Oct. 28, 2026

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Exploring WordPress Block Themes, AI, and the Future of Site Creation

WordPress site creation is evolving fast, with block themes, AI tools, and new approaches to design changing how developers, designers, and agencies build websites. On November 11 at noon Eastern, Brian Gardner joins WP Product Talk, alongside co-hosts Matt Cromwell and Katie Keith, to share his latest explorations across the WordPress ecosystem, from themes like Suede, Ollie, and Miles to the growing possibilities of large language models (LLMs).

What do these emerging tools mean for the future of WordPress site creation? We’ll explore the opportunities, experiments, and practical implications of block themes and AI-powered workflows, looking at how these developments could reshape the way websites are designed and built. Whether you're a developer, designer, or agency owner, join us for a conversation about what's changing and what might come next.

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