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Here is where we have policy debates, project announcements, and assist community members in organizing events.
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Here are some free-to-use templates for emailing your meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. group members about upcoming State of the WordState of the WordThis is the annual report given by Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress at WordCamp US. It looks at what we’ve done, what we’re doing, and the future of WordPress. https://wordpress.tv/tag/state-of-the-word/. events.
If you are not organizing a watch party, we ask that you send a general invitation email to your group members announcing the event. This allows those who may not be aware of the event to participate as they choose.
Before you start:
Check the templates for any updates you need to make, such as [CITY-NAME][DATE] or [YEAR], etc.
Having snacks? Not having snacks? Make sure to adjust that information as needed in the In-person template.
You are welcome to make other adjustments to these templates to fit your event and community. These are guides to help you get started and make the process easier.
Mark your calendars; it’s almost time for State of the Word 2024!
State of the Word 2024 is the annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project’s co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. Every year, the event allows us to reflect on the project’s progress and the future of open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL.. This year will include that and more. Join Matt as he provides a retrospective of this year, discusses the latest trends he’s seeing, celebrates the community’s amazing wins, and explores what is to come.
Expect to hear about a range of topics as we look ahead to the future of WordPress.
What: State of the Word 2024 When:December 16, 2024 9:00 UTC How: If you’re watching from the comfort of your home or at a local watch party, the live stream will be available via WordPress YouTube channel.
Have a question for Matt?
State of the Word 2024 will be followed by a Question and Answer session. If you want to participate, you can either email your question ahead of time to ask-matt@wordcamp.org, or ask during the event in the livestream chat on YouTube.
If you’re new to the State of the Word, the recordings from previous years will help you get a sense of what the event is about. Here’s a direct link to last year’s event.
You’re invited! The [CITY-NAME] WordPress Meetup group hosting a watch party for the State of the Word 2024 livestream, [DATE] starting at [TIME].
State of the Word is an annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. The event includes key updates about the WordPress project and community, highlights from the past year, and questions from the vibrant WordPress community about our most beloved open-source software. Visit this page to learn more: https://wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/.
We’ll meet at the [VENUE-NAME] [ADDRESS] to come together and enjoy State of the Word 2024. There will be light refreshments [UPDATE IF THERE WILL NOT BE SNACKS] and an opportunity to connect with others in our community, before and after the main event. RSVP today!
You’re invited! The [CITY-NAME] WordPress Meetup group is hosting a watch party for the State of the Word 2024 livestream, [DATE], starting at [TIME].
State of the Word is an annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. The event includes key updates about the WordPress project and community, highlights from the past year, and questions from the vibrant WordPress community about our most beloved open-source software. Visit this page to learn more: https://wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/.
We’ll be meeting online for this event. The event will be hosted in a watch party format, where we will all watch the State of the Word 2024 together in a hangout. There will be time for everyone to connect, chat, and share their thoughts. RSVP today!
[LINK TO YOUR MEETUP EVENT]
Don’t forget to bring your WordPress spirit! Dust off some of your favorite WordPress swag while we celebrate another year of WordPress.
Feel free to use these images as the featured imageFeatured imageA featured image is the main image used on your blog archive page and is pulled when the post or page is shared on social media. The image can be used to display in widget areas on your site or in a summary list of posts. for your meetup event.
