WordCamp Hong Kong 2009, held at the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park on April 5, 2009, was the first ever WordCamp in Hong Kong. It was organized by Bonnie Cheung and Edith Yeung for blogging enthusiasts, WordPress users, and developers. The event featured a diverse schedule of sessions and activities aimed at fostering knowledge sharing and community engagement.
The conference was opened with an introduction by the organizers. Matt Mullenweg, the founder of Automattic and a key developer of WordPress, delivered a keynote address “State of the Word”.
Sessions included the “WordPress Starter Kit”, “Coolest Blog Contest”, “Secrets of Blogging”, and “Multi-Author Management on WordPress”. The event also featured an interview with Matt Mullenweg conducted by Thomas Crampton.
WordCamp Hong Kong 2009 provided ample networking opportunities for attendees to connect with industry professionals and like-minded individuals. The event aimed to empower participants with knowledge, inspire creativity, and promote the use of WordPress as a powerful blogging platform.
To know more about this past event, visit https://hk.wordcamp.org/.
Speakers
Leon Ho
Stone Ip
科技網站 techritual.com 的總編輯，曾採訪全球多個主要科技展覽包括 CES、MWC、Computex、IFA、TGS 等重要展覽。
Jay Kwong
Matt Mullenweg
Co-founder of WordPress. CEO of Automattic.
Ivan So
With over two decades of experience in SEO, I have dedicated my career to exploring and understanding the ever-evolving landscape of search and digital marketing. Throughout my journey, I have managed more than 400 WordPress sites and built 50 websites specifically for testing and learning about SEO best practices. I am grateful to be recognized as an official partner for MailChimp and MailerLite in Hong Kong. I have a passion for sharing knowledge, having completed and delivered over 200 training sessions on generative AI. As a five-time Amazon bestselling author and an instructor to over 17,000 students on Udemy, I am committed to continuous learning and helping others grow. My main focus is on supporting clients in boosting their online presence and driving meaningful traffic to their businesses.
Hailin Wu
Roy Yuen
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