{"id":12916,"date":"2023-05-09T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/?p=12916"},"modified":"2023-05-10T09:53:50","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T06:53:50","slug":"introducing-our-fourth-group-of-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/introducing-our-fourth-group-of-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing our fourth group of speakers!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again we&#8217;re excited to introduce another range of amazing speakers joining the line up and WordCamp Europe 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about the speakers using the profile pages below. We can&#8217;t wait to see everyone in Athens in just over 4 weeks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull speakers-anouncement-sl is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><ul class=\"wordcamp-block wordcamp-post-list has-layout-list wordcamp-speakers alignwide\"><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-bud-kraus\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\" style=\"text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/bud-kraus\/\">Bud Kraus<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/bud-kraus\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/bud-kraus-edited-scaled.jpg?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Avatar of Bud Kraus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/bud-kraus-edited-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/bud-kraus-edited-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/bud-kraus-edited-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/bud-kraus-edited-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/bud-kraus-edited-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/bud-kraus-edited-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/bud-kraus-edited-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-excerpt\"><p>Bud Kraus has been working with WordPress as an in-class and online instructor, site developer, and content creator for over 13 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-dawid-urbanski\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\" style=\"text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/dawid-urbanski\/\">Dawid Urba\u0144ski<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/dawid-urbanski\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/dawid-urbanski.png?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Avatar of Dawid Urba\u0144ski\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/dawid-urbanski.png?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/dawid-urbanski.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/dawid-urbanski.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/dawid-urbanski.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/dawid-urbanski.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-excerpt\"><p>Currently, a full-stack developer working primarily with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node. Former JavaScript Technical Lead at CKSource. Die-hard WordPress fan. Raised on PHP and WordPress. In love with Gutenberg. Making websites since 2010. Plugins author and speaker. Certified Codeable expert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-james-giroux\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\" style=\"text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/james-giroux\/\">James Giroux<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/james-giroux\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/James-Giroux.png?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Avatar of James Giroux\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/James-Giroux.png?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/James-Giroux.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/James-Giroux.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/James-Giroux.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/05\/James-Giroux.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-excerpt\"><p>James Giroux, founder of TeamWP, brings over fifteen years of experience in the WordPress community, having worked alongside some of the industry&#039;s most renowned brands. James is dedicated to helping senior leaders and team managers enhance team engagement through data-driven insights and actionable strategies that promote open, people-first cultures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-maestro-stevens\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\" style=\"text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/maestro-stevens\/\">Maestro Stevens<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/maestro-stevens\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/maestro-stevens.png?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Avatar of Maestro Stevens\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/maestro-stevens.png?w=1067&amp;ssl=1 1067w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/maestro-stevens.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/maestro-stevens.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/maestro-stevens.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/maestro-stevens.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-excerpt\"><p>Maestro Stevens is a highly skilled marketer, webmaster, and founder of The Iconic Expressions creative agency. He has 8+ years of experience in digital marketing and expertise in areas such as marketing strategy, brand strategy, website development, and project management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-milana-cap\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\" style=\"text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/milana-cap\/\">Milana Cap<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/speaker\/milana-cap\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/milana-cap.jpeg?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Avatar of Milana Cap\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/milana-cap.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/milana-cap.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/milana-cap.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/milana-cap.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/milana-cap.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/04\/milana-cap.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-excerpt\"><p>Milana Cap is a WordPress engineer at XWP, WordPress Documentation Team representative, and Documentation Focus lead for WordPress 5.8 and co-lead for WordPress 5.9, 6.0, and 6.1 release cycles. 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