakers are not paid to present or for travel expenses;
• All attendees agree to observe the WordCamp Code of Conduct;
• Speakers will be vetted by organizing team volunteers; and
• IMPORTANT: Use correct capitalization for WordPress and WordCamp

Possible Topics 

Here are some ideas to consider:

• Accessibility
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Case Studies or a Project Showcase
• Community
• Core Vitals, SEO, Security, and Performance
• Design & User Experience
• Development
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Entertainment & Media (Content Creation, Podcast Show Talent & Shows, Podcast Basics or Discussion, Video, and Music)
• Getting Started with WordPress
• GDPR & Privacy
• Growing/Scaling your Business, Client Relations, Price Anchoring
• Government, Intranet & Enterprise WordPress
• Gutenberg & WordPress Core
• Hosting & Staging
• Interactivity API
• Marketing
• Membership, Online Learning & Education
• Page Builders, Plugins & Themes
• WooCommerce (hands-on, extensions, performance, and advanced discussion)
• Writing & Blogging

More Inspiration 

Make your speaker submissions stand out using these additional guidelines. Check out videos from previous WordCamps on WordPress.tv to help your submission stand out.