WordCamp Montclair might have been one of the smaller events on the WordPress calendar this year, but it packed a lot of value into a single day in New Jersey.
I flew solo for this one, setting up a simple table with Kinsta swag and a QR code giveaway for a pair of AirPods Pro. (Congrats to the winner!) While the setup was low-key, the conversations were anything but. From thoughtful discussions on AI in WordPress to tactical partner chats, this community proved once again how resilient and generous it is with ideas and experience.
One of the best parts? Running into Austin from Anchor, a current Kinsta customer. He shared how happy he is with Kinsta’s quick turnaround on product requests, especially API improvements.
There were some strong talks throughout the day, including one on building successful partnerships from WPVIP’s Jodie Fiorenza.
Unfortunately, this was the final year for WordCamp Montclair, at least for now. The organizing team is stepping back after years of incredible work. There’s chatter about WordCamp NYC returning in 2026, and I hope it happens. This region has a lot of WordPress energy, and it deserves a space to gather.
If you were there and we didn’t get a chance to connect, drop me a note. If you weren’t there, let’s catch up at a future WordCamp or one of our upcoming events. Kinsta will be there–swag and all.
Let’s keep building together.