The WordPress.com
Growth Summit 2021
Calling creators, small businesses, and publishers! Do you have a story to tell or a product to sell? Let our leaders inspire you to find and grow your audience, build a thriving community, and earn money. Join us online at the second annual WordPress.com Growth Summit.
Americas & EMEA
August 17, 2021
11:00am – 4:30pm EDT
(see in your local time)
Asia Pacific
August 18, 2021
11:00am – 4:30pm JST
(see in your local time)
You’ve got an idea; let’s get it online
Get expert advice on how to design your site, write effective copy, attract traffic, build a community, and earn money during this online event.
Get inspired
Our leaders built their businesses from the ground up. Jumpstart your project with the benefit of their experience in design, publishing, audience development, and e-commerce.
Build for growth
Roll up your sleeves! Get hands-on, expert help on how to build your site, market your ideas, and earn revenue.
Find your community
Learn from peers around the world. Get inspired and make real connections at our virtual networking sessions. Build relationships to boost your business and stay inspired beyond the Growth Summit.
Speakers
More 2021 speakers to be announced soon!
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Join a community of successful bloggers, creators, publishers, business leaders, and WordPress.com experts for engaging talks and practical tips on how to grow your site and reach your goals.
11:00am – 11:10am
Welcome, Opening Remarks & Keynote
Speaker to be announced.
11:10am – 11:45am
Building A News Publication In Today’s New World
Customer Conversation: CalMatters on building a modern news organization and empowering other emerging digital voices along the way. With Kim Fox and Neil Chase of CalMatters. Hosted by Kinsey Wilson, Founder and Head of Newspack at Automattic
11:45am – 12:10pm
From Solopreneur to A Movement
Customer Conversation: How Amani al-Khatahtbeh built a website and started a movement celebrating emerging voices and #MuslimWomensDay with MuslimGirl.com. Hosted by Kristina Quinones, WordPress.com Director of Growth Marketing.
12:15pm – 1:00pm
Interactive Workshops
Four interactive sessions are available, each focused on a specific topic: Blogging, Podcasting, Growing an Audience, and SEO.
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Happiness Bars
Bring your WordPress questions to an expert and get answers in real time! Our Happiness Engineers are ready to help you achieve your website goals.
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Networking & On-Demand
Feel free to spend this time networking with other Growth Summit attendees or watching any of the great product demo videos featured in our On-Demand library.
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Business Growth in a Digital World
Customer Conversation: Jessica Petrie on starting Yoga Next Door, adapting her business to the digital world, and growing for the future. Bonus: Jessica shares a live Yoga Next Door session featuring Chair Yoga stretches, breathwork, and a guided meditation. Hosted by TBD.
1:55pm – 2:20pm
Growing an Audience
Customer Conversation: HBCU Gameday (Steven Gaither, Tolly Carr, and Wali Pitt) on starting a sports media brand for today, and grew an audience at the intersection of sports and culture. Hosted by WordPress.com Marketing’s Jeff Rozic.
2:20pm – 2:45pm
Building an Online Business
Customer Conversation: How Anja Spilker and Zaloa Languages built a language learning service business that grew during the global pandemic. Hosted by TBD.
2:45pm – 3:30pm
Interactive Workshops
Four interactive sessions are available, each focused on a specific topic: Blogging, Podcasting, Growing an Audience, and SEO.
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Happiness Bars
Bring your WordPress questions to an expert and get answers in real time! Our Happiness Engineers are ready to help you achieve your website goals.
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Networking & On-Demand
Feel free to spend this time networking with other Growth Summit attendees or watching any of the great product demo videos featured in our On-Demand library.
3:40pm – 4:05pm
From Side Hustle to Successful Business
Customer Conversation: How David Nitzsche grew Workprint into a thriving creative editorial services business, and created a website to share the company’s storytelling. Hosted by Marjorie Asturias, WordPress.com Marketing & Partnerships Director.
4:05pm – 4:30pm
Closing Keynote & Remarks
Speaker to be announced.
Americas & EMEA
August 17, 2021
11:00am – 4:30pm EDT
(see in your local time)
Asia Pacific
August 18, 2021
11:00am – 4:30pm JST
(see in your local time)
Watch a recap of last year’s Growth Summit!
Questions? Email us: conferences@wordpress.com
