Build your own website at WordCamp US

Whether you're looking for internships, preparing a capstone project, building a portfolio or launching your own side project, having a professional website is one of the best investments you can make in yourself.

This August, WordCamp US is coming to downtown Phoenix, bringing together web professionals, designers, developers, educators, and creators from around the world. Thanks to community sponsorship, student tickets are only $25 for the entire event.

If you've never built a website before, the WordPress 101 and WordPress 202 learning tracks are designed specifically for beginners. In just a few hours, you'll learn the fundamentals of creating, publishing and managing a modern website with the goal of walking away ready to build one of your own.

We know ASU students will be balancing move-in, Fall Welcome and other start-of-semester activities during the days of the conference. ASU faculty and staff will also be busy supporting those activities and getting ready for the start of classes in the following days. 

The good news is that the WordPress 101 and 202 tracks are designed so you can invest just part of a day and leave with the knowledge and confidence to build a website of your own. The learning tracks are offered during all four days of the event, so pick a date and tine that works best for you.

Several of the learning track sessions will be led by web developer Steve Ryan, who builds WordPress experiences for ASU Engineering and has spent years helping students and faculty publish on the web.

These sessions provide a practical starting point for just about any kind of website you might want to create, including a personal portfolio, a research, club or lab website, a site featuring your resume, a travel blog or even the foundation for your next startup.

Beyond the beginner sessions, you'll have access to talks and workshops covering accessibility, AI, content strategy, design, development, and open source collaboration. You'll also have opportunities to meet professionals from companies across the WordPress ecosystem, visit the Career Corner, and get one-on-one help from experienced WordPress contributors at the Happiness Bar.

The conference also begins with two experiences you won't find at most technology conferences. On Contributor Day (Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026), attendees work side by side with the people who build WordPress by contributing code, improving documentation, testing new features, translating content, or simply learning how a global open source project comes together. No experience is required, and mentors are available to help you get started.

Then on Showcase Day (Monday, Aug. 17, 2026), you'll discover how universities, nonprofits, businesses, publishers and agencies use WordPress to power everything from personal portfolios to large-scale digital experiences.

Whether you're interested in building your first portfolio website, exploring open source software, or learning how web professionals design and deliver digital experiences, WordCamp US offers an approachable and affordable opportunity to learn, connect, and create.