In this Press The Issue episode, Nyasha Green and I co-hosted an in-depth discussion about the evolution of WordPress meetups during and after the pandemic. As co-hosts, we examined a critical question facing the WordPress community: should virtual meetups remain as we transition back to in-person events?
Our conversation explored the accessibility revolution that virtual meetups created, breaking down geographical, financial, and physical barriers that previously excluded many community members. We discussed how newcomers to WordPress particularly benefited from virtual formats, gaining access to networking opportunities and mentorship that might have been impossible otherwise.
This archived discussion captures a pivotal moment when the WordPress community was actively deciding how to balance the irreplaceable value of in-person connections with the inclusive potential of virtual participation.