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About Brian Richards

I am the creator of [WPSessions.com](http://wpsessions.com/) and began using WordPress in 2007. In 2011 I started leading and training development teams and really started to come alive. Through WPSessions, I've had the privilege of organizing dozens of WordPress events, producing more than 400 presentations and hosting speakers from all over the globe. Since discovering WordPress, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many amazing WordPress agencies and experts. These relationships have allowed me to help develop sites for Cornell University, Microsoft, Disney, TIME, YMCA, and numerous others. My real passion is for self-directed learning and helping others develop skills and workflows to better solve important and complicated problems. I can’t resist helping good people do great things!

WCGR2014 Speakers Announced

Speakers

After leaving everyone in much suspense for far too long, we’re finally ready to reveal the list of speakers for WordCamp Grand Rapids 2014. We received a lot of great applications, so this was a difficult selection to make.

Without any further ado, and in no particular order, I present to you our 2014 Speakers:

  1. Chris Lema
  2. Jared Olsen
  3. Chris Klosowski
  4. Rebecca Gill
  5. Brian Richards
  6. Michelle Schulp
  7. Brad Parbs
  8. Chad Warner
  9. Kyle Maurer
  10. Peter Shackelford
  11. Nicole Arnold
  12. Ian Wilson
  13. Joel Worsham
  14. Ross Johnson
  15. Taylor Vanden Hoek
  16. Peter DeHaan
  17. Gloria Antonelli
  18. Bob Orchard
  19. Steve Grunwell
  20. Nate Reist
  21. Topher DeRosia
  22. Cameron Barrett
  23. Jim Luke
  24. Dan Kaufman
  25. Tim Yow

Be sure to check back regularly next week as we’ll be publishing the schedule, speaker interviews, and lots of information about the venue, after party, contributor day, and more!

Announcing Our Keynote Speaker: Chris Lema

Announcement

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Hello everyone!

Today we get to share with you some amazing news. Chris Lema, of ChrisLema.com fame, will be our keynote speaker. He will be kicking off the event in a most glorious and inspiring fashion, as only Chris can do. He’s been working with WordPress for 9 years and he blogs daily, most frequently about the WordPress ecosystem.

We can say with certainty that you’ll be quite disappointed if you miss this year’s event.

Tickets are still available, so get yours today!

Keep your eye on the blog and @WCGrandRapids for the next two weeks as we’ll be announcing many more speakers and other interesting tidbits.

Welcome to WordCamp Grand Rapids

Announcement

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Hello world! Another incredible year has passed and we are very excited to announce WordCamp Grand Rapids 2014, taking place Aug 15-17, 2014.

We’re still fleshing out some of the details for the event and this website. If you’re already interested in speaking, sponsoring or volunteering, or attending, we are ready for you!

You can learn more about our venue and travel information, or just get in touch.

We have lots to announce in the coming weeks and we hope you’re as excited as we are!