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WP Engine Summit\/2021<\/a> is this Thursday, June 24th. If you haven\u2019t registered yet for our signature Digital Breakthrough event, make sure and sign up now\u2014registration is free!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The all-virtual conference will provide an excellent opportunity for developers and marketers to learn more about WordPress and the trends that shape our digital world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now in its sixth year, Summit\/2021 boasts an impressive agenda<\/a> filled with the high-profile speakers and in-depth content you\u2019ve come to expect from our premier annual event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through a mix of live and on-demand content, as well as networking opportunities and breakout sessions, attendees will discover new technologies, learn more about the latest trends in open source, break down cutting-edge research, uncover agency best practices, and explore a wide range of topics, from headless to eCommerce to Core Web Vitals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Summit\/2021 Today!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the topics above, Summit\/2021 will feature in-depth discussions on a variety of themes, including some of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featured Keynote Address: Personal Breakthroughs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Reshma Saujani is a leading activist who has spent more than a decade fighting for women and girls\u2019 economic empowerment, working to close the tech industry\u2019s gender gap, and most recently, advocating for policies that support moms impacted by the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reshma is the author of the international bestseller \u201cBrave, Not Perfect,\u201d and her influential TED talk, \u201cTeach girls bravery, not perfection,\u201d has more than five million views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her live fireside chat, Reshma will answer questions, recount her personal breakthroughs and lessons learned, and offer tips on ways to improve resiliency and take risks that will lead to breakthrough ideas. You won\u2019t want to miss this dynamic conversation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additional Keynote Presentations <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Summit\/2021 will also feature presentations from WP Engine executives on the following topics: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heather Brunner,<\/a> CEO and Chairwoman of WP Engine, will discuss the results of an exciting, first-of-its-kind research project examining the combined global economy for WordPress and how it is winning the web.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jason Teichman<\/a>, COO of WP Engine, will share recent product introductions, and the roadmap ahead for WP Engine\u2019s customer-inspired innovations. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jason Cohen<\/a>, Founder and CTO of WP Engine, will discuss how Headless WordPress, WP Engine\u2019s Headless Platform, powers the creation of dynamic personalized content based on inferred demographics and user behaviors\u2014and uses it to double conversion rates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll also want to catch these featured breakout sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the Hood With Headless WordPress and the Google Cloud Platform<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud Platform\u2019s (GCP) Kubernetes engine enables rapid development by making it easy to deploy, manage, and scale applications. Learn from Google VP of Engineering Chen Goldberg and WP Engine VP of Engineering Brandon DuRette how WP Engine\u2019s new solution for Headless WordPress hosting<\/a>, Headless WordPress, leverages GCP to deliver the next generation of speed and flexibility for WordPress developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Great American Cookies and 3 Owl Built a Fully-Integrated eCommerce System in 10 Weeks<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Great American Cookies and its parent company, Global Franchise Group (GFG), saw an emerging opportunity to expand its in-store model by selling and delivering decadent delights directly to consumers. In order to achieve this, GAC needed to build a fully integrated eCommerce and inventory management system that aligned with existing production processes and a new consumer-direct delivery model\u2026and launch within a 10-week span to capitalize on anticipated holiday demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hear from Great American Cookies VP of eCommerce Lisa Cheatham and 3 Owl Founder & Director of Strategy David Feldman how the new website generated a 1200% increase in year-over-year holiday sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accelerate Your Agency: From Member to Strategic Partner in a Year<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Agencies want to accomplish two things: growth and terrific creative results for their clients, year after year. Learn from Code & Theory CTO Dave DiCamillo and WP Engine Partnerships Senior Manager Tony Gilhary how agencies are leveraging WP Engine\u2019s Agency Partner Program resources to grow more profitably and deliver greater client impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the full Summit\/2021 agenda <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a>\u2014and <\/strong>register for free<\/strong><\/a> today!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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About WP Engine <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WP Engine, the world\u2019s most trusted WordPress technology company, powers the freedom to create on WordPress. We provide the most relied upon and trusted brands and developer-centric WordPress products for companies and agencies of all sizes, including Headless WordPress, Flywheel, Genesis, and Local. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, WP Engine has offices in Brisbane, Australia; Krak\u00f3w, Poland; Limerick, Ireland; London, England; Omaha, Nebraska and San Antonio, Texas. Read more at www.wpengine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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