WordCamp Asia is an annual gathering where WordPress enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders come together to share knowledge and explore all things about WordPress. This year, the event ran from February 20 to 22 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Philippines. Learn more here.
Our company sent three team members, our developers Ricky, Raffy, and me to attend the last day of the conference. Since it was a Saturday, it didn’t interfere with our regular schedule. Our main goal was to update our skills and learn more about the industry, what’s new about WordPress and things we can look forward to.
My team decided to split and take on seminars and workshops that interest us. So, attended the ‘AI is Your Expert Website Performance Assistant’ by Adam Silverstein that focused on using AI to audit and troubleshoot website performance issues quickly.
Session 1: I chose not to seat at front to hide my laptop since the front rows will be full of devs working on MacBooks (I was right).
Another talk worthy of appreciation was James Giroux’s ‘Balancing Performance and Well-being’. This emphasized practical ways to protect teams from burnout, whether in the office or in a remote setup. As a manager with over a decade of experience, I agree with most of his points. Our industry has to change its definition of high-performance (productivity ≠ long working hours).
Other noteworthy talks are the Drapin couple, who shared their journey in building up their business. It was a blessing meeting them during the closing remarks. Alain of Yoast also talked about the role of LLM in the future of SEO and how we must adapt to the continual disruption of the industry involving LLMs.
Our visit to WordCamp Asia 2025 was eye-opening. The talks and workshops reminded us that WordPress is constantly evolving—especially with the rise of AI. By adopting new technologies, refining our processes, and staying focused on quality content, we can keep our business competitive and better serve our clients.
We look forward to applying what we’ve learned and sharing these insights with the rest of the team. If you ever get the chance to attend a WordCamp event, don’t miss it—it’s a fantastic opportunity to learn, network, and stay ahead in the industry.
These are simple souvenirs that I got for attending WordCamp. My wife likes the tote bag, so I kept it for future use,