{"id":3736,"date":"2026-08-26T03:11:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/?page_id=3736"},"modified":"2026-08-26T09:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T01:41:43","slug":"call-for-speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/call-for-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The Call for Speakers for WordCamp Asia 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-custom-main-navy-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4b10e68d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-main-yellow-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Application is now open.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-main-beige-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Asia brings together WordPress enthusiasts, creators, developers, designers, marketers, business owners, contributors, and community leaders from around the world. Every year, our speakers help shape conversations that educate, inspire, and challenge the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-main-beige-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;ve solved a technical problem, built a successful business, contributed to WordPress, or learned valuable lessons through experience, we&#8217;d love to hear your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-main-beige-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">If your session helps others learn something new or see things differently, we encourage you to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-main-navy-color has-custom-main-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-faculty-glyphic-font-family wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/9j8RcD7uaP4DWeZb9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Submit Your Session Proposal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1270\" height=\"967\" data-attachment-id=\"3972\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/call-for-speakers\/call-for-speaker-hero-image\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/call-for-speaker-hero-image.png?fit=1270%2C967&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1270,967\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"call-for-speaker-hero-image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/call-for-speaker-hero-image.png?fit=1270%2C967&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/call-for-speaker-hero-image.png?resize=1270%2C967&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3972\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.340963366827378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/call-for-speaker-hero-image.png?w=1270&amp;ssl=1 1270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/call-for-speaker-hero-image.png?resize=1200%2C914&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/call-for-speaker-hero-image.png?resize=768%2C585&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/call-for-speaker-hero-image.png?resize=394%2C300&amp;ssl=1 394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1270px) 100vw, 1270px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-divider has-custom-css has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b25a519e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background wp-custom-css-ab3e4cac\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/07\/deco-penang-tiles-beige-400.webp&apos;);background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:repeat;background-size:contain;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull cfspeaker-section has-custom-main-beige-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3d6de8b0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-33c8c244 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Session formats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the format that best fits your topic. All sessions will be presented in English and must follow the WordCamp Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"session-formats\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3d7ae892 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"margin-top:30px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-main-yellow-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-abd75856 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Lightning Talk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-custom-main-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-faculty-glyphic-font-family wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:15px\">15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A short, focused presentation without Q&amp;A. Perfect for sharing one idea, one lesson, or one practical takeaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-accent-teal-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-abd75856 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Regular Talk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-custom-main-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-faculty-glyphic-font-family wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:15px\">40 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-main-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color has-faculty-glyphic-font-family wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">(30-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&amp;A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A standard conference session for technical deep dives, case studies, best practices, or thought leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-accent-tropical-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4bd7a26c wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">Joint Talk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-custom-accent-green-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-faculty-glyphic-font-family wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:15px\">40 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-main-yellow-color has-text-color has-link-color has-faculty-glyphic-font-family wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\">(30-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&amp;A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-main-beige-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\">Presented by two speakers. Ideal for collaborative projects, panel-style discussions, or complementary perspectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-accent-maroon-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-97b3c843 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-main-beige-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\">Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-main-navy-color has-custom-main-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-faculty-glyphic-font-family wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:15px\">90-150 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-main-beige-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\">Interactive, hands-on learning sessions that allow attendees to build, practice, and learn alongside the speaker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-divider has-custom-css has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b25a519e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background wp-custom-css-ab3e4cac\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/07\/deco-penang-tiles-beige-400.webp&apos;);background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:repeat;background-size:contain;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Can You Speak About?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Asia 2027 celebrates the many ways people use, build, and contribute to WordPress. We&#8217;re looking for sessions that educate, inspire, and create meaningful conversations across the community. Your topic can be technical, creative, strategic, or community-focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-custom-main-beige-border-color has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-33ea7fa7\">WordPress Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Core WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugins and themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block Editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APIs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headless WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise implementations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-custom-main-beige-border-color has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-ac733177\">AI and Emerging Technologies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>AI and WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building with AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-assisted development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerging web technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future trends shaping WordPress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-custom-main-beige-border-color has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-a239dc09\">Design and User Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>UX research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UI design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User-centered experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-custom-css is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex wp-custom-css-f9ca0f4b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-custom-main-beige-border-color has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-bf453639\">Business and Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agency growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community-led growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-custom-main-beige-border-color has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-e1c52f23\">Community and Open Source<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Contributing to WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open source collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diversity and inclusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-custom-main-beige-border-color has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-css wp-custom-css-7b49d1a6\">Real-world Experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Case studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lessons learned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successes and failures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scaling products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career journeys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-css has-custom-main-beige-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-33c8c244 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-custom-css-ecaa2d8b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-css is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-custom-css-ac24f66d\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-css wp-custom-css-119f050e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Topics above are suggestions. If you have a unique perspective or a fresh idea that benefits the WordPress community, we&#8217;d love to hear it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons btn yellow arrow has-custom-css is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex wp-custom-css-cfe12f48\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/9j8RcD7uaP4DWeZb9\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-main-navy-color has-custom-main-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\">Submit your session proposal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull great-wordcamp has-custom-css has-custom-main-navy-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe86256d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-custom-css-489c1813\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bc9b020 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-accent-teal-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9245377b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes a Great WordCamp Talk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re looking for talks that share knowledge rather than sell products. The strongest proposals usually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>teach something practical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>share genuine experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>include real examples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>offer actionable takeaways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>encourage discussion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>present original ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sales presentations, product promotions, or marketing pitches are not a good fit for WordCamp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-main-yellow-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9245377b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Proposals Will Be Reviewed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each eligible proposal will be reviewed independently by members of the Program Team. We will consider its value to the WordPress community, clarity, relevance, practical insight, learning outcomes, and suitability for the selected audience and format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Final selections will also consider the overall balance of topics, perspectives, experience levels, regions, and session formats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-main-beige-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9245377b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-Time Speakers Are Welcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need previous speaking experience to apply. If you have something valuable to share, we encourage you to submit a proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected speakers can receive guidance and feedback through the WordPress Diverse Speaker Support network and experienced WordCamp mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Diverse Speaker support group, where selected speakers can get support and feedback from more experienced WordCamp speaker mentors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull cfspeaker-section has-custom-css has-base-background-color has-background wp-states-ce2a5298 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26e70a3e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-custom-css-20d234ff\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-24ca6ef8 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wp-container-content-bc5f7b5b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"line-height:1.3\">Why apply to speak at WordCamp Asia 2027?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">We\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background wp-container-content-40af5766 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c720458e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-custom-css is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow wp-custom-css-ebaea558\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-basis:60px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-attachment-id=\"4093\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/cfspk-symbol-makeanimpact\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-makeanimpact.png?fit=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"60,60\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"cfspk-symbol-makeanimpact\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-makeanimpact.png?fit=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-makeanimpact.png?resize=60%2C60&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4093\" role=\"none\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Make an Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-css wp-custom-css-32208d85\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Share your knowledge through technical insights, design approaches, business lessons, or personal stories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;line-height:1.5\">Your talk could be the breakthrough someone else in the community needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background wp-container-content-40af5766 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fa2a29eb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-custom-css is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow wp-custom-css-971026a2\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-basis:60px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-attachment-id=\"4091\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/cfspk-symbol-gainglobalvisibility\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-gainglobalvisibility.png?fit=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"60,60\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"cfspk-symbol-gainglobalvisibility\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-gainglobalvisibility.png?fit=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-gainglobalvisibility.png?resize=60%2C60&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4091\" role=\"none\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Gain Global Visibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-css wp-custom-css-a92635ae\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Your talk reaches not only those in the room but also the global community watching the recordings and following online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background wp-container-content-40af5766 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c720458e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-custom-css is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow wp-custom-css-ac85d1e0\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-basis:60px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-attachment-id=\"4090\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/cfspk-symbol-buildrealconnections\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-buildrealconnections.png?fit=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"60,60\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"cfspk-symbol-buildrealconnections\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-buildrealconnections.png?fit=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-buildrealconnections.png?resize=60%2C60&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4090\" role=\"none\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Build Real Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-css wp-custom-css-b3812a88\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Meet developers, designers, marketers, agencies, and contributors who share your passion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;line-height:1.5\">Many collaborations and friendships begin at WordCamps and continue long after the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-custom-css has-custom-neutral-100-background-color has-background wp-container-content-40af5766 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c720458e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex wp-custom-css-62a85924\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-basis:60px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" data-attachment-id=\"4092\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/cfspk-symbol-keepitreal\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-keepitreal.png?fit=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"60,60\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"cfspk-symbol-keepitreal\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-keepitreal.png?fit=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/cfspk-symbol-keepitreal.png?resize=60%2C60&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4092\" role=\"none\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Keep It Real<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-css wp-custom-css-bf30d985\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">We value practical lessons and authentic stories over polished sales pitches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;line-height:1.5\">Strong talks are clear, relevant, practical, and original.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-main-beige-background-color has-background wp-container-content-bc5f7b5b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Tips for Your Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Help us understand both your topic and your presentation style. If you&#8217;ve spoken at conferences before, include links to your previous talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">If this is your first time speaking, you&#8217;re welcome to record a short 5- to 10-minute video introducing yourself and explaining your proposed session. Upload it somewhere accessible and include the link in your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">This is optional but can help reviewers better understand your presentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull cfspeaker-section has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-is-layout-02e668e7 wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: true }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-open has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-e1d6aa22 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How many proposals can I submit?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may submit up to two session proposals. If more than two are submitted, only the two most recent submissions will be reviewed. If you need to withdraw a proposal or have any questions, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:asia-speakers@wordcamp.org\">asia-speakers@wordcamp.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-e1d6aa22 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Should I buy a ticket?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re selected as a speaker, you&#8217;ll receive a complimentary WordCamp Asia ticket. If you&#8217;ve already purchased one, you&#8217;ll be eligible for a refund.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-e1d6aa22 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:32px;border-bottom-left-radius:32px;border-bottom-right-radius:32px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can I volunteer as a backup speaker?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. During the event, unexpected situations can arise. If you&#8217;re willing to serve as a backup speaker, you can indicate this in your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Choosing this option does not reduce your chances of being selected as a regular speaker. It simply helps the program team prepare for unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull cfspeaker-section has-custom-accent-teal-background-color has-background wp-states-d6e95566 has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2684c65c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-css wp-block-hidden-desktop wp-custom-css-e6d09970\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:-15px\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"101\" data-attachment-id=\"4291\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/?attachment_id=4291\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/element-butterfly-edited.png?fit=105%2C101&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"105,101\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"element-butterfly\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/element-butterfly-edited.png?fit=105%2C101&amp;ssl=1\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/element-butterfly-edited.png?resize=105%2C101&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4291\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8900551036473366;object-fit:cover;width:57px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-css wp-block-hidden-mobile wp-block-hidden-tablet wp-custom-css-540e0cea\" style=\"margin-bottom:-35px\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"105\" height=\"118\" data-attachment-id=\"4279\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/?attachment_id=4279\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/element-butterfly.png?fit=105%2C118&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"105,118\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"element-butterfly\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/element-butterfly.png?fit=105%2C118&amp;ssl=1\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/element-butterfly.png?resize=105%2C118&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4279\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Diversity Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center alignwide wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">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.<br>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.<br>Video on how to join the main WordPress Slack: <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/tutorial\/set-up-a-wordpress-org-account\/\">https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/tutorial\/set-up-a-wordpress-org-account\/<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Join: #diverse-speaker-support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:48px\">Underrepresented Speaker Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center alignwide wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">We believe financial barriers shouldn&#8217;t prevent great ideas from being shared.<br>Our Underrepresented Speaker Support Initiative helps eligible speakers participate in WordCamp Asia by assisting where possible.<br>If you think this support would help you attend, please contact <a href=\"mailto:asia-speakers@wordcamp.org\">asia-speakers@wordcamp.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default has-custom-css wp-custom-css-6aea0c19\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"164\" height=\"107\" data-attachment-id=\"4280\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/?attachment_id=4280\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/element-leaf-bottom.png?fit=164%2C107&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"164,107\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"element-leaf-bottom\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/element-leaf-bottom.png?fit=164%2C107&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/element-leaf-bottom.png?resize=164%2C107&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4280\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5328822733423546;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull cfspeaker-section has-custom-css has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3462bd0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-custom-css-08e91135\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-css is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-custom-css-67419077\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates to remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-css wp-custom-css-b854f5ef wp-block-paragraph\">Below are some important dates to remember<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table comparison-chart-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Call for Speakers Opens<\/td><td>August 25, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call for Speakers Closes<\/td><td>November 8, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speaker Notifications<\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Schedule Announcement<\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WordCamp Asia 2027<\/td><td>April 9 to 11, 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-custom-css has-custom-main-beige-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-33c8c244 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-custom-css-ecaa2d8b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-css is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-custom-css-ac24f66d\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-css wp-custom-css-119f050e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">We look forward to receiving your applications and reading your unique session proposals for WordCamp Asia 2027 in Penang Malaysia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons btn yellow arrow has-custom-css is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex wp-custom-css-cfe12f48\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/9j8RcD7uaP4DWeZb9\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-main-navy-color has-custom-main-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\">Submit your session proposal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Call for Speakers for WordCamp Asia 2027 Application is now open. 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