WordCamp Europe - Insights

Kasia Janoska chats with Kraków locals Sebastian (local team) and Zuza (design team) about why their city is WordCamp Europe 2026's perfect host. From free trams and pierogi feasts to an epic 8-hour after-party and dragon-floral swag, they share irresistible reasons to visit, plus essential Polish phrases like Na zdrowie!.Remember to grab your WordCamp Tickets https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

Kasia Janoska talks with WordPress documentation legend Milana Cap about what really happens on Contributor Day at WordCamp Europe 2026. From small GitHub tasks to discovering 27 teams (most needing no coding skills), Milana shares why it's exhausting, rewarding, and life-changing - even for non-developers. She also shares table lead tips, first-timer goals, and her journey from opera musician to a sponsored developer.Mark your calendar for Contributor Day: 4 June 2026, Kraków. Registration will open soon.And in case you do not have them yet - get your tickets: https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

What does it actually take to bring WordCamp Europe to life?In this episode of WordCamp Europe Insights, Kasia Janoska talks with Dani Leitner from the Sponsors Team about outreach, sponsor relationships, and the role sponsors play in making the event possible. From first contact to presence on the event floor, they share practical insights into how sponsorship works and what companies gain from being part of the WordPress community.Whether you are considering sponsoring https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-sponsors/ or planning to attend, this episode offers a clear look behind the scenes of WordCamp Europe. If you are ready to join thousands of WordPress enthusiasts in Kraków this June, grab your ticket at the official WordCamp Europe 2026 tickets page: https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

In this episode of WordCamp Europe Insights, Kasia Janoska talks with Piermario Orecchioni, a veteran of the WordCamp Europe speakers team, about what it really takes to put together a programme for one of the biggest WordPress events in the world. From sifting through over 400 applications to making the toughest cuts, Piermario offers an honest and warm look at the behind-the-scenes work.They also discuss what speakers can expect on the day, how the team experiments with formats such as the WP Café Q&A, and why being rejected one year is absolutely no reason not to apply again the next year.For more context, check out the companion blog article. And if you are ready to join thousands of WordPress enthusiasts in Kraków this June, grab your ticket on the official WordCamp Europe 2026 tickets page: https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

In this episode of WordCamp Europe Insights, Kasia Janowska talks with Ohia, the lead of the design team for WordCamp Europe 2026 in Kraków. Together they explore how a nine-person international team creates the entire visual identity of the event, from the branding inspired by Polish folk art, traditional embroidery, and 1980s poster design, to the Wapuu, the t-shirts, and everything in between.Ohia shares what it means to lead a creative team for the first time, how design decisions are made across different cultures and time zones, and why the design team's fingerprints are on virtually everything you see at WordCamp Europe, from the website and social media to the venue itself.Whether you are curious about the creative process behind a major community event or thinking about getting involved yourself, this episode is a warm and honest look at the work and the people who make WordCamp Europe look the way it does.For more context around this episode, check out the companion blog article https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/podcast/ And if you are ready to join us in Kraków this June, grab your ticket on the official WordCamp Europe 2026 tickets page https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

In the third episode of WordCamp Europe Insights, Kasia Janowska talks with Nilo Vélez, team lead for WordCamp Europe’s photography team in Kraków. They explore how a group of volunteer photographers turns a 3000‑person WordPress conference into a visual story shared in real time, published openly on Flickr, and reused by the whole community.Nilo reveals how the team works with multiple photographers, coordinates real‑time shots for social media, selects the best images from thousands of frames, and creates galleries that speakers, sponsors, and attendees can use freely. He also shares what it’s like to be a photographer at WordCamp Europe, from access to backstage areas to the joy of capturing iconic moments with a global team.If you’ve ever wondered how those stunning WordCamp Europe photos come together - or whether you could join the photography team yourself - this episode is your inside look. Learn more and apply via the Call for Photographers page: https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-photographers/

In this episode of WordCamp Europe Insights, host Kasia Janoska talks with Celi Garoe from the volunteers team about what it means to be a WordCamp Europe volunteer in Kraków 2026. They explore how the team recruits, supports, and coordinates hundreds of volunteers from around the world, what roles are available during the event, and why volunteering is a unique way to experience the community - without needing to be a developer or a full‑time organizer.Celi also explains how the open call for volunteers works, who decides which applications are accepted, and how the team helps with tickets, visas, and on‑site support so no one feels overwhelmed. If you’re curious about joining, you can learn more and apply through the official WordCamp Europe 2026 Call for Volunteers (https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-volunteers/). To just attend the event, you can secure your place with a ticket on the WordCamp Europe 2026 tickets page (https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/). For extra context around this episode, visit our companion blog article.

In the first episode of “WordCamp Europe - Insights”, host Kasia Janoska goes behind the scenes with Steve Mosby, one of the mentors for WordCamp Europe 2026 in Kraków. Together they explore what WordCamp Europe really is, why the event moves across Europe each year, and how the community shapes the experience for thousands of attendees.Steve reflects on his journey from volunteer to lead organizer, explaining the role of mentors, the structure of the organizing team, and the challenges of running such a large event. He shares how decisions are made together, how the workload is distributed, and what it feels like to hand over the microphone at the end of the conference.If you’re curious about attending WordCamp Europe 2026, you can find tickets and more information on the official website, including travel and venue details. To see how the event feels in photos, from talks and workshops to Contributor Day and social moments, browse the WordCamp Europe Flickr albums. And for deeper context around this episode, check the companion blog article.This episode is perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered what it takes to organize a major WordPress community event, and why it’s worth volunteering, mentoring, or simply showing up as an attendee.