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#WPLDN - delivering WordPress-focused events in London

London, GB

3,329 members · Public group

Organized by Dan Maby and 1 other

What we’re about

Welcome to #WPLDN , a community event in the heart of London focused on the free and open-source software WordPress.

#WPLDN is a monthly event for developers, designers, business owners, and WordPress users. It is held on the last Thursday of the month.

The format usually involves two to three talks, an open Q&A session, and networking and socialising at a local bar.

It's a great place to share ideas and techniques and meet others within the WordPress community.

By attending the #WPLDN, you agree to comply with our Code of Conduct: https://wpldn.uk/code-of-conduct/

We look forward to meeting you,
The #WPLDN team.

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Thu, 29 May 2025, 6:30 pm BST#WPLDN – May 2025: Project Wins, Disaster Plans & What’s New in WP 6.8
The Bridge 73 – 81 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0NQ, United Kingdom
Join us for another fantastic evening at #WPLDN, packed with practical insights across the WordPress spectrum! This month, we're diving into smooth project management, essential site security, robust disaster recovery, and the latest developer updates in WordPress 6.8. With two deep dives and two rapid-fire lightning talks, there's something for everyone managing, building, or developing with WordPress.

📅 Date: May 29, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM BST
🏢 Location: London, UK
🎟 Cost: Free (Registration Required)

Session 1: 5 Project Management tips to make any WordPress project run smoothly (and may help you win a Bake Off)
🤝 Speaker: Allie Tupper (Filter)
Ever had a WordPress project start strong but end up feeling chaotic? Allie Tupper, a Project Manager with developer roots, shares 5 essential tips to set your projects up for success from the very beginning. Learn why managing a project matters, how to avoid overwhelm for you and your client, and discover techniques applicable whether you're building a site or tackling a Bake Off challenge!

Lightning Talks: Site Resilience & Security Essentials
Get ready for two quick-hitting sessions packed with vital information!

Talk 1: Building Disaster Recovery Plans for WordPress Websites
🤝 Speaker: Ezekiel Osunbor (ServMask)
Prepare for the unexpected! Ezekiel will guide you through creating effective disaster recovery plans, covering common scenarios, automated backups, choosing the right tools, testing your processes, and using failover strategies to minimise downtime and protect your WordPress site.

Talk 2: Running a WordPress-based site? A whistle-stop reminder of the security essentials
🤝 Speaker: Mike Wooldridge
In his first in-person talk (let's give him a warm welcome!), Mike delivers a crucial refresher on WordPress security best practices. Get reminded of the basics and discover three security plugins he recommends to help keep your site safe.

Session 2: What's new for developers in WP 6.8
🤝 Speaker: JuanMa Garrido (Automattic)
WordPress 6.8 ("Cecil") is here! Developer Advocate JuanMa Garrido walks us through the key updates developers need to know. Explore faster block type registration, Style Book improvements, new blocks like Query Total, API enhancements, bcrypt password hashing for better security, performance boosts like speculative loading, and more. See how these changes can help you build better, faster WordPress sites.

Schedule:
🔹 6:30 PM – Doors Open & Networking
🔹 7:00 PM – Welcome & Session 1: Allie Tupper
🔹 7:45 PM – Lightning Talks: Ezekiel Osunbor & Mike Wooldridge
🔹 8:20 PM – Session 2: JuanMa Garrido
🔹 9:00 PM – Social & Wrap-Up

📢 RSVP Now!
Don’t miss this chance to learn from four fantastic speakers, share your experiences, and connect with the London WordPress community. Secure your free spot today! We’ll see you there! 🎉

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