{"id":1737,"date":"2026-04-02T14:11:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=1737"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:11:54","slug":"the-new-digital-journey-meet-the-latest-speakers-for-wordcamp-portugal-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/the-new-digital-journey-meet-the-latest-speakers-for-wordcamp-portugal-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The new digital journey: Meet the latest speakers for WordCamp Portugal 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>How we discover, design, and interact with the web is undergoing a massive transformation. Today, we are excited to introduce three speakers who are experts in navigating this new landscape. From redefining the traditional marketing funnel to optimizing for non-human AI visitors and applying 2026 design trends, these sessions will provide you with a roadmap for the future of digital presence. 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He is a frequent speaker on digital strategy and a supporter of the international tech ecosystem. In his talk, <strong>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/session\/beyond-the-funnel-how-ai-is-redefining-customer-journeys\/\" data-type=\"wcb_session\" data-id=\"1638\">Beyond the Funnel: How AI Is Redefining Customer Journeys<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong>, Jorge explores how the traditional marketing funnel is becoming obsolete. He will provide a new mental model for understanding non-linear, AI-influenced customer behaviors and practical ideas for redesigning your digital presence for the AI era.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/04\/slobodan-manicsq.jpg\" alt=\"Slobodan Manic\" class=\"wp-image-1740 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/04\/slobodan-manicsq.jpg 800w, https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/04\/slobodan-manicsq-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/04\/slobodan-manicsq-768x821.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/speaker\/slobodan-manic\/\" data-type=\"wcb_speaker\" data-id=\"1589\">Slobodan Manic<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slobodan &#8220;Sani&#8221; Mani\u0107 is a website optimization consultant and former CTO at Search Engine Journal. With over 15 years of experience and 200 podcast episodes on digital optimization, he focuses on the intersection of SEO and web performance. In his talk, <strong>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/session\/your-website-is-not-just-your-website-anymore-now-what\/\" data-type=\"wcb_session\" data-id=\"1607\">Your Website Is Not Just Your Website Anymore, Now What?<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong>, Sani discusses how AI agents and LLMs interact with sites via structured data and entity signals. He will explain how to optimize your presence for a future where your next million visitors might not be human.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/04\/Gustavo_Galati-848x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gustavo Galati\" class=\"wp-image-1742 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/04\/Gustavo_Galati-848x1024.jpg 848w, https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/04\/Gustavo_Galati-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/04\/Gustavo_Galati-768x928.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/04\/Gustavo_Galati.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portugal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/speaker\/gustavo-galati\/\" data-type=\"wcb_speaker\" data-id=\"1619\">Gustavo Galati<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gustavo Galati is a computer professional with 36 years of experience, currently working as a Partners Manager at Elementor. 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