Track: Springboard
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How to Land Your First WordPress Client or Internship
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The digital world is full of opportunities you just need to know how to find and seize them. This session is for students, designers,bloggers,developers, career switchers, and budding techpreneurs who want to gain hands-on WordPress experience and start building real-world credibility. You’ll discover how to position yourself, build trust even as a beginner, connect with…
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Building Bold Futures with WordPress in Unfamiliar Terrain
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Bold futures begin where comfort zones end. In regions where access, resources, or exposure to global tech communities may be limited, WordPress becomes more than just a platform—it becomes a gateway to opportunity, innovation, and connection. This session explores how individuals and communities in underrepresented or less digitally connected areas are using WordPress to build…
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Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Communities in Uganda
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In this talk, I’ll explore how tech communities in Uganda can become more inclusive by creating spaces where everyone—regardless of gender, background, or region—feels seen, supported, and empowered to participate. Drawing from my experience co-organizing the WordPress Jinja and GDG Cloud Jinja and Web3 communities, I’ll share practical strategies for inclusive event planning, mentorship programs,…
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Creating Digital Bridges: WordPress as a Tool for Community Empowerment in Africa
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WordPress is a powerful tool for change. This topic will explore how it can be used to bridge the digital gaps in African communities. Using real-life stories and foundational projects, we will discover how WordPress has empowered individuals and organizations to solve local challenges and create opportunities for people. From education to entrepreneurship, discover how…
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Beyond Code: Why Communication Determines Success in Tech
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I’ve had the opportunity to work on many projects involving data processing, web development, SEO optimization, and scientific software design. Through those experiences—across industries and continents—I’ve learned one truth that applies everywhere: even the best software developer in the world is limited by their ability to communicate. In fact, one of the biggest challenges I’ve…