The Human Library Returns to WordCamp Asia 2025 Contributor Day. This innovative event invites attendees to engage in meaningful one-on-one conversations with “Human Books,” individuals with extraordinary stories, perspectives, and expertise. By focusing on themes of inclusivity, learning, and empathy, the Human Library aims to bridge gaps in understanding and promote a sense of community within the WordPress ecosystem and beyond.
This unique program invites attendees to connect one-on-one with experienced WordPress contributors, known as “Books,” who share their stories, knowledge, and expertise. It’s a chance to:
- Learn from seasoned contributors.
- Get inspired by real-world experiences.
- Build connections within the WordPress community.
Last year, one of our “Books,” a WordPress developer, inspired an attendee to start contributing code to WordPress Core—just one of many meaningful stories!
Each Human “Book” represents a diverse range of experiences, from overcoming challenges in tech entrepreneurship to navigating nontraditional career paths in web development. Attendees can “check out” them for their respective time-slot conversation, allowing them to ask questions, share ideas, and gain fresh insights.
Whether you are a beginner looking for guidance or a seasoned professional seeking new perspectives, the Human Library provides a rare opportunity to learn directly from real-life experiences in an open and safe environment.
Meet Our Human Books
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Milana Cap
Topics:
- Documentation, Plugin Review
- WordPress, HTML, API, WP-CLI
- Freelancing, Agency Work
Time Slots:
- 🌤 02:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Dhanendran Rajagopal
Topics:
- Enterprise Publishing Tools
- Headless Sites.
Time Slots:
- ☀️ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 🌤 02:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Hari Shanker
Topics:
- Five for the Future
- Sponsored Contribution
- Contributing to the Community Team
- Mentorship in WordPress
Time Slots:
- 🌤 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Ryan Welcher
Topics:
- Gutenberg
- Block Development
- Contributing
Time Slots:
- 🌤 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Nick Diego
Topics:
- Gutenberg Block Development
- Editor Extension Development
Time Slots:
- 🌤 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Riad Benguella
Topics:
- Gutenberg
- DataViews, Components
- Packages, JavaScript
Time Slots:
- ☀️ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 🌤 02:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Nazmul Hasan Robin
Topics:
- Joining a Core Release Party
Time Slots:
- 🌤 03:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Jamie Marsland
Topics:
- YouTube
- Block Themes
Time Slots:
- 🌤 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Birgit Pauli-Haack
Topics:
- Site Editor, Playground
- Block Development
- Block-based Theme Development
- Contributing
Time Slots:
- ☀️ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Jo Minney
Topics:
- UX Research, Usability Testing
- Information Architecture
- Small Business
- WordPress for Charities
- Women/Diversity in Tech
- Running a Meetup
- Speaking at Conferences
Time Slots:
- TBD
Robert Windisch
Topics:
- Multilingual
- Multisite
- Contributing
- Perspective and Democratizing Publishing
- Organize a Small WordCamp
Time Slots:
- 🌤 02:30 – 03:15 PM
James Giroux
Topics:
- TBD
Time Slots:
- TBD
Rashmi Nagpal
Topics:
- WordPress Security
- Artificial Intelligence
Time Slots:
- ☀️ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 🌤 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Chiaki Kouno
Topics:
- WordPress Multilingual
Time Slots:
- ☀️ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Nirmal Desai
Topics:
- Sales, Marketing
- Scaling Agencies
- WordPress as Enterprise Platform
Time Slots:
- TBD
Ziv Geurts
Topics:
- Website Audit
- WordPress Content Creation
- Product Demo Video
Time Slots:
- ☀️ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 🌤 03:15 PM – 04:00 PM
Bert Padilla
Topics:
- eGov using WordPress
- Web Design / Development,
- Web Hosting, AI
- E-Commerce
- Digital Marketing
- Freelancing / Work from Home
Time Slots:
- 🌤 02:30 PM – 03:00 PM
This addition to WordCamp Asia 2025 reflects the community-driven spirit of the WordPress platform, where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are core values. By facilitating authentic connections through the Human Library, organizers hope to inspire attendees to build not just better websites but also stronger, more inclusive communities.
Don’t miss this chance to engage, learn, and grow in ways that transcend traditional conference formats!
