Innovation is no longer happening behind closed doors. In today’s world, the most impactful products are being built in public powered by open source collaboration and accelerated by AI. This session explores how developers, founders, and creators are leveraging transparency, community, and intelligent tools to build faster, learn quicker, and scale ideas globally.
We’ll dive into how open source is shaping the foundation of modern AI, why “building in public” is becoming a competitive advantage, and how WordPress professionals can tap into this shift to grow their skills, influence, and opportunities. From real-world examples to practical strategies, this talk will challenge the traditional approach to innovation and show how anyone can participate in shaping the future out in the open.