WORDCAMP
CAPE TOWN 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, Cape Town.
1 – 2 August 2024

The 2024 WordCamp Cape Town speakers

  • My name is Ansie and I am a qualified nurse that was looking for a way to support my family by working from home and found WordPress to do just that. Call it luck or just determination with lots of hard work, but found a job as a presale support agent for a WordPress plugin…

  • As the General Manager of WigWag, Danielle is responsible for managing all aspects of this payments company for entrepreneurs and startups. In the past, Danielle has worked for both large banks and payment startups. During her time as Open Innovation Manager at Standard Bank, she ran the product development of Shyft. In the startup space,…

  • Dirk, Co-Founder & CMO at Semantica Digital, is a highly experienced and knowledgeable digital professional with over two decades of expertise in the industry. With his specialization in digital strategy, development, online marketing, and e-commerce, he offers valuable guidance to businesses of all sizes. He helps them establish or scale their online presence for optimal…

  • Felicia is a Developer Advocate, Technical Writer and technology enthusiast with a passion for documentation, open-source and community building. As a seasoned professional with experience in both corporate and the gig-world, she combines technical expertise with a knack for storytelling with the aim to bridge the gap between real-world impact and cutting-edge technology.

  • Femi is a dedicated IT specialist with over 8 years of experience in development and system support. He is an active volunteer, contributing his expertise to the WordPress community and the broader tech community in South Africa. Femi is passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion within the industry, advocating for equitable opportunities and mentorship programs…

  • I am a freelance WordPress web developer and have been building WordPress websites for the past 10 years. I have worked and work with a variety of agencies on providing solutions in terms of their website, management of it and SEO work.

  • I studied marketing and information management, which laid a strong foundation for my role as one of Woww’s team leads, specialising in E-commerce and hosting. I’ve been part of Woww for the last 6 years and have helped grow the team to 32 people. Originally from Wolseley in the Western Cape, I am passionate about…

  • Leon has been to 21 cities around the world to run workshops for millionaire entrepreneurs in South Africa, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Mauritius, Bahrain, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda and Tanzania. He has worked with some of South Africa’s top brands including Vodacom, Pam Golding Properties, Jeep, Virgin Active, The Foschini Group, Renault, TransUnion, Bidvest Bank & Nedbank.…

  • The founder of Obox, a WordPress theme and plugin company that has a deep experience in building for WordPress, now focussing on building Elementor alongside running a small WordPress agency.

  • Miriro is a seasoned publishing editor and writer, having worked with leading brands in investment, energy, business leadership, and entrepreneurship. Passionate about Africa’s development, Miriro is also a dynamic marketing consultant with 15 years experience working with start-ups and large multinational corporations. She is a pan-African speaker and VIP journalist having interviewed heads of state…

  • My name is Rudi Roux and I am founder and head of development at Webworx. I have been working in WordPress and doing custom WordPress development for the past 15 years, and have built many different types of websites using it, everything from Headless woocommerce stores to Saas software for automative workshops to agent portals…

  • Schalk is a software engineer and product design consultant working on various personal, commercial, and open-source projects. He usually finds himself at the intersection of interaction design and engineering, having done contract work for National Treasury, The Google Foundation, Replit, Sea Monster Entertainment, Seedstars, CSS-Tricks, and various others. He has lectured in a senior capacity…

  • Software Engineer | AI Enthusiast | Former Global Shaper (World Economic Forum)

  • Simone le Roux is a dynamic professional with a diverse background and a passion for ecommerce. With a career spanning various industries, including hospitality and education, Simone has cultivated a rich skill set that enables her to connect with audiences from all walks of life. In her previous role at OfferZen, Simone discovered a passion…

  • Experienced Head of Retail in the Sports industry. Skilled in Business Development, Operations Management, Customer Relations Management, Sales, Digital Marketing, Innovation, collaborations, website management and Business Administration. I consider myself to be a hard worker, always willing to learn and solving problems. Qualified Lifeline councillor. MBA Graduate. Thesis topic : EVALUATING LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES IN A…

  • Travis, a seasoned online business entrepreneur and advisor, began his WordPress journey in 2013. Now, as a Customer Success Manager at Woo, he supports some of the platform’s largest merchants. A passionate community advocate and educator, Travis leverages his expertise to develop practical solutions for his customers that help to achieve their goals.


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