{"id":2767,"date":"2026-08-31T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/?p=2767"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:08:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:08:59","slug":"call-for-next-host-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/call-for-next-host-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for next host City"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Asia brings the WordPress community from across Asia and around the world together to learn, contribute and build lasting connections.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, a new city welcomes the community and becomes part of WordCamp Asia\u2019s story. Applications are now open for the host city of WordCamp Asia 2028.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why host WordCamp Asia?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosting WordCamp Asia gives your local community the opportunity to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Welcome attendees, contributors, speakers and sponsors from across the region.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Share your city\u2019s culture, food and character with an international audience.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Strengthen your local WordPress community and encourage new contributors.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Build relationships that continue long after the event has ended.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosting a flagship WordCamp is a serious commitment, but you will not be expected to do it alone. The WordCamp Asia Leadership Team and the wider WordPress community will provide guidance throughout the planning process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"534\" data-attachment-id=\"2801\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/call-for-next-host-city\/52750984028_0955611aa3_c\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/52750984028_0955611aa3_c.jpg?fit=799%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"799,534\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"52750984028_0955611aa3_c\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/52750984028_0955611aa3_c.jpg?fit=799%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" 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data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/53648449178_41e53acda5_c.jpg?fit=799%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"799,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"53648449178_41e53acda5_c\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/53648449178_41e53acda5_c.jpg?fit=799%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"2798\" class=\"wp-image-2798\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/53648449178_41e53acda5_c.jpg?resize=799%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/53648449178_41e53acda5_c.jpg?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/53648449178_41e53acda5_c.jpg?resize=768%2C577&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/53648449178_41e53acda5_c.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-attachment-id=\"2787\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/call-for-next-host-city\/55259742532_7cb20ba74f_c\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/55259742532_7cb20ba74f_c.jpg?fit=799%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"799,533\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"55259742532_7cb20ba74f_c\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/55259742532_7cb20ba74f_c.jpg?fit=799%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"2787\" class=\"wp-image-2787\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/55259742532_7cb20ba74f_c.jpg?resize=799%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/55259742532_7cb20ba74f_c.jpg?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/55259742532_7cb20ba74f_c.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/55259742532_7cb20ba74f_c.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are we looking for?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your city should have:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>An active and welcoming WordPress community.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Experience organising local events, such as meetups or WordCamps.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A suitable venue with capacity for approximately 1,500 people.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Good transport connections and practical access for local and international visitors.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A committed organising team with the time, skills and diversity needed to plan a regional event.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A clear understanding of accessibility, safety and inclusive event planning.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to have hosted an event of this size before. What matters is having a reliable team, a supportive local community and the willingness to work closely with the wider WordCamp Asia organising team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe your city could host WordCamp Asia 2028, complete the application form and tell us:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Why your city would be a good host.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>How your local WordPress community would support the event.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Who would be involved in the organising team.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Which venues and facilities are available.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>How attendees would travel to and around the city.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>How you would approach accessibility, inclusion and safety.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>What support you would need from the WordCamp Asia Leadership Team.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th><strong>Milestone<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Application deadline<\/td>\r\n<td><strong>November 8, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Host city announcement<\/td>\r\n<td>April 11, during the closing remarks of WordCamp Asia 2027<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/34h5zJp1oMjzWC6i9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Apply to host WordCamp Asia 2028<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens next?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After applications close, the WordCamp Asia Leadership Team will review each proposal. We may contact applicants if we need more information or clarification.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selected host city will be announced during the closing remarks at WordCamp Asia 2027. Following the announcement, the organising team will begin building the wider volunteer team and planning the event with support from the WordPress community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Help shape the next WordCamp Asia<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every host city brings something different to WordCamp Asia. Its people, culture and local WordPress community become part of the event\u2019s history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your city is ready to welcome the community in 2028, we would like to hear from you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-attachment-id=\"2783\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/call-for-next-host-city\/54381808702_ed0ecc301f_c\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2027\/files\/2026\/08\/54381808702_ed0ecc301f_c.jpg?fit=799%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"799,533\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"54381808702_ed0ecc301f_c\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Apply to host WordCamp Asia 2028<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to discovering the next host city for WordCamp Asia.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordCamp Asia unites the WordPress community from Asia and beyond, fostering learning and connections. 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