{"id":8356,"date":"2026-02-17T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=8356"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T05:45:11","slug":"panel-announcement-education-initiatives-in-the-wordpress-ecosystem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/panel-announcement-education-initiatives-in-the-wordpress-ecosystem\/","title":{"rendered":"Panel Announcement: Education Initiatives in the WordPress Ecosystem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Education is evolving \u2014 and so is the way we learn, contribute, and grow within the WordPress community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At WordCamp Asia 2026<\/strong>, we\u2019re bringing together three passionate leaders who are actively shaping how WordPress connects with students, educators, and aspiring contributors around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Education Initiatives in the WordPress Ecosystem<\/strong> is a dynamic panel discussion focused on how open source and academia can work hand-in-hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This panel brings together leaders driving some of the most impactful education initiatives in the WordPress ecosystem \u2014 from Campus Connect programs and student clubs to structured contribution pathways and academic collaboration through WP Credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Panelists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Raitis Sevelis<\/strong><\/a> – Moderator<\/strong>
Product leader with 10+ years driving strategic growth for WordPress-focused B2B and B2C solutions, including WPBakery page builder. Deep expertise in e-commerce, UX, and scaling organizational teams. Active educator, speaker, and community contributor with a strong presence in IT and WordPress spaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Anand Upadhyay<\/a><\/strong>
Initiator of WordPress Campus Connect, Anand has been instrumental in bringing hands-on WordPress workshops to colleges and universities, helping students move from theory to real-world open source contribution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Destiny Kanno<\/a><\/strong>
Head of Community Education at Automattic, Destiny leads efforts around structured learning pathways and community-driven education programs that connect learners with real contribution opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maciej Pilarski<\/a>
Maciej Pilarski (Matt)<\/strong> is a Community Wrangler at Automattic, contributing to WordPress.org and focusing on education and new contributors. He works on the WordPress Credits Program, connecting students with open source through university partnerships and mentorship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This conversation will explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n