Digital Strategist

WordPress Developer

Content Creator

Unapologetic Punk

Mitch Canter

Speaking

If you’re reading this page, then it’s because something about my bio or experience has piqued your interest. You have an event that you are hosting – a conference; a luncheon; a continuing education session. I have the knowledge, experience, and entertainment value to ensure that event is a resounding success.

Whether it’s a keynote to thousands, or an intimate class for a few, I can make it educational and entertaining – after all, a good speaker can be both.

Sound good? Awesome – contact me and let’s talk. Need convincing? Read on…

Topics of Choice

If you want me to speak my best, here are the best topics I can give a session on:

  • People Management
    • Effective 1:1s
    • Leading Through a Crisis
  • Content Strategy
    • Streaming as a Content Strategy
    • Working with Livestreamers as a Brand
    • Content Creation 101
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
    • Social Media Strategies for Brands
  • WordPress Development / Web Design
    • Design Principles for Brands
    • Working with Outside Agencies as a Brand
    • WordPress 101

Speaker Bio

If you need to grab a quick biography for a speaking engagement, use this:

Mitch Canter is a seasoned Director of Engineering, digital strategist, and content creator based in Nashville, TN. For over two decades, he has built WordPress-powered solutions that range from polished personal blogs to enterprise-level platforms.

Currently, Mitch leads engineering at WebDevStudios, where he guides cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, scalable WordPress experiences. His role extends beyond code—shaping strategy, mentoring developers, and cultivating digital products that are both powerful and purposeful.

Outside of work, Mitch is a creator at heart. He streams on Twitch, produces videos for YouTube, and enjoys making memories with his wife and five kids.

Previous Speaking Experience

2008
Event NameDateEvent Location
PodCamp NashvilleFebruary 09, 2008Nashville, TN
Voices that Matter Web Design ConferenceJune 10-13, 2008Nashville, TN
PodCamp OhioJune 28, 2008Columbus, OH
WordCamp BirminghamSeptember 27-28, 2008Birmingham, AL
BarCamp MemphisOctober 16, 2008Memphis, TN
BarCamp NashvilleOctober 18, 2008Nashville, TN
2009
Event NameDateEvent Location
PodCamp NashvilleMarch 07, 2009Nashville, TN
BarCamp BirminghamMay 02, 2009Birmingham, AL
BarCamp ChattanoogaAugust 01, 2009Chattanooga, TN
BarCamp ChattanoogaAugust 01, 2009Chattanooga, TN
Social South ConferenceAugust 21, 2009Birmingham, AL
WordCamp BirminghamSeptember 26-27, 2009Birmingham, AL
BlogWorldExpoOctober 15-17, 2009Las Vegas, NV
Fellowship CEO Group2009Brentwood, TN
Middle Tennessee State University – Panel Discussion2009Murfreesboro, TN
Career Day Discussion2009Murfreesboro, TN
2010
Event NameDateEvent Location
WordCamp AtlantaJanuary 08-09, 2010Atlanta, GA
WordCamp Ohio / PodCamp OhioJune 19, 2010Columbus, OH
WordCamp BirminghamSeptember 18-19, 2010Birmingham, AL
BarCamp NashvilleOctober 16, 2010Nashville, TN
Career Day Discussion2010Murfreesboro, TN
2011
Event NameDateEvent Location
WordPress MeetupJanuary 2011Atlanta, GA
FirstCamp NashvilleMarch 04, 2011Nashville, TN
PodCamp NashvilleMarch 26, 2011Nashville, TN
ScoreConApril 09, 2011Birmingham, AL
BlogWorldExpo NYMay 24-26, 2011New York, NY
WordCamp ColumbusJune 17-19, 2011Columbus, OH
WordCamp FayettevilleJuly 30-31, 2011Fayetteville, AR
WordCamp BirminghamSeptember 17, 2011Birmingham, AL
Barcamp NashvilleOctober 15, 2011Nashville, TN
BlogWorldExpo LANovember 03-05, 2011Los Angeles, CA
2012
Event NameDateEvent Location
PodCamp NashvilleApril 14, 2012Nashville, TN
WordCamp NashvilleApril 21, 2012Nashville, TN
BlogWorldExpo NYJune 05-07, 2012New York, NY
WordCamp NYCJune 09-10, 2012New York, NY
NCDevConSept 29-30, 2012Raleigh, NC
2013
Event NameDateEvent Location
New Media Expo (Formerly BlogWorldExpo)January 06-08, 2013Las Vegas, NV
Travel Blogger’s ExpoMay 31 – June 02, 2013Toronto, ON, Canada
Y’all ConnectJuly 23, 2013Birmingham, AL
Travel Blogger’s ExpoOctober 03-04, 2013Dublin, Ireland
BarCamp NashvilleNovember 02, 2013Nashville, TN
2014
Event NameDateEvent Location
New Media ExpoJanuary 04-06, 2014Las Vegas, NV
WordCamp NashvilleMay 02, 2014Nashville, TN
PodCamp NashvilleMay 17, 2014Nashville, TN
WordCamp ColumbusAugust 1-2, 2014Columbus, OH
TBEX EuropeOctober 20-24Athens, Greece
2015
Event NameDateEvent Location
New Media ExpoApril 13-16, 2015Las Vegas, NV
TBEX EuropeApril 30 – May 3, 2015Costa Brava, Spain
Type-A Con – EastOct 10, 2015Atlanta, GA
TBEX AsiaOct 14 – 17, 2015Bangkok, Thailand
2016
Event NameDateEvent Location
WordCamp AtlantaMarch 18 – 20, 2016Nashville, TN
@Midwest ConferenceApril 7, 2016Normal, IL
Craft Content NashvilleApril 9, 2016Nashville, TN
WordCamp NashvilleSeptember 17, 2016Nashville, TN
WordCamp LouisvilleNovember 12, 2016Louisville, KY
2017
Event NameDateEvent Location
WPCampusJuly 14-16, 2017Buffalo, NY
HighEdWeb 2017October 8-10, 2017Hartford, CT
WPCampusJuly 14-16, 2017Buffalo, NY
2018
Event NameDateEvent Location
Midwest Digital MarketingMarch 27-28, 2018St. Louis, MO
Digital Summit – Kansas CityMay 15-17, 2018Kansas City, MO
MARCOM.CAJune 6-7, 2018Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Digital Summit – ChicagoSeptember 26-27, 2018Chicago, IL
Type-A ParentSeptember 27-29, 2018Chicago, IL
Digital Summit – CharlotteOctober 3-4, 2018Charlotte, NC
HighEdWeb 2018October 21-23, 2018Sacramento, CA
2019

Hiatus Year

2020

Speaking Hiatus Due to Pandemic / COVID-19

2021
Event NameDateEvent Location
Midwest Digital MarketingApril 26-29, 2018Online / Virtual
2022

No Speaking Engagements

2023

No Speaking Engagements

2024
Event NameDateEvent Location
St. Jude Creator SummitApril 24-25, 2024Memphis, TN
[WPEngine Webinar]
Mastering Web Development Efficiency: Automate and Scale your Agency		Sept 10, 2024Online
2025
Event NameDateEvent Location
Gaming Community ExpoJuly 25-26, 2025Orlando, FL
WordCamp USAug 26-29, 2025Portland, OR

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