Track: Student Track

Web accessibility is often misunderstood as a complex legal requirement or a niche feature for screen-reader users alone. In reality, accessible web design is fundamental user experience—especially in East Africa, where readers navigate sites on diverse devices, varying screen sizes, and changing connectivity conditions. This session demystifies web accessibility (WCAG) using native, zero-cost tools built…

Running a freelance practice or web agency in Africa often means spinning dozens of plates at once. Client communications live in WhatsApp, project tracking happens on memory or scribbled notes, quotes are typed out manually in Word, and lead follow-ups get lost in cluttered email inboxes. While most people view WordPress strictly as a website…

Many aspiring contributors look at WordPress and assume that getting involved requires advanced programming skills. This misconception keeps countless valuable talents such as writers, marketers, support specialists, and everyday users on the sidelines. Drawing from active contributions across WordPress support and community teams, this session flips the script. It explores how alternative pathways such as…