Attending WordCamp Canada: A Webflow Designer’s Perspective

Last weekend, I attended the inaugural WordCamp Canada event in Ottawa from July 11-13, 2024. 

As a designer specializing in Webflow, I was a bit worried that I might feel out of place. However, this event provided an opportunity to learn more about WordPress, gain insights and knowledge, and meet new people, so I was excited to attend!

Here is a summary of my experience at WordCamp Canada:

Highlights from WordCamp Canada

Great speakers and talks

Even for someone who doesn’t use WordPress for client sites, the sessions were really insightful. For me, WordCamp provided a great place to learn more about the complexities of WordPress. It was also inspiring to learn about how people are using WordPress to positively impact diverse communities.

I especially enjoyed attending the business-related talks, such as taming the whirlwind in your business as you try to expand, and how to write a great about me page, among many others. Many of the speakers also shared their journeys, and provided really interesting life and business insights that resonated with me. 

Community 

It was really interesting to meet people in the WordPress community! At the conference, there was a great mix of people, from people who are just starting out with using WordPress, seasoned WordPress designers and developers, bloggers, and more. Overall, I enjoyed the friendliness and sense of community that I felt at the event.

Delicious food with a Canadian theme

I’m a self-proclaimed foodie, so one of the highlights for me was the food! The organizers cared a lot about the food fueling us at the event, which I really appreciated.

One of my favourites at WordCamp Canada was the DIY poutine station at the After Party complete with toppings like bacon, mushrooms, chorizo, philly cheesesteak, and more. They also had a Beavertails station!

My takeaways from WordCamp Canada

For me, WordCamp Canada was a valuable experience. I especially loved meeting other people in the design space and the WordPress community.

All in all, regardless of what platform you’re using, it was great to learn that many others shared similar experiences in running their design business. Even if you’re not using WordPress, or are curious about it, I’d definitely recommend attending to gain valuable insights and meet new people!

I’m happy to say that I’ll definitely be attending future WordCamps. Hope to see you at the next one!