{"id":1197,"date":"2024-08-08T14:40:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T06:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/?p=1197"},"modified":"2024-08-08T14:42:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T06:42:42","slug":"first-batch-of-speakers-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/first-batch-of-speakers-unveiled\/","title":{"rendered":"First Batch of Speakers Unveiled!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Get ready, Cebu! WordCamp Cebu 2024 is heating up, and we&#8217;re thrilled to announce the first batch of speakers who will be gracing our stage on August 24th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s lineup is all about making the web work for <em class=\"\">you<\/em> &#8211; whether you&#8217;re a seasoned developer, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the power of WordPress. Our speakers are ready to share their knowledge, insights, and passion, covering a wide range of topics that will leave you inspired and empowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Empowering the Next Generation of Web Creators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this first batch of speaker announcements, you&#8217;ll notice a common thread: empowering individuals and businesses to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape. From mastering the latest WordPress tools and techniques to harnessing the power of AI and SEO, these speakers will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet the First Batch of Speakers:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wordcamp-block wordcamp-post-list has-layout-list wordcamp-speakers\"><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-le-an-lai-lacaba\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/le-an-lai-lacaba\/\">Le-an Lai Lacaba<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/le-an-lai-lacaba\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/48284bbe2b36694b0ef0b9d874735d7df6e0e565569751fbf0a06c87fae4c546?s=150&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Avatar of Le-an Lai Lacaba\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-full\"><p>Le-an Lai Lacaba is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and certified AI Consultant. As the Co-Founder of 2xYou, a multi-awarded outsourcing company, she empowers entrepreneurs to transition from solopreneurs to business owners with AI, expert executive assistants and custom systems.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sessions<\/h2><\/p>\n<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-speakers__sessions\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wordcamp-speakers__sessions-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tSession\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"wordcamp-speakers__sessions-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wordcamp-speakers__sessions-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wordcamp-speakers__session-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/session\/prompt-engineering-for-non-techies\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBasics Of Prompting &amp; Creating AI Assistants\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wordcamp-speakers__session-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST in Track A\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wordcamp-block wordcamp-post-list has-layout-list wordcamp-speakers\"><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-kevin-paquet\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/kevin-paquet\/\">Kevin Paquet<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/kevin-paquet\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5866dd0940a78c033f135982fb23b384b89c78f6a0f5c36a644d5a50fd3ccb58?s=150&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Avatar of Kevin Paquet\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-full\"><p>Georg Kevin, a seasoned WordPress expert with over a decade of experience, embodies the spiri and community that defines WordCamp Cebu. His love for WordPress ignited when he built his first website, pinoyteens.net, and since then, he&#8217;s leveraged its power for countless personal and client projects.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond creating with WordPress, Kevin is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others. A familiar face at WordCamp Cebu, he&#8217;s committed to empowering the next generation of web creators and ensuring WordPress remains accessible and exciting for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sessions<\/h2><\/p>\n<\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wordcamp-block wordcamp-post-list has-layout-list wordcamp-speakers\"><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-john-ricana\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/john-ricana\/\">John Rica\u00f1a<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/john-ricana\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2024\/07\/johnpic-John-Ricana.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Avatar of John Rica\u00f1a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2024\/07\/johnpic-John-Ricana.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2024\/07\/johnpic-John-Ricana.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2024\/07\/johnpic-John-Ricana.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-full\"><p>John Ricana is a seasoned Engineering Manager with over 17 years of experience navigating the dynamic IT industry. He&#8217;s not just a tech expert; he&#8217;s a passionate advocate for leadership and a certified Scrum Master. With his Magento Developer M1 certification, John brings a unique blend of technical prowess and team management expertise to the table.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sessions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wordcamp-block wordcamp-post-list has-layout-list wordcamp-speakers\"><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-brian-lumagod\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/brian-lumagod\/\">Brian Lumagod<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/brian-lumagod\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b932b155b3ab8736c7a04f558c045cf35d11ff544f98ad8ce62029f19f8a2c84?s=150&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Avatar of Brian Lumagod\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-full\"><p>Brian has spent 10 years in the web hosting trenches, managing servers and troubleshooting issues across various platforms, including WordPress. He&#8217;s seen firsthand the unique security challenges WordPress sites face, and he&#8217;s ready to share his knowledge to help you protect your online presence.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sessions<\/h2><\/p>\n<\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wordcamp-block wordcamp-post-list has-layout-list wordcamp-speakers\"><li class=\"wordcamp-post-list__post wordcamp-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"wordcamp-speaker wordcamp-speakers__post slug-krislyn-escano\">\n\t<h3 class=\"wordcamp-block__item-title wordcamp-speakers__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/krislyn-escano\/\">Krislyn Esca\u00f1o<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-container align-none\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/speaker\/krislyn-escano\/\" class=\"wordcamp-image__avatar-link\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/096934732f811ca34bbfaa50f23017d7686c138f1c2fb4680998e2f76779121b?s=150&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Avatar of Krislyn Esca\u00f1o\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wordcamp-block__item-content wordcamp-speakers__content is-full\"><p>Kris is a seasoned SEO specialist with over 9 years of experience specializing in Off-page SEO for SaaS, tech, and affiliate websites. She is an Outreach Manager for Hunter.io and the founder of Link Forge Digital, an SEO agency. Kris is dedicated to helping businesses build high-quality links that enhance their search engine rankings. Beyond the professional realm, Kris is passionate about traveling for work and leisure.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sessions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is Just the Beginning!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more speaker announcements in the coming weeks. We&#8217;re curating a lineup that&#8217;s as diverse and delicious as Cebu&#8217;s famous street food scene. Get ready to learn, connect, and be inspired at WordCamp Cebu 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Miss Out!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are on sale now! Grab yours today and secure your spot at Cebu&#8217;s premier WordPress event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cebu.wordcamp.org\/2024\/tickets\/\">GET TICKETS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#WordCampCebu2024 #WordPress #CebuTech #SpeakerAnnouncement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready, Cebu! WordCamp Cebu 2024 is heating up, and we&#8217;re thrilled to announce the first batch of speakers who will be gracing our stage on August 24th. 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