Announcements

  • Namaste India! Guide to Indian Culture

    Namaste India! Guide to Indian Culture

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    ritupriya
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    When you step off the plane in Mumbai for WordCamp Asia 2026, the first things to hit you will likely be the heat and the constant hum of the city. It can be overwhelming at first. But once you settle in, you’ll start to notice something else beneath the surface: a specific kind of energy.…

  • Meet Our Speakers: Round 3

    Meet Our Speakers: Round 3

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    Pooja Derashri
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    Our third speaker announcement brings powerful voices from across the WordPress ecosystem, sharing real experiences, fresh ideas, and practical insights.

  • Apply for Scholarships to Attend WordCamp Asia 2026

    Apply for Scholarships to Attend WordCamp Asia 2026

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    Meher Bala
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    We’re teaming up with The WordPress Foundation and WordCamp Central. Together, we’re offering two scholarships for WordCamp Asia 2026. This continues our efforts from past years. Two people will get the chance to attend Asia’s flagship WordCamp in Mumbai. Here are the two scholarships you can apply for: Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship Kim Parsell was…

  • Shoot the Vibe: Call for Photographers

    Shoot the Vibe: Call for Photographers

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    Manjul
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    This role is not about just owning a camera. It is about owning the moment. We are looking for visual storytellers with a sharp eye, quick reflexes, and the ability to capture energy as it unfolds. If you can spot the magic before it happens and frame it perfectly, this is your zone. You will…

  • Call for Contributor Day Workshop Facilitators

    Call for Contributor Day Workshop Facilitators

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    Anand Upadhyay
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    Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia has always been about learning, collaboration, and giving back to WordPress.  Alongside the traditional Contributor Day format, this year we are introducing a set of focused, hands-on workshops designed for attendees new to WordPress or contributing. These workshops are not a replacement for the existing Contributor Day activities. Instead, they…

  • Meet Our Speakers: Round 2

    Meet Our Speakers: Round 2

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    Pratik Shrestha
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    The second round of WordCamp Asia 2026 speakers is here. Meet more builders, leaders, and community voices sharing real-world insights, practical lessons, and experiences that shape the WordPress ecosystem across Asia and beyond. More inspiring sessions to come—this journey is only getting started.

  • Contributor Day Registration Is Now Open!

    Contributor Day Registration Is Now Open!

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    Rolly Bueno
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    Registration for WordCamp Asia 2026 Contributor Day is now open. Join a welcoming, hands on day of learning, collaboration, and contribution to the WordPress open source project. With beginner friendly workshops, the new Open Source Library for one on one conversations, and Make WordPress team tables, Contributor Day truly is for everyone. Whether you are…

  • Meet Our Speakers: Round 1

    Meet Our Speakers: Round 1

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    Pooja Derashri
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    We are pleased to announce the first round of speakers who will be joining us on April 9-11, 2026, in Mumbai, India. This is the first in a series of announcements

  • Apply to Become an Open-Source Book and Share Your Expertise

    Apply to Become an Open-Source Book and Share Your Expertise

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    Rolly Bueno
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    Apply now to be an Open Source Book at WordCamp Asia 2026 Contributor Day! Share your stories, insights, and experiences in technology, community, creativity, and personal growth with attendees. Connect one-on-one in a respectful, conversational space, inspire others, and help continue the tradition of the ‘Human Library’ now reintroduced as Open Source Library.

  • Get Pro Pass for WordCamp Asia 2026 – and join the Social Dinner

    Get Pro Pass for WordCamp Asia 2026 – and join the Social Dinner

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    Elvina Goves
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    Introducing the Pro Pass for WordCamp Asia 2026 – your upgrade for more visibility, stronger networking, and an enhanced conference experience. Enjoy exclusive perks like priority placement on the Attendees page, a mention in a blog post, and an invite to the Social Night Dinner. Both Standard and Pro Passes will be available when the…

  • Call for Wapuu Designs – Help Shape Our Official Mascot

    Call for Wapuu Designs – Help Shape Our Official Mascot

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    Sunita Rai
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    WordCamp Asia 2026 is inviting the community to submit their own Wapuu designs! Whether you’re a designer, artist, or Wapuu fan, you’re welcome to create and share your version of WordPress’s beloved mascot. Submit original artwork by January 15, 2026, for a chance to have your Wapuu featured across event merchandise, platforms, and promotions.

  • In Loving Memory of Zeel Thakkar

    In Loving Memory of Zeel Thakkar

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    Aditya Kane
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    It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the passing of Zeel Thakkar, a beloved member of the WordPress community and organiser of WordCamp Asia 2026. Zeel, who is from Ahmedabad, was attending WordCamp Surat on November 16, and was rushed to the hospital as she took ill.…