The “Call for Speakers” is closed now. We are not accepting any new applications.
Thank you for considering applying as a speaker to WordCamp Asia.
Important Dates
Below are the important dates you need to remember. All deadlines end at 11:59 PM UTC +7 (ICT – Indochina Time). Please note we are following the host city’s timezone.
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Closing Call for Speakers | 30 September 2022 |
| Announce First Batch of Speakers | 15 November 2022 |
| Publish Schedule | 31 December 2022 |
FAQ
Below are some details that can help you proceed. If your question is not answered below, please drop an email to asia-speakers@wordcamp.org.
What topic should you apply with?
We accept ALL topics related to WordPress and beyond, and encourage them. The charm of WordCamp Asia is that we welcome a diverse lineup of talented speakers to provide value to our broad audience.
We are looking for diverse topics and inspirational stories. If you’re not sure what to talk about and need some ideas, below are some talk categories you may consider but you are more than welcome to apply outside these categories:
- Accessibility
- Business
- Community
- Careers
- Design
- Development
- Marketing
- Writing
How long should your presentation be?
We are planning the following formats for sessions:
- Long talks – 40 minutes total (30 mins for talk + 10 mins for Q&A)
- Lightning talks – 10 minutes total (10 mins for talk only. No Q&A)
We plan to have three tracks, and each slot in the schedule will be one hour. Content will take up to 45 minutes of each hour, which gives attendees 15 minutes after each session to switch tracks, grab a cup of coffee, and chat with other attendees.
Which language should your talk be in?
We require all talks to be in English only. Sorry, we won’t be able to accept non-English talks this year.
Do you have to be an experienced speaker to apply?
WordCamp Asia 2023 will be the biggest WordPress-related conference in Asia, so it is recommended that you have some speaking experience. Speaking in front of a broad audience can be overwhelming even for more experienced speakers.
When reviewing speaker applications, we will take your previous speaking experience into account. Your past speaking experiences can be at non-WordPress events. Please make sure to include at least one video link to your previous talk during application submission.
If you want help to refine, review and practice your talk, you can visit #diverse-speaker-support Slack channel in the WordPress.org Slack.
If you haven’t already spoken at a WordPress event, there is still time to speak at your local WordCamp or meetup to gain more practice. Here is a list of all upcoming WordCamps.
What is our application deadline and process?
The Call for Speakers will be open until September 30, 2022, so please make sure that you send in your application in time.
When will workshop applications open?
Currently, we are not planning to host workshops.
If anything changes, we will publish a separate “Call for Workshops”.
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How many talks you can submit?
Please limit your applications to only one. We understand you might have many ideas and topics to speak about but as we are expecting a big volume of applications, making it unlimited will make things worse for all of us. So please submit your best application. Give your best!
What if I submit more than one application?
We will consider the most recent one and delete all previous submissions.
What if I need to edit my application?
We are using Google Forms to accept applications. You will receive a copy of your submission with the edit link to it via email. Please ensure that the email you use is a valid email address.
Should you buy a ticket?
If you are selected as a speaker, we will be giving you a complimentary ticket to attend the event.
If you couldn’t make the cut, we will give you an option to buy a ticket at a later date. We have kept enough tickets reserved for this case so no need to buy a ticket now if you are applying as a speaker.
So…
Are you ready to speak at the biggest WordPress conference in Asia? We’re looking forward to receiving your application!
The “Call for Speakers” is closed now. We are not accepting any new applications.