WordPress Camanava Campus Meetup - August 2025

Build & Connect is a special WordPress Meetup happening in CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) and everyone is welcome!

Venue: WCC Aeronautical and Technological College, 4th Floor, Le Aviateur.
Address: 461 William Shaw Street, Grace Park, Caloocan City
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PhQ7TDsmsxeRVwzY7
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Whether you're a student, a freelancer, a developer, a designer, a blogger, or just someone curious about building websites this event is for you.

We’re bringing together people from all backgrounds to learn, share, and connect through opensource. Expect practical tips, inspiring stories, and meaningful conversations that go beyond the screen.

What to Expect:
✨ Quick-start WordPress workshop - perfect for beginners
🎤 Talks and stories from opensource professionals and community members
🤝 Campus Connect Circle - group discussions on tech, careers, and collaboration
🌐 Open networking for students, professionals, and hobbyists
📣 “Show Your Site” - an open mic for anyone to showcase a project or idea

Who Should Join:

• Students interested in tech, design, content, or web development
• Professionals looking to explore WordPress for business or freelancing
• Creatives, bloggers, and digital storytellers
• Anyone curious about open source, websites, or the WordPress community

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Speakers & Topics:

1. Gary Santiago Jr., IT Freelancer
Topic: "The Art of Freelancing"
🏷️ Career & Freelancing

2. Cyrus Mante, Software Engineer - Accenture
Topic: "Gemini & Google AI Studio for Forward-Thinking WordPress Devs"
🏷️ AI & Development

3. Nikki Jay Dela Cruz, Front-End Specialist & Founder of CliqAlly
Topic: "How I Found My Strengths Through WordPress"
🏷️ Education

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New speakers are most welcome!

Please also reach out if you are interested in sharing your knowledge about anything WordPress-related or non-WordPress related.

📝 SIGN UP HERE

For our international attendees, presentations, and discussions will be a mix of English and Tagalog.

Please bring your Gov't issued ID for security reasons, building security has the right to refuse entry if no proper identification is presented.

ADMISSION IS FREE. We do not provide certificates for any of our monthly meetups.

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RSVP Guidelines:

• Slots are limited, and venue security is strict, so be sure to sign up with your FULL NAME (and actual photo) on your meetup account.
• Once you sign up, you will first be added to the wait list then our volunteers will process your RSVP request and instructions to the venue will be emailed
• No walk-ins for this event, so signup early!
• No sando, slippers, and shorts allowed by the premises.

What to Bring:

• A valid gov't issued ID for registration (required).
• A jacket or sweater (in case you get cold).
• Your personal water bottle (for when you get thirsty)
• If you're participating in any hands-on activities, kindly bring your own laptop

Let’s build, connect, and grow together one story, one meetup at a time.
RSVP now and be part of the growing WordPress Camanava community!