{"id":156293,"date":"2025-04-15T17:41:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T22:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?p=156293"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:33:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:33:53","slug":"2025-decode-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/2025-decode-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"All DE{CODE} Sessions are Available On Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today marks the conclusion of WP Engine\u2019s sixth annual DE{CODE}, our global virtual conference designed for developers, agencies, and marketers who are driving innovation in both the technology and business of WordPress. DE{CODE} 2025 brought together attendees from 114 countries across multiple time zones, who tuned in for 12 insightful sessions spanning 3 dedicated tracks. 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Check out the full DE{CODE} 2025 playlist on our YouTube channel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLUIctPjPADH9mjTWqSC6Ca-AGEDDN-Yz9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Watch the Recorded Sessions Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new era of collaboration and community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WP Engine Chairwoman and CEO Heather Brunner kicked off the event with a welcome message that underscored the theme of this year\u2019s conference: The power of community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She shared her excitement about the growth of the WordPress ecosystem and how we\u2019re all part of the most successful group project in the history of technology before introducing the keynote presenters of the day: AI thought leader Jeremiah Owyang and CEO of Humane Intelligence Dr. Rumman Chowdhury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"youtube-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5niz1JYTEUo?si=CrQAnyV7oMALBpo-\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The keynote tackled some of the most urgent and exciting questions facing digital professionals today. Presenters discussed ethical questions surrounding the use of AI, how its current use is already affecting content strategies, and how AI agents will change the landscape of the web over the next 5 to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"youtube-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/djEa29RYFqE?si=1GBQZb7vrJ-mtgOL\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick product showcase shared some of the exciting innovations WP Engine is cooking up this year before attendees split into sessions specifically designed for some of the most important roles in the WordPress community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"youtube-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LRjOPNlPxUg?si=Xob31OuO1CRFPioe\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakout sessions for the whole community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakout sessions allowed attendees to dive deeper into targeted tracks for developers, agencies, and marketers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few highlights from some of the most-attended sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vetting AI in 2025: What\u2019s hype, what\u2019s help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Developers have been hit with a barrage of new AI tools, each promising to supercharge site performance and fast-track digital success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xY7A0XV-sOM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In this session<\/a>, WP Engine Senior Product Manager Luke Patterson sat down with experts to sift through the buzzwords to identify which tools are delivering real-world value for developers looking to scale, streamline, or optimize WordPress sites.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From chaos to control: Taming the block editor for efficiency and design integrity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The WordPress Block Editor can be a game-changer\u2014or a bit of a wild west.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eIVUqsCBO1g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In this session<\/a>, ACF experts Rob Stinson and Iain Poulson explore ways you can use Advanced Custom Fields to control and streamline the editing experience for faster builds, consistent design, and fewer client missteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO and AI: Did AI just eat my search traffic?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/12f7USXEaFk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This session<\/a> explores how AI is reshaping the SEO landscape, from the risk of your content being repurposed without credit to the challenge of losing traffic to AI-generated summaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presenters cover practical strategies to help your brand stand out in AI-driven results, secure proper attribution, and continue driving traffic back to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A community in bloom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DE{CODE} 2025 was a celebration of the continued growth, innovation, and resilience of the WordPress community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As new technologies continue to redefine how we build and market online, this year\u2019s event underscored the fact that people power is what will continue to drive the community forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to all the people power that made DE{CODE} 2025 our most successful event yet\u2014but the conversation doesn\u2019t end here.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to our YouTube channel to watch all sessions on demand and continue learning at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLUIctPjPADH9mjTWqSC6Ca-AGEDDN-Yz9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Watch the Recorded Sessions Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today marks the conclusion of WP Engine\u2019s sixth annual DE{CODE}, our global virtual conference designed for developers, agencies, and marketers who are driving innovation in both the technology and business of WordPress. 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