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Project Zealous joins WordCamp Iloilo 2023
A Day of Learning, Connection, and Innovation
PZ
Project Zealous Team
Engineering + Design
In our beloved Iloilo City, a vibrant celebration of WordPress unfolded — and Project Zealous was right in the heart of it. WordCamp Iloilo 2023 proved to be a dynamic platform for growth, engagement, and discovery in the WordPress ecosystem.
Embracing the WordPress Community
From the moment we stepped into the conference venue, we were immersed in an atmosphere brimming with enthusiasm, creativity, and camaraderie. Sessions delivered by industry experts catered to every kind of WordPress user — beginners to veterans — covering topics such as development, content creation, site structuring, leadership, and much more. Each presentation offered fresh insights and actionable tips to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of WordPress
Highlights from the Speaker Lineup
WordCamp Iloilo assembled a stellar roster of speakers, each delivering compelling and relevant talks:
- Cris Vinson — Connecting to Source: How To Grow Tech-Based Movements That Fulfill And Matter
- Georg Kevin Paquet — WordPress is the Way: Paving the Way for Future Generations of WordPress Users
- Benjamin Intal — Building with the New Block Editor and Stackable
- Pie Tandog — 7 Tips to Improve Your Site Structure
- Jeanne Tan — How to Get Your Business in Front of Google with Structured Data
- Jingo Rodriguez — Automating WordPress Development with CircleCI: A Guide to Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Oneal Rosero — Children and WordPress
- Khleomi Helen Palmes — Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Leaders
- Le-an Lai Lacaba — ChatGPT as a Superpower for Content Creators
- Ahmed Kabir Chaion — Contributing to WordPress Core Without Knowing “How to Code”
- Godfrey Beray — From Fresh Grad to Professional: Freelancing vs. Employment in IT
- Laurence Chu — How DevOps Principles are Transforming IT Operations and Business Agility
Each talk was engaging, informative, and reflective of the depth and diversity of thought within the WordPress community.
“Celebrating WordPress with a Diverse Community”
Networking, Tools, and Shared Experiences
The event didn’t just offer seminars—it built bridges through meaningful connections, an engaging exhibition zone, and thoughtful hospitality. We had the chance to meet a wide range of passionate developers, designers, and WordPress enthusiasts, with conversations that sparked collaboration, learning, and even potential career opportunities.
In the exhibition area, sponsors and brands showcased innovative tools, themes, and plugins that could enrich our future projects, allowing us to explore, ask questions, and discover solutions—some of which are already transforming our workflow. And of course, a heartfelt thank-you for the freebies; the coffee and food helped keep our energy high throughout the day.
Reflecting on the impact, we ended the day returning to our studio feeling genuinely inspired, recharged by fresh perspectives and a deeper understanding that renewed our motivation. We also felt more connected, strengthened by a sense of belonging within a supportive and thriving WordPress community that made collaboration feel natural and exciting. At the same time, we left equipped with new knowledge, meaningful relationships, and practical tools that are already influencing how we approach upcoming projects. In short, WordCamp Iloilo 2023 wasn’t just an event — it was a transformative experience that reaffirmed our passion for creating, learning, and growing.
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PZ
Project Zealous Team
Engineering + Design · Iloilo, Philippines
We’re a boutique development studio that builds websites, web applications, and custom software for agencies and growing businesses worldwide. These articles are written by the people actually doing the work.
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Embracing the WordPress Community
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Highlights from the Speaker Lineup
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Networking, Tools, and Shared Experiences
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Reflecting on the Impact
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