{"id":665,"date":"2025-09-14T13:54:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T08:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?page_id=665"},"modified":"2025-11-03T20:17:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T14:47:25","slug":"apply-next-host-city","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/apply-next-host-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for WordCamp Asia 2027 Host City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Asia is the flagship WordCamp of our region, where the WordPress community from across Asia and the world comes together to learn, share, and celebrate. Each year, a new city in Asia has the chance to welcome thousands of attendees, showcase its unique culture, and create memories that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, it\u2019s time to choose our next destination. <strong>Applications are officially open for the host city of WordCamp Asia 2027!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Host WordCamp Asia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosting WordCamp Asia is more than organizing an event, it\u2019s about making your city the heart of the WordPress world for a few unforgettable days. Imagine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your city on the global stage.<\/strong> Attendees from dozens of countries will experience your culture, food, and landmarks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A boost for your local community.<\/strong> Hosting strengthens your WordPress network, inspires new contributors, and builds momentum for years ahead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connections that last.<\/strong> Organizers, sponsors, and attendees will carry friendships and memories from your city long after the event ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your city has an enthusiastic WordPress community and the energy to bring people together, this is your chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We\u2019re Looking For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To host a flagship WordCamp, your city should ideally have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A welcoming and active WordPress community with some past event experience (meetups or WordCamps).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A venue big enough to welcome around <strong>(attendee capacity).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility for both international and local travelers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A committed and diverse organizing team ready to collaborate with the global community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019ve never hosted something this large before, you won\u2019t be doing this alone. The global organizing team will be there to guide and support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think your city could be the next home of WordCamp Asia? We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Timeframe<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Deadline to Apply<\/strong>:<\/td><td>November 5, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Host city Announcement<\/strong>:<\/td><td>April 11, 2026 (During Closing Remarks at WordCamp Asia 2026)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScqWMyoKxHLjYOIWht8SNaUHUwtmTG3MAf9DhgnAwzbxNyFrQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process and Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once applications are in, the Leadership Team will carefully review them, and we will get in touch if we need any extra details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>big reveal of the host city will happen live during the closing remarks of WordCamp Asia 2026<\/strong>, so don\u2019t miss it! After the announcement, we\u2019ll open the doors for more organizers to come on board and help bring the next WordCamp Asia to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Part of WordCamp Asia\u2019s Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every host city adds something special, its people, culture, and energy become part of WordCamp Asia\u2019s history. Hosting is about more than logistics; it\u2019s about creating a space where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and proud to be part of the WordPress community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will your city be the one to bring us all together in 2027?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apply today and let\u2019s make it happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1MPGjQx4YSf4UbM9LAcqLgbLxcxrOfLQgiGJoaCKxtjk\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join us in Mumbai for WordCamp Asia 2026 and celebrate the 2027 host city announcement together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordCamp Asia is the flagship WordCamp of our region, where the WordPress community from across Asia and the world comes together to learn, share, and celebrate. 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