{"id":8026,"date":"2024-11-27T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?p=8026"},"modified":"2025-02-17T08:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T00:59:11","slug":"first-invited-speaker-matt-mullenweg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2025\/first-invited-speaker-matt-mullenweg\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing Our First Invited Speaker \u2013 Matt Mullenweg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WordCamp Asia 2025 is thrilled to unveil the first invited speaker of our upcoming event, a visionary in the world of web technology and digital publishing \u2013 Matt Mullenweg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Matt Mullenweg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Mullenweg, renowned as the co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\">WordPress<\/a>, has significantly influenced the digital landscape. WordPress is <a href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/overview\/content_management\">the backbone of over one-third of all websites on the internet<\/a> today. This open-source publishing platform has revolutionized content management and website creation, making it accessible to millions worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond WordPress, Matt\u2019s entrepreneurial journey extends as the founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/automattic.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Automattic<\/a>. This influential company operates <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">WordPress.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/woo.com\/\">WooCommerce<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/\">Tumblr<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wpvip.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">WPVIP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dayoneapp.com\/\">Day One<\/a>,&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/pocketcasts.com\/\">Pocket Casts<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/texts.com\/\">Texts<\/a>, all platforms that embrace the open source ethos and have profoundly impacted how we interact with digital content. In addition, Matt also helms <a href=\"https:\/\/audrey.co\/\">Audrey Capital<\/a>, an investment and research firm. He has been recognized for his leadership by Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, Inc. Magazine, TechCrunch, Fortune, Fast Company, Wired, University Philosophical Society, and Vanity Fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be an invaluable opportunity for WordPress enthusiasts, developers, content creators, and digital marketers to gain insights directly from a leading figure in the field. More details about the session coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>More amazing speakers will be unveiled in the upcoming days! Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Haven&#8217;t got your hands on tickets yet? Now is the perfect time to secure your spot. 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