Love being on stage and keeping the crowd engaged? Here’s your chance to guide conversations, spark excitement, and shape unforgettable moments at WordCamp Asia, the biggest WordPress gathering in Asia! Step up, take the mic, and bring the event to life.
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Why Become an Emcee?
WordCamp Asia isn’t just another conference. It’s a space where thousands of WordPress enthusiasts, developers, designers, and business owners gather to share, learn, and grow. As an emcee, you’ll be right at the heart of it all.
What you gain by taking the Mic?
Grab the mic, take the spotlight, and discover how this role can elevate your journey in the WordPress community!
- Build visibility in the global WordPress community
- Sharpen your public speaking and presentation skills
- Connect with speakers, contributors, and industry leaders
- Play a key role in making sessions flow smoothly
What are the Roles and Responsibilities of an Emcee?
Being an emcee means more than holding a microphone. You’ll set the tone for the event and help create a welcoming space for everyone.
Your role will include:
- Introducing speakers and their topics with clarity and energy.
- Keeping sessions on time and well-paced.
- Engaging the audience and encouraging interaction.
- Sharing key announcements and updates from the organizers.
- Ensuring seamless transitions between talks, breaks, and panels.
- Keeping the audience engaged in cases of technical issues or delays.
What We’re Looking For?
You don’t need to be a professional speaker to apply. What matters most is your confidence, presence, and enthusiasm for the community.
We’re looking for:
- Friendly, approachable communicators.
- Comfort speaking in front of a large, diverse audience.
- Clear English, with the ability to connect across cultures.
- Reliability and availability for rehearsals and assigned sessions.
- Genuine passion for WordPress and open source.
How Selection Works?
We believe in fair opportunities and diverse representation. Here’s how we’ll select emcees for WordCamp Asia 2026:
- Every application is reviewed with care.
- We consider diversity across regions, languages, and backgrounds
- Enthusiasm and commitment weigh as much as experience
- Orientation and rehearsals will be scheduled before the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll get to be on stage in front of one of the largest WordPress gatherings in the world. It’s a chance to connect with community members, build your visibility, and learn directly from experts. Emcees also receive a complimentary ticket to attend the event.
Not at all. Prior emcee or hosting experience helps, but what matters most is your ability to speak clearly, hold attention, and keep the room energized.
Yes, go ahead and purchase your ticket when sales open. If you’re chosen as an emcee, you’ll be given a complimentary non-transferable ticket. You can then pass your purchased ticket to someone else.
Our team reviews every application closely. We look for people who can bring energy to the stage and represent the diversity of our community. Final selections are based on schedule needs and balance across applicants.
We will notify selected emcees by the end of December 2025 / starting of January 2026.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at asia-speakers@wordcamp.org.
Yes, you’re welcome to apply for more than one role. If selected for multiple, you’ll be asked to confirm which one you’d like to take on.
This varies, but emcees usually cover 2-3 sessions in a day. Assignments will be planned, so you’ll know your schedule in advance of the event.
Reach out to us anytime at asia-speakers@wordcamp.org
Yes. Emcees will be invited to orientation and rehearsal sessions to get familiar with the flow, stage setup, and speaker introductions.
🕛 Deadline: December 15, 2025, 11:59 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
Be Part of the WordPress Story
Emceeing at WordCamp Asia 2026 is more than guiding the stage. It’s about bringing energy, creating connection, and weaving together the stories of our speakers, attendees, and community.
As an emcee, you’ll help set the tone, keep the program flowing, and make the experience memorable for everyone.
We’re excited to see how you’ll bring your personality, passion, and presence to the stage.
Ready to engage, uplift, and be the heartbeat of the event?
Thank you,
From WordCamp Asia 2026 Program Team