The Stage Is Yours!
The Call for Speakers for WordCamp Asia 2026 is now open.
If you’ve got a lesson to share, a project worth unpacking, or a perspective the WordPress community needs to hear, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to speak at the largest WordPress event in Asia and be part of a global conversation built on openness, collaboration, and real experience.
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What Kind of Sessions Can You Apply For?
WordCamp Asia 2026 will feature two full days of talks and workshops. All sessions must be in English and follow the WordCamp Code of Conduct. Choose the format that best suits your topic:
Lightning Talk
Duration: 15 minutes (no audience questions)
Quick, impactful presentations that ignite ideas. Perfect for sharing a focused tip, story, or insight.
Regular Talk
Duration: 40 minutes (30 min talk + 10 min Q&A)
In-depth individual talks are designed to share expertise, walkthroughs, or case studies with room for audience interaction.
Joint Session (Two Speakers)
Duration: 40 minutes (30 min talk + 10 min Q&A)
Great for shared projects, paired experiences, or contrasting viewpoints.
Hands-On Workshop
Duration: 90 minutes to Half-Day
Interactive learning sessions with live demos, practical exercises, and real-time guidance. Ideal for in-depth training
What Can You Speak About?
We’re open to a wide range of WordPress and web-related topics, from development to design, business to community, strategy to storytelling. All sessions should benefit the audience. Kindly avoid repetitions of previous sessions.
Here are some themes and topics we’re particularly excited about (these are just suggestions, and we welcome fresh, original ideas too):
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- AI and WordPress Integration
- The evolution of the workflow for creating WordPress sites using AI
- AI-powered content creation and editorial workflows
- Designing smarter user experiences with AI-driven personalization
- AI in SEO and digital marketing for WordPress websites
- Using AI for accessibility improvements
- AI-powered support and chatbots in WordPress ecosystems
- Leveraging AI for code generation, testing, and debugging
- Case studies: How businesses are scaling with AI + WordPress
- The possibilities and risks of AI utilization in contribution management
- AI and Cybersecurity
- Using AI for Campaign Creation and Management
Business, Marketing & Growth
- Freelancing, Entrepreneurship, and Business Growth
- Scaling WordPress Agencies & Product Companies
- Growth Strategies & Marketing Automation
- Content Strategy, SEO, and Digital Marketing
- Hiring, Team Building, and Remote Work Best Practices
Community, Contribution & Culture
- Open Source Contribution & WordPress Community Building
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability in Tech
- Case Studies & Real-World Success Stories
- Thriving in Distributed/Remote WordPress Teams
Development & Technical Topics
- What’s Next in WordPress? (Future of Core, Roadmap insights)
- WordPress Development & the Open Source Ecosystem
- Block Editor (Gutenberg), Themes, and Plugin Development
- Website Performance, Security, and Optimization
- Headless WordPress & Decoupled Architectures
- Web Accessibility Best Practices
- Implementing Agile and Modern Development Frameworks
- Latest Trends in Web and WordPress Technologies
Design & User Experience
- Accessibility-Driven Design Approaches
- User Experience (UX) and Interface Design
- From Wireframes to WordPress
- Typography on the Web
- The Future of UX in WordPress
- Designing for Performance
Workshop
- Hands-On Technical Deep Dives
- Content & Design Focused
- Business & Freelancing
- Community & Contribution
- WordPress + AI: Practical use cases and workflows
If your topic doesn’t fit neatly into these, that’s perfectly fine. We’re looking for fresh ideas and original perspectives. Surprise us with something innovative, inspiring, or unconventional.
Why Apply to Speak at WordCamp Asia 2026?
We’re looking for sessions that teach, inspire, or challenge, not product pitches or polished sales talks. Think about what someone else might learn from your experience.
Make an Impact
- Share your knowledge through technical insights, design approaches, business lessons, or personal stories.
- Your talk could be the breakthrough someone else in the community needs.
Gain Global Visibility
- Your talk reaches not only those in the room but also the global community watching the recordings and following online.
Build Real Connections
- Meet developers, designers, marketers, agencies, and contributors who share your passion.
- Many collaborations and friendships begin at WordCamps and continue long after the event.
Keep It Real
- We value practical lessons and authentic stories over polished sales pitches.
- Strong talks are clear, relevant, practical, and original.
First-Time Speakers Welcome
- You don’t need years of experience or a polished stage presence. What matters is your message.
- Our Diverse Speaker support group, where selected speakers can get support and feedback from more experienced WordCamp speaker mentors.
Tip for Your Application
When reviewing applications, we’ll also consider your previous speaking experience. If you have videos from past events, feel free to share them. Don’t have one? No worries! You can record a short video (5-10 minutes) introducing your topic and upload it to a secure location, then share the link in the speaker form.
How many talks can you submit?
You can submit up to two proposals. If more than two are submitted, only the most recent two will be considered. If you need to withdraw a proposal or have any questions, please contact us at asia-speakers@wordcamp.org.
Should you buy a ticket?
You can purchase a ticket when ticket sales open. If you are selected as a speaker, we will give you a complimentary ticket to attend the event. You can ask for a refund for your purchased ticket.
Are you open to being a backup speaker?
During the event, we may need to activate a backup speaker due to incidents out of our control. Just in case, please let us know if you are willing to be selected as a backup speaker.
But not to worry, opting in for a Backup Speaker doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be selected as a main speaker. It just makes the program team easier to know the applicants who were open for the backup speaker, just in case they are not selected as the main speaker.
Embracing Diversity
WordCamp Asia brings together voices from all over the world. We actively welcome submissions from underrepresented communities, new speakers, and those with diverse experiences and perspectives.
The WordPress Diverse Speaker Training group has been working since 2017 to develop a 60-minute workshop. Check it out to learn more. There is also a Slack channel, Diverse Speaker support group, in the main WordPress Slack, where you can meet potential speakers from marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Video on how to join the main WordPress Slack: https://learn.wordpress.org/tutorial/set-up-a-wordpress-org-account/
Join: #diverse-speaker-support
Underrepresented Speaker Support
We are committed to diversity and encourage members from underrepresented groups to apply. Hence, we have started an Underrepresented Speaker Support Initiative to remove financial barriers for speakers, providing support to ensure diverse representation. If you want support, please email us at asia-speakers@wordcamp.org.
Dates to Remember
Below are some important dates to remember:
| Event | Date |
| Call for Speaker Opens | September 12, 2025 |
| Call for Speaker Closes | October 31, 2025 |
| Applicants to Be Notified | Mid-November 2025 |
| Schedule release | Early February 2026 |
| WordCamp Asia | April 9 – 11, 2026 |
Be Part of the WordPress Story
Speaking at WordCamp Asia 2026 is about more than presenting. It’s a chance to be part of something bigger, a community built on sharing, learning, and building the future of the open web together.
We can’t wait to hear your story.
Ready to inspire, educate, and connect with the global WordPress community?
Thank you,
From WordCamp Asia 2026 Program Team