{"id":8556,"date":"2025-08-27T10:50:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?p=8556"},"modified":"2025-08-29T08:16:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:16:56","slug":"day-2-showcase-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2025\/day-2-showcase-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 2: Dive Into Showcase Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Good morning! And welcome to Day 2 of WordCamp US 2025. We\u2019ve got a fun-packed day, so let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2: Dive Into Showcase Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to <a href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2025\/showcase-day-at-wordcamp-us-2025-see-wordpress-in-action\/\">Showcase Day<\/a> at WordCamp US 2025 where WordPress takes center stage. It\u2019s a full day dedicated to highlighting exceptional projects and the brilliant people behind them with real-world examples of WordPress being used in bold, creative, and impactful ways across industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of it takes place at the Oregon Convention Center from 9:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM so make sure to get your note taking devices ready.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u2019s in store:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical Insights:<\/strong> Actionable strategies you can take back to your own work in development, design, content, and community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Demos:<\/strong> See cutting-edge projects in action, pushing the boundaries of what WordPress can do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Case Studies:<\/strong> Real-world problem solving from experts and enthusiasts alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a full day of inspiration and ideas you can actually use. Prepare to leave with new tools, fresh perspectives, and plenty of \u201cI can\u2019t wait to try that\u201d moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Today\u2019s Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>8:00 AM<\/td><td>Registration Desk Opens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9:00 AM<\/td><td>Opening Remarks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9:15 AM \u2013 12:15 PM<\/td><td>Morning Showcases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:15 PM \u2013 1:15 PM<\/td><td>Lunch (Provided)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1:15 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/td><td>Afternoon Showcases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5:00 PM<\/td><td>Showcase Day Ends<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-4-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2025\/schedule\/#showcase-day\">Click Here to View the Full Showcase Day Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get Around with Your Free TriMet Pass \ud83d\ude8b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Travel Portland, 1,000 attendees get a <em>complimentary<\/em> TriMet pass (first come, first served)! If you haven\u2019t already, check in at registration to see if we have any left (and if we do, you can snag yours anytime before <strong>3 PM on Friday, August 29.)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pass is valid from August 26\u201330 and gives you unlimited rides on the MAX Light Rail, Portland Streetcar, and buses, making it easy to zip between the airport, your hotel, Oregon Convention Center, and <a href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2025\/were-bringing-the-wordcamp-us-2025-closing-party-to-the-world-forestry-center\/\">Closing Party<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MAX Red Line: Direct from PDX Airport \u2192 hop off at the Convention Center stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streetcar A Loop: Stops every 15 minutes right outside the Convention Center\u2019s main entrances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bus Line 6: Stops at NE MLK &amp; Holladay, just steps away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel stress-free, explore Portland, and get where you need to go with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We promise today\u2019s showcase will be worth the bandwidth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Showcase Day at WordCamp US 2025 where WordPress takes center stage. 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