Contributor Day is an important part of WordCamp Asia, where people come together to learn, collaborate, and contribute back to WordPress.
At WordCamp Asia 2026, alongside the conventional Contributor Day experience, we are introducing a set of focused, hands-on workshops designed to support attendees who are new to WordPress or not yet ready to jump into contribution.
These workshops are not a replacement for Contributor Day. Instead, they provide a more guided and welcoming starting point. Participants can build confidence, learn by doing, and better understand how to get involved.
What to Expect?
The workshops will run alongside the usual Contributor Day activities and are designed to be interactive, practical, and beginner-friendly.
Each session follows a hands-on approach. Participants will be able to follow along, experiment, and ask questions throughout the workshop.
These workshops are open to anyone who feels they can benefit from them, whether you are completely new to WordPress or looking to strengthen your fundamentals.
Seating is limited and will be filled as participants arrive. We recommend coming early to secure your spot.
Since these are hands-on sessions, attendees are encouraged to come prepared with their laptops, chargers, power adapters, and any required accessories. Make sure your laptop is fully charged before the session to get the most out of the experience.
You’ll also need to register for Contributor Day in advance.
Workshop Lineup
WordPress Core Development Setup
Time:
🕒 ☀️ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
This workshop introduces the process of setting up a local environment for WordPress Core development.
What to expect:
A practical walkthrough of the tools, setup process, and initial steps needed to prepare a Core development environment. Ideal for anyone curious about how Core contribution begins.
Facilitators:
Prem Tiwari
Lead Facilitator
Nimesh Agrawal
Co-Facilitators
Indira Biswas
Co-Facilitators
Beginner’s WordPress
Time:
🕒 ☀️ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
This workshop is designed for attendees who are new to WordPress or still exploring how it works.
What to expect:
A guided introduction to WordPress basics in a supportive environment. Participants will gain familiarity with the platform and build confidence to explore further.
Facilitators:
Jamie Marsland
Lead Facilitator
Rajan Lama
Co-Facilitators
Mohammad Ansari
Co-Facilitators
Full Site Editing (FSE) Theme
Time:
🕒 🌤️ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
This workshop focuses on modern ways to build and customize WordPress sites using Full Site Editing.
What to expect:
A hands-on introduction to block themes and Full Site Editing workflows. Participants will learn how modern WordPress themes work and how to start using them effectively.
Facilitators:
Birgit Pauli-Haack
Lead Facilitator
Muhammad Ridwan
Co-Facilitators
Bijay Yadav
Co-Facilitators
Beginner’s Guide to SEO
Time:
🕒 🌤️ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
This workshop is designed to make SEO simple and approachable for beginners.
What to expect:
A practical introduction to SEO fundamentals with insights that can be applied to websites right away. Ideal for participants who want to understand how search visibility works.
Facilitators:
Pimchanok Ariyawanwit
Lead Facilitator
Minal Purwar
Co-Facilitators
Join Us
If you are attending WordCamp Asia 2026 and looking for a more guided way to begin your journey, these workshops are designed to help you take that first step with confidence.
We look forward to seeing you at Contributor Day.
