WordCamp Europe 2025 took place in beautiful Basel, Switzerland, and what a conference it was.
With over 1,723 attendees from 84 countries and 20,353 more online, WCEU 2025 was three days of core commits, brilliant talks, and endless hallway chats. It was a powerful reminder of what makes this community so special. We were thrilled to be there, and even more proud to have six members of the Human Made team speaking on the big stage.
From tech insights and enterprise know-how to deeply human stories, our talks covered a lot of ground. If you couldn’t make it—or just fancy a rewatch—here’s your front-row seat to each one.
WCEU 2025 talks from the humans
✊ Noel Tock – WordPress Without Borders: The Fight for Digital Freedom
In this powerful keynote, Noel Tock explores how WordPress can serve as a tool for resistance, resilience, and radical openness in a world where digital freedoms are increasingly under threat. A must-watch for anyone who believes in an open web—and wants to protect it.
🌍 Petya Raykovska – Social Entrepreneurship in Bulgaria – Driven by Humans, Powered by WordPress
WordPress is more than a CMS – it’s a catalyst for change. Petya Raykovska shares stories from Bulgaria’s growing social enterprise movement, revealing how open source tools are helping local communities build a better future.
🏦 Jon Ang & Tom Willmot – Banking on WordPress: Inside a FTSE 50 Bank’s Global Platform
Jon Ang and Tom Willmot lift the lid on how one of the world’s biggest banks runs its platform on WordPress. Think scale, security, governance, and innovation—real insights for anyone building WordPress at the enterprise level.
🧱 Rob O’Rourke – Do You Really Need a Custom Block?
Do you really need to build that custom block, or is there a better way? Rob O’Rourke delivers a smart, developer-friendly guide to making thoughtful decisions in the block editor. Less code, more clarity.
🏳️🌈 Kirsty Burgoine – Over the Rainbow: Talking About Inclusivity for the LGBTQIA+ Community in WordPress
A moving and honest talk from Kirsty Burgoine on what it means to be LGBTQIA+ in tech, and how we can all do more to make the WordPress community inclusive, supportive, and safe for everyone.
A big hand for the WCEU 2025 speakers 👏
We’re incredibly proud of our WCEU 2025 speakers, and of the ideas and values they shared in Basel. Whether you’re here for the enterprise insight or the human stories – these talks are well worth your time.
Want to check out the full WCEU 2025 line up? The full recordings from Day 1 and Day 2 are over on YouTube.