WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026

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Sponsors Make WordPress Events Possible: How You Can Help
Want to expose your brand, product, or service to a large, enthusiastic audience of business leaders, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, and the local and global WordPress communities?

Sponsors make WordPress events possible, and your commitment helps provide the foundation for us to gather, share knowledge, and grow together.

Sponsor Packages

Make ‘First Contact’ with tomorrow’s customer in the Sponsor Area in the heart of the event at the University Center. We have tables available for Sponsors that elect to take advantage of this option on the Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels.

Read below for more details on how you can engage with our attendees.
Gold Sponsor

$2,000

Four Tickets to WordCamp Santa Clarita Sponsor and Speaker Dinner

Thank You blog post about your organization w/option for video message to attendees

Booth space in the Gold sponsor section. Opportunity to have special events happening at specific times at your booth announced to attendees in pre-camp email and by our session emcees. For example, product demos, raffles, games. etc.

Largest logo size on website/sessions slides between speakers.

Acknowledgement by name in opening and closing remarks

Four Tickets to WordCamp Santa Clarita and Sponsor/Speaker Dinner

Thank you blog post about your organization w/option for video message to attendees.

Sharing of this video message on our social media channels.

Booth space in the Sponsor section.

Opportunity to host special events happening at specific times at your booth announced to attendees in pre-camp email and by our session emcees. For example, product demos, raffles, games. etc.

Largest logo size on website/session slides between speaker sessions during the program.

Logo featured on LCD screens outside session rooms.

Acknowledgement by name in opening and closing remarks.

Link to digital swag (may include coupons, sign up links for free guides, ebooks, links to register for raffles and giveaways, etc.) included in pre-camp and post camp email to all attendees, and listed on Sponsor section of WordCamp website.

Social media mentions before, during, and after event.

become a gold sponsor
Silver Sponsor

$1,500

Two Tickets to WordCamp Santa Clarita and Sponsor/Speaker Dinner

Thank You blog post about your organization

Booth space in the Silver sponsor section.

Second largest logo size on website/sessions slides between speakers.

Link to digital swag (may include coupons, sign up links for free guides, ebooks, links to register for raffles and giveaways, etc.) included in pre-camp and post camp email to all attendees, and listed on Sponsor section of WordCamp website.

Social media mentions before, during, and after event.

become a silver sponsor
Bronze Sponsor

$1,000

One Ticket to WordCamp Santa Clarita and Sponsor/Speaker Dinner

Inclusion in the Thank You blog post covering all Bronze sponsors

Third largest logo size on website/sessions slides between speakers.

Opportunity to leave swag/information on a shared swag table.

Link to digital swag (may include coupons, sign up links for free guides, ebooks, links to register for raffles and giveaways, etc.) included in pre-camp and post camp email to all attendees, and listed on Sponsor section of WordCamp website.

Social media mentions before, during, and after event.

become a broze sponsor
Micro-Sponsor

$250

Unlike other tech conferences that cost upwards of $1,000-$4,000 (USD), WordCamps keep their ticket prices low thanks to the generous support of sponsors, and you too can help.

The actual cost of a ticket is $250. If you would like to be a Micro-Sponsor to cover the full cost of your ticket, we would be happy to list you as such on our website and your attendee badge.

become a Micro-sponsor

Sponsorship Add-Ons

We are also offering Add-On sponsorships for coffee, lunch, and the After Party. In order to sponsor an Add-on, you must also be a global, gold, silver, or bronze sponsor. If you wish to do a sponsor add-on, please contact us.

Sponsors make WordPress Events like WordCamps possible. Make sure to stop by their booth and thank them! Find out more.
7 May 2026
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.

Speak at WCSCV

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.

Speak at WCSCV

Santa Clarita is served by two airports, Bob Hope (Burbank) and Los Angeles International Airports. Plan your trip.
3 May 2026
Call for Speakers is now open for WordCamp Santa Clarita
Everyone has a unique story to share, and we really want to hear yours. We want a rustic blend of talks that will be engaging for all skill levels within the WordPress Community. We’re seeking passionate speakers with a flair for the dramatic onstage, technical brilliance, community leaders or business acumen, and everything in-between. We’re open to any and all your ideas for presentation topics, whether you’re a first-timer or well known throughout the WordCamp space.

What are we looking for in our speakers?

Our WordPress Community was founded with an emphasis on hands-on learning to provide a home for WordPress to grow and thrive in Santa Clarita and the northern valleys of Los Angeles.

In keeping with this mission, our two-day WordCamp will feature a Friday track that will offer how-to sessions and a first of its kind Help Desk format led by talented speakers or Meetup leaders for those interested in the basics of WordPress.

On Saturday, we’ll cover the full spectrum of diverse voices sharing their incredible talents and perspectives in long or lighting formats.

WordCamp Presentation Formats

Sessions will fall into one of the following formats:
- 15-minute Lightning Talks including five minutes for Q&A;
- 40-minute Presentations or Panel discussion including five minutes for Questions & Answers (Q&A); and
- 4 hour Workshops with two or three 5 minute breaks, including time for Q&A
You can propose your idea for consideration in one, two, or all three formats above.

Tips For Applying to Speak

Santa Clarita has over 40 local parks, 17 hiking trails, and LA’s only natural lake in Castaic. Enjoy the outdoors during WordCamp.
3 May 2026
Our local community is so much more than just the Santa Clarita
Our local community is far deeper than just the Santa Clarita Valley.

Coming out of the pandemic, online Meetups on the West Coast were booming. With communities that were once only in-person, are now connecting communities from Portland, Oregon out to the Inland Empire in Southern California.

With a primary focus on providing WordPress users assistance in a “Help Desk” format, no problem is too big or too small. These early evening WordPress Meetups take place on online Wednesdays or Thursdays of each week.

WordPress Meetups as soon as tomorrow

Need help? You’re invited to beam into any of the following locations:
- Bakersfield WordPress , Mike Piley, Organizer
- Inland Empire WordPress, Steve Kinzey, Organizer
- Portland WordPress Meetup, David Schargel and DK, Co-Organizers
- San Jose/Santa Cruz WordPress Help Desk, Eagle, Organizer
- South Central Coast WordPress Adventure Group, Alicia St. Rose, Organizer
- WordPress San Fernando Valley Meetup, Larree and Ln, Co-Organizers
- WordPress Santa Clarita Valley Meetup – Joe Simpson Jr, Organizer
Help is within reach in the Admin dashboard

Want to connect with others in the global WordPress Community but don’t know how? The answer is a click away – your admin dashboard. Since core update 3.0, just click on the pencil icon, enter your city, and voila! The dashboard will update to display the following:
- Official WordPress Meetups near the location you entered and a link to the Community page on WordPress Meetups ;
- Upcoming WordCamps which is very useful with online events approaching; and
- Monthly news from the WordPress.com Blog
WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026 returns July 24th and 25th to the University Center. Purchase your tickets today.
29 April 2026
Preview the Location: Touring the University Center

Interested in seeing the University Center, location for WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026? Here’s a sneak peek of the venue before you arrive in Southern California.

Images of the University Center on the campus of the College of the Canyons. Photos, Flewelling & Moody (Pinterest), and College of the Canyons.

Santa Clarita has over 17 hotels within 10 minutes (by car) of the University Center. Find a place that is right for you.

29 April 2026
Flying into Los Angeles for WordCamp Santa Clarita

Should you fly into LAX or Bob Hope Airport in Burbank when attending WordCamp Santa Clarita?

Most travelers fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 41 miles, 66 km), one of the busiest airports in the world. It offers the widest selection of flights and convenient access to rental cars at the new LAX Rental Car Center and a ridesharing hub serviced by free shuttles.

However, getting to the Santa Clarita Valley will require you to travel through Interstate 405, one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the country. If flying into LAX, expect traffic congestion, adding extra travel time to Santa Clarita.

Alternatively, flying into Hollywood Burbank (Bob Hope) Airport (21 miles, 37 km) is much closer to Santa Clarita and typically easier to navigate, reducing your commute times. The tradeoff is fewer flight options, which may limit flexibility depending on your travel plans.

Santa Clarita has over 17 hotels within 10 minutes (by car) of the University Center. Find a place that is right for you.

29 April 2026
Meet Trekipuu, WordCamp Santa Clarita Wapuu

Star Date 26072425: In this sector of the universe, lore holds that a beautiful, graceful, and mysterious group of creatures made first contact with the indigenous people around Castaic Lake. Songs of explorers appearing ‘suddenly,’ in silver ships and spacesuits that sparkled like the stars in the night skies above Santa Clarita.

But just as abruptly, the disappeared. Until now…

In the skies tonight

Reports of scientists at the Griffith Observatory detecting recurring audio signals of unknown origins in the fall of 2025. Community leaders and epigraphists were brought in to compare these sounds and study markings left behind by those prehistoric explorers.

“Returning for the fourth…” and “Bold Go…”

Meet Trekipuu

Sightings of crew of four Trekipuu, a race of Wapuu from Cestus III, repeating these phrases went viral on socials in the northern quadrants of Los Angeles County. Local and global WordPress communities planned gatherings to welcome them back.

Sporting a retro spacesuit in vibrant greens, blues, and oranges protect a traditionally drawn Wapuu from the harshness of interstellar travel to WordCamp Santa Clarita in Southern California.

What is a Wapuu?

The idea for what we now know as a Wapuu began in 2009 when Matt Mullenweg asked the Japanese WordPress community for ideas on a mascot to promote its open-source project in this area. Illustrator Kazuko Kaneuchi created the character that was unveiled on February 11, 2011 at WordCamp Fukuoka.

WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026 returns July 24th and 25th to the University Center. Purchase your tickets today.

29 April 2026