{"id":122928,"date":"2021-10-27T04:04:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T09:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?p=122928"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:33:14","slug":"register-for-summit-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/register-for-summit-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Join WP Engine at Summit\/2021 EMEA!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WP Engine is bringing Summit\/2021 to Europe and the wider EMEA region with an all-virtual event on 4 November! It\u2019s just a few short days away, and while spots are filling up quickly, you can still <a href=\"https:\/\/events.wpengine.com\/event\/965784e1-7d9f-4ca4-b5c7-3186a468e125\/regProcessStep1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register for free right now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our EMEA Summit promises to deliver powerful insights with an impressive list of keynote speakers and WordPress experts from a variety of business and technical backgrounds. Join us for this informative, inspirational one-day event to learn more about the latest trends in digital innovation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/events.wpengine.com\/event\/965784e1-7d9f-4ca4-b5c7-3186a468e125\/regProcessStep1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured Sessions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gerard-Grech-540x359.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gerard-Grech-540x359.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gerard-Grech-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gerard-Grech-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gerard-Grech-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gerard-Grech-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gerard-Grech-1500x996.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption>Gerard Grech, CEO of Tech Nation<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presenter:<\/em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gerardgrech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gerard Grech<\/a>, CEO, <a href=\"https:\/\/technation.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tech Nation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the world rebounds from life in a pandemic, we\u2019re entering an Entrepreneurial Age in which innovations can come from anywhere. Digital ecosystems play an increasingly important role in this innovation, powering talent development and wealth creation across the UK and Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this keynote presentation, Tech Nation CEO Gerard Grech will discuss insights he\u2019s gained at the nexus of&nbsp; government, startup, and entrepreneurial ventures, with an insider\u2019s view into the ways technology is shaping the Entrepreneurial Age across the UK, Europe, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Karren-Brady-405x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Karren-Brady-405x540.jpg 405w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Karren-Brady-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Karren-Brady-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Karren-Brady-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Karren-Brady-1500x2000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Karren-Brady-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><figcaption>Baroness Karren Brady<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal Breakthrough Keynote<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presenter:<\/em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/karrenbrady.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baroness Karren Brady,<\/a> Business Woman of the Year &amp; CEO of West Ham United Football Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, personal breakthroughs are the most powerful. As a woman who shattered the glass ceiling in the sports industry, Baroness Karren Brady has used her platform to advocate for other innovators to do the same. Her keynote address will focus on the ingredients needed for success and how to overcome obstacles of your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brian-Gardner-540x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brian-Gardner-540x540.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brian-Gardner-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brian-Gardner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brian-Gardner-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brian-Gardner-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brian-Gardner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption>Brian Gardner, Principal Developer Advocate at WP Engine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taking the Leap to Headless WordPress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presenters:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bgardner27\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brian Gardner<\/a>, Principal Developer Advocate, WP Engine | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jason-bahl-a6b98627\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jason Bahl<\/a>, Principal Software Engineer, WP Engine | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/grace-erixon-904143146\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grace Erixon<\/a> Developer Advocate, WP Engine | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hashimwarren\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hashim Warren<\/a> Senior Product Marketing Manager, WP Engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headless WordPress has created new ways for agencies and web developers to meet and exceed client requirements for performance and security. In this Headless Track breakout session, hear from a panel of experts who will discuss when to choose Headless WordPress over traditional architectures, how to add Javascript UI frameworks to your tool belt, and emerging best practices for building decoupled sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/600x200.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122947\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Network while you watch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, more than 20 speakers will address everything from the future of the WordPress landscape to improving your Core Web Vitals. The day\u2019s presenter lineup contains a host of experts including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/goldbergchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chen Goldberg<\/a>, VP of Engineering at Google; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ritheshmenon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rithesh Menon<\/a>, the Managing Director of the Webby Awards; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathanjeter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jonathan Jeter<\/a>, Director of Technical Production at Click Here Labs among others. Check out the full list of presenters <a href=\"https:\/\/events.wpengine.com\/event\/965784e1-7d9f-4ca4-b5c7-3186a468e125\/websitePage:0a1fa972-c68f-4eaa-98ea-ac26f5321fb9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With three unique content tracks, you\u2019ll also be able to join sessions that cater to your interests. Learn from experts and gain knowledge specific to your role while engaging with your peers in the chat. If you\u2019d like to join multiple sessions occurring at the same time, not to worry, all Summit content will be available for attendees after the day has concluded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Virtual Attendance, Real-World Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attend from anywhere to uncover advice you can utilize everywhere! Summit\/2021 is in a few short days. Make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/events.wpengine.com\/event\/965784e1-7d9f-4ca4-b5c7-3186a468e125\/regProcessStep1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">secure your spot now<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With informative keynotes and three tracks of content for you to choose from, you can shape your own unique Summit experience when you register\u2014see you there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WP Engine is bringing Summit\/2021 to Europe and the wider EMEA region with an all-virtual event on 4 November! It\u2019s just a few short days away, and while spots are filling up quickly, you can still register for free right now. 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