Harmony Romo 8:09 pm on October 24, 2025  

Call for Developers: WordPress Events Tooling Improvements

Incredible ideas and passion have already sparked real momentum across this community. Now it’s time to turn that energy into results: step forward, review proposals, lend your expertise, and help bring these ideas to life!

A few of the current areas we have identified that need support:

We’ve had great brainstorming conversations and now want to move to execution. 

Camptix improvements

Anyone who has organized an event and used Camptix knows the system has limitations. Some that come to mind offhand include:

Steps to Move Forward with Camptix Improvements:

  1. Individual(s) set as dedicated maintainers: Currently Dion Hulse (@dd32) is monitoring Pull Requests within GitHubGitHub GitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/, but there are none coming in, so let’s change that!
  2. Offer Open Access to Contributors: Following setup instructions here, one is able to set up a Mirror. No production environment is needed.
  3. Community Roadmap: Let this post serve as a starting point for development of a roadmap for this work. Improvements are possible, and once we have a clear view of how many people can contribute to this effort, and which projects are most important within Camptix, priorities can be set. Perhaps, someone from the new program team has ideas? @karmatosed FYI

GatherPress Status

Earlier this year, there was a call for more help with testing before integration with WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ can move forward. While WPCC Student Clubs have been set up on GatherPress, we need more real life testing from the community to move this project closer to integration. In addition, the development team needs guidance on what features are needed, such as messaging specifics, data exports, etc.

From a development perspective, the team needs help connecting to .org, as well as getting events in the dashboard widgetWidget A WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. for discoverability.

Join their SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. Group #gatherpress and participate in the GatherPress team weekly huddles on Fridays at 15:00 UTC.

Event Tools and Site Improvements

With some fantastic brainstorming from the community last year, a solid set of ideas were put forth for how to continue improving the newly created events site https://events.wordpress.org/, but in addition, let’s continue to improve our existing tools. Enhancing the budgeting tools, upgrading the planning features to better support team organization throughout the planning process (beyond the current drop-down menus), and improving the main interface and user experience would make a significant difference for those working to support WP events.

Currently, the WordCamp.org issues in GitHub could use a good scrub in order to resurface what’s most important and relevant at this stage.

In relation to an events app, there’s one already in use by WordCamps within Spain that could potentially serve as a starting point, with opportunities to build features like:

  • Real-time attendee messaging
  • Networking and professional matchmaking opportunities
  • QR-based lead capture for sponsors
  • Interactive event maps

Over the years, several apps have been started, but none have reached their full potential due to shifting priorities. An events app could offer valuable benefits for both attendees and sponsors. There are two possible paths forward: If we build on the current app in development, making the source code public would allow for broader contributions. Alternatively, given our talented community, someone could start a new mobile app and open it for collaborative input.

Next Steps

Whether you love working on front-end details, back-end systems, user experience, or event tools, there’s a place for you in our community. We’re a group of contributors who care about creativity, collaboration, and building tools that make WordPress events even better.

If you’d like to share ideas, contribute code, or help shape new features, we’d love to have you join the conversation. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm: we’ll bring the shared vision and the open sourceOpen Source Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. spirit.

Want to get involved? Reach out at support@wordcamp.org and be part of shaping the future of WordPress events, one commit at a time.

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Rocio Valdivia 10:24 am on December 1, 2020  

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Destiny Kanno 6:03 am on November 20, 2025  

Call for Mentors: Join WordPress Campus Connect!

Are you passionate about WordPress, dedicated to empowering the next generation, and experienced with organizing impactful events? We invite you to become a Campus Connect MentorEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. and help shape the future of WordPress education on campuses around the world!

About Campus Connect

Campus Connect is an educational event series bringing WordPress knowledge, resources, and hands-on experience directly to students on their campuses. By joining as a mentor, you’ll work alongside driven event organizers who are eager to make a difference in their local academic communities.

Why Become a Mentor?

  • Empower the next generation of WordPress professionals, contributors and community builders.
  • Strengthen your leadership, coaching, and event organization skills.
  • Network with a global community of educators, organizers, and WordPress advocates.
  • Become a part of the official Campus Connect Mentor group with recognition on WordPress.OrgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/.
  • Contribute meaningfully to WordPress’s mission of democratizing publishing through education.

Mentor Requirements

  • Time Commitment: Minimum 2 hours per week. This includes a blend of asynchronous support (via online communications) and synchronous support (such as meetings or live sessions with organizers).
  • Capacity: Mentor 3-5 event organizers at a time.
  • Dedication: Willingness to guide, encourage, and provide feedback to organizers throughout the event journey.

Mentor Responsibilities

  • Offer guidance throughout the entire organizing process from initial application to post-event wrap-up.
  • Unblock and encourage organizers, helping them solve problems and stay motivated.
  • Review organizers’ plans, providing actionable feedback to help ensure their events are impactful and successful.
  • Share insights on event best practices, resources, and community standards.
  • Be a supportive, inclusive, and approachable presence for new organizers.
  • Host a one hour Campus Connect Office HoursOffice Hours Defined times when the Global Community Team are in the #community-events Slack channel. If there is anything you would like to discuss – you do not need to inform them in advance.You are very welcome to drop into any of the Community Team Slack channels at any time. call once every two months.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must have contributed to the WordPress project (as a contributor or organizer), preferably with prior experience in event organization, community building, or mentorship, with a strong preference for those who have organized or volunteered for a WordPress Campus Connect event.
  • Demonstrate strong communication, inclusivity, and teamwork skills.
  • Comfortable with asynchronous digital communication tools and able to attend occasional synchronous meetings.
  • Willing and able to commit the required time and responsibilities outlined above.

What Support You’ll Get

  • Orientation and resources to help you get started confidently.
  • Access to templates, guidelines, and best practices.
  • A dedicated SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel for ongoing discussions and peer support.
  • Regular check-ins from the Campus Connect coordination team.

Additional Information

  • Prospective mentorsEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. will be vetted before acceptance into the program to ensure a positive and supportive organizer experience.
  • Selected mentors will be recognized for their contributions with a Campus Connect Mentor badge on their WordPress.org profile.
  • Ongoing support and resources will be provided for mentors throughout the mentorship period.

Apply Now!

Apply to Mentor

Applications close on December 15, 2025. Early applicants will receive priority consideration.

If you have questions about the mentor program or the application process, please contact the Campus Connect in the #campusconnect channel in the Make WordPress Slack.

Help us bring WordPress education to campuses everywhere – one organizer at a time!

Harmony Romo 9:39 pm on November 12, 2025
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2026 Global Partner Program Announcement

Become a driving force behind WordPress innovation by joining the Global Community Sponsorship Program: a comprehensive initiative that supports the events and people powering our open sourceOpen Source Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. mission. As a Global Sponsor, your organization gains meaningful visibility across the international WordPress ecosystem while helping to fund events that foster growth, collaboration, and community impact.

Why Choose Global Sponsorship?

Instead of managing multiple individual sponsorships, this streamlined program consolidates your efforts into one efficient and impactful partnership.

Efficiency and Simplified Administration
Skip the complexity of coordinating invoice payments with numerous volunteer teams. Our centralized approach saves time and resources. In 2026, sponsors will benefit from:

  • A dedicated SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel for direct communication with the WordPress Community SupportWordPress Community Support WordPress Community Support PBC is a Public Benefit Corporation, created specifically to be the financial and legal support for WordCamps, WordPress Meetup groups, and any additional “official” events organized within the WordPress Community Events program. team and Community Program Managers
  • Monthly updates listing upcoming WordPress events, their current planning stages, and scheduled dates

Expanded Reach and Impact

Your sponsorship amplifies your presence worldwide, ensuring consistent visibility across global WordPress community events.

Stability and Reliability

Your commitment strengthens locally organized events by providing predictable funding that supports venues, logistics, and growth.

Flexible Branding Options

Adapt across your portfolio—Global Sponsors can represent different brands at different events (subject to approval and advance notice).

Program Benefits

Global LeaderRegional PowerhouseCommunity Builder




Benefits

Best for: Established brands seeking global reach and year-round visibility.


Best for: Companies aiming for regional dominance and strong brand recognition.

Best for: Organizations supporting the next generation of WordPress education.


Sponsorship is payable in full or through quarterly installments.$180,000$110,000$60,000
Top tier sponsorship benefits at all local WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. events (excludes flagships) with priority access to claim a sponsor table at in-person WordPress events X
Option to feature multiple brands across eventsX
Dedicated sponsor landing page with customizable contentXX
Complimentary WordPress event tickets for your teamXX
Recognition Across All WordPress Events
— Your company’s name, logo, and description will appear:

— On all WordCamp websites and ticket purchase pages

— In every “Thank You to Our Sponsors” blog post

— On all WordPress Chapter MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. landing and events pages (over 671 active groups)

— In Meetup Organizer newsletters and during venue sponsorship acknowledgments

— On WordCamp CentralWordCamp Central Website for all WordCamp activities globally. https://central.wordcamp.org includes a list of upcoming and past camp with links to each. and Events.WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ (over 750,000 annual views)		XX
Sponsor Spotlight post on WordPress.org/news featuring highlights from recent WordCamps—sharing updates, sound bites, and insights to showcase your involvement 
— Quarterly 
X
— AnnualX
Inclusion of your company logo in signage and materials for WordPress Campus Connect events throughout the year
— All signage & materials for the year (digital and printed)XX
— Signage & materials for 5 events per year (printed only)X
Opportunity to be featured in an exclusive digital binder available for download by WordPress Campus Connect event organizers
— Priority placement (logos & text)
X
— Feature listing (text only)XX
Regular recognition in monthly education buzz reportX

How Sponsorship Funds Are Used

Global Sponsorship funds directly support:

  • Local WordPress events worldwide (venue rental, catering, A/V, and more)
  • Meetup.com license fees for over 671 WordPress Meetup groups globally
  • Administrative costs like insurance, banking, and annual financial audits that ensure transparent operations

Your partnership helps sustain the community that powers more than 40% of the web. Together, we can keep the WordPress project thriving and expanding for years to come.

If you’d like to go one step further, please consider donating directly to the WordPress FoundationWordPress Foundation The WordPress Foundation is a charitable organization founded by Matt Mullenweg to further the mission of the WordPress open source project: to democratize publishing through Open Source, GPL software. Find more on wordpressfoundation.org.. We operate lean—every dollar goes toward keeping WordPress free, supporting education, and funding the community that makes the web a better place. In short, your donation helps us keep the lights on and the mission alive. Donate to the WordPress Foundation →

Please see Rules for Sponsor Materials for more details about terms of sponsorship. Please also see our sample sponsorship agreement.

If your company is interested in joining the Global Sponsorship program or you would like to know more, please reach out to WordPress Community Support at support@wordcamp.org!

#community-team, #global-sponsorship
Destiny Kanno 8:55 am on November 12, 2025  

Community Team update on Bangladesh

We’ve been made aware of multiple reports regarding community dynamics in Bangladesh. Central is actively monitoring the situation and engaging with local organizers to support a healthy, welcoming environment.

We encourage all contributors to participate fully while adhering to the WordPress community code of conductCode of Conduct “A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.” - Wikipedia. To protect the privacy and safety of community members, we won’t discuss individual cases publicly.

If you have relevant information or concerns, please submit an Incident Response report or contact Community Team program managers through official channels.

Thank you for helping us foster a respectful and inclusive community!

Arslan Kalwar 4:58 am on November 11, 2025
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Community Team November 2025 Meeting Recap

Attendance:
@webtechpooja @patricia70 @ritikaroy2830 @devmuhib @mosescursor @subrataemfluence @mauteri @kofimokome @HarmonyRomo @alexcu21 @kafleg @passoniate

Notes

This recap is a summary of the Community Team monthly meeting. It will cover the discussion points, ideas, and decisions that came up during the meeting.
The aim of this recap is to provide a quick overview for those who were unable to attend as well as an overview for everyone.
These meetings were based on the Agenda for November 2025 and are held in our #community-team SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel on Make WordPress.

🗓️ Meeting Chat Logs

Please leave your comments if you have any feedback.
Additionally, each agenda item discussed may have its own Make post related to its topic with more information, and you can add to the discussion directly to that post.

Chat Summary

Call for Developers: WordPress Events Tooling Improvements

👉 Call for Developers: WordPress Events Tooling Improvements

The Community Team is looking for contributors and developers to help improve event tooling for WordPress. A few of the identified areas that need support include:

The team has had excellent brainstorming discussions and is now moving toward execution.
If you have any ideas or would like to contribute, please share your input in the relevant post.

Follow-up Discussion

  • The GatherPress team is in discussion with @harmonyromo, @dd32 , and others to organize an online demo and migrate the test site.
  • @mauteri shared that anyone interested can join the GatherPress weekly Zoom check-in on Fridays at 3 PM UTC — all are welcome to RSVP and participate.

WordPress Credits Program Update

The WordPress Credits Program continues to grow following the successful pilot at the University of Pisa.
New institutions, including Fidélitas University (Costa Rica), are joining the program. The initiative aims to expand the student contributor base by 2026, encouraging more participation from mentorsEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues., educators, and companies worldwide.

Recently, the program also updated its sponsorship guidelines to ensure meaningful engagement and educational impact.
WP Credits – Updates on Sponsorship Guidelines

Companies can no longer sponsor tools or resources alone; they must also sponsor one or more mentors to align with the program’s educational goals.
The updated Sponsor Guide provides details for organizations interested in getting involved.

WordPress Campus Connect – Organizing Guidelines

Discussion around who can organize WordPress Campus Connect events continued.

  • Anyone affiliated with a college, university, or educational institute can host.
  • A faculty member must apply on behalf of the institution and nominate at least two student coordinators to ensure continuity.
  • @webtechpooja shared updates about upcoming Campus Connect Ajmer and mentorship efforts for events in India and the Philippines.

Announcements and Highlights

WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2026 is planned for April 9–11, 2026, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India.

Various calls for WordCamp Asia 2026 are now open — don’t miss your chance to participate:

@patricia70 provided updates about mentoring WordCamps in France and Germany (2026). @ritikaroy2830 announced the upcoming Kolkata Meetup and Campus Connect at RCC Institute of Technology (Jan 2026). @devmuhib and @mosescursor shared updates on local mentorship and campus contribution activities in Africa and South Asia.

WordPress 6.9 Development Update

WordPress 6.9 is planned for December 2, 2025. Release CandidateRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge. 1 (RC1) is scheduled for November 11, 2025.

You can help by participating in the testing phase — learn how here: Help Test WordPress 6.9

Additionally, WordPress 6.9 BetaBeta A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. 3 is now available for download and testing. Read more about Beta 3 on WordPress.org News

Action Items

  • Contributors interested in WordPress event tooling improvements should check out the Call for Developers post and join related Slack discussions.
  • GatherPress contributors to attend the upcoming demo session and provide feedback.
  • Volunteers are invited to facilitate December 2025 meetings, especially for the AMER time zone.

Open Floor Discussion

@patricia70 started a conversation: Is there any plan for a Community Summit alongside a flagship event in 2027? 2028?
So future organisers know about it (when applying to be the host city).

Call for Meeting Facilitators

The Community Team Monthly Meetings happen on the first Thursdays of every month. These meetings can be facilitated and run by any member of the community team, and it’s a great opportunity to engage with the rest of the community and team.

If you are interested in facilitating any of these meetings in the future, please feel free to comment or get in touch with any of the Community Team Reps.

If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post, or reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @st810amaze, @thehopemonger, @webtechpooja

Next Meeting

Community Team Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, with two sessions to support different time zones.
Meetings take place in the #community-team channel on Slack.

APAC/EMEA Meeting Day/Time: December 4, 2025 – 12:00 UTC
Americas meeting day/Time: December 4, 2025 – 21:00 UTC

#community-team-meeting, #meeting, #team-chat
Isotta Peira 1:54 pm on November 5, 2025  

WP Credits – Updates on Sponsorship Guidelines

After multiple discussions with sponsors, program administrators, and mentorsEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues., and an analysis of the program’s needs, we’re excited to share the latest update on sponsorship opportunities for WordPress Credits.

TL;DR:
WordPress Credits has updated its sponsorship guidelines to ensure meaningful engagement and impact. Companies can no longer sponsor tools or resources alone; they must also sponsor one or more mentors to align with the program’s educational goals. The sponsor guide has been updated accordingly.

WordPress Credits connects students from educational institutions around the world with experienced contributors who mentorEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. them through hands-on, real-world open sourceOpen Source Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. projects. The program is made possible thanks to the dedication of mentors, the support of sponsors, and the shared belief that education and contribution can go hand in hand.

The most impactful contribution to WordPress Credits is mentorship, as mentors guide and empower students throughout their first open source experience. For this reason, sponsors can choose to support the program by sponsoring one or multiple mentors, sponsoring mentors while also offering tools that help students contribute effectively and feel confident in their work, or by proposing an alternative type of sponsorship aligned with the program’s mission.

Please note that we do not accept sponsorships limited to tools or resources alone; companies offering tools must also sponsor one or more mentors to ensure meaningful engagement and alignment with the program’s educational goals.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor a Mentor

Dedicate one or multiple team members to guide student contributors for a minimum of two hours per week available for the entire duration of the program. Depending on their availability, a single mentor can support multiple students at a time while still providing dedicated and thoughtful guidance, helping them navigate open source collaboration and project work.

If you’d like to sponsor a mentor external to your company, please let us know and we’ll connect you with mentors who are currently seeking sponsorship.

Sponsor a Mentor + Tools and Resources

These may include tools and resources such as hosting plans, domain names, premium plugins or themes, collaboration platforms, or design and development software. Anything that helps students contribute effectively and feel empowered in their work is welcome.

Other Ways to Sponsor

Examples of other meaningful and impactful ways to support the program and the students’ journey include, but are not limited to:

  • Fund a Scholarship Program
    Financial contributions help fund travel and attendance for the most outstanding students at WordPress flagship events, where they can meet the global community and continue growing as contributors.
  • Sponsor an Admin
    Support a member of the program’s admin team who is responsible for building, maintaining, improving, and growing the initiative. Their work ensures smooth operations, meaningful learning experiences for students, and long-term program sustainability. By sponsoring a contributor through the Five for the Future program, you’ll help WP Credits reach more students around the world and make a lasting impact on their lives.
  • Provide In-kind Sponsorship
    Help cover essential program expenses such as tools and collaboration platforms. This investment creates real-world connection points and lasting engagement with the community.

Apply and Open Doors for Students in Your Region and Beyond

We’re happy to discuss the level of involvement that best fits your company’s capacity. Together, we can strengthen the WordPress project and empower the next generation of contributors.

We’re currently reaching out to active sponsors to ensure their contributions align with the updated sponsorship guidelines, and we want to thank all existing sponsors and those who have recently applied for their understanding, collaboration, and continued support.

Learn more about sponsorship options in our Sponsor Guide and submit your sponsorship application here to get started.

The following people contributed to writing and reviewing this post: @celigaroe, @francescodicandia, @gomp, @4thhubbard

Pooja Derashri 12:24 pm on November 5, 2025
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Community Team Meeting Agenda for 06 – November -2025

The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/.. 

This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free to join us, even if you are not currently active in the team!

Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: Thursday, 06 November 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC Americas friendly meeting: Thursday, 06 November 2025 at 21:00 PM UTC

Meeting Facilitator:

APAC/EMEA: @webtechpooja

Americas: @kofimokome

You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below. 

If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @thehopemonger, @st810amaze, @webtechpooja. It does not need to be a blog post yet; the topic can be discussed during the meeting, nevertheless. We use the same agenda for both meetings.

Call for meeting host
If anyone is available to host the second sessions of the Community Team monthly meeting at 9pm UTC, please reach out to one of the team reps, who are all based in APAC and EMEA countries: @adityakane, @thehopemonger, @st810amaze, @webtechpooja.

Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors

  • What have you been doing and how is it going? 
  • What did you accomplish after the last meeting? 
  • Are there any blockers? 
  • Can other team members help you in some way?

Highlights to Note

Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.

Open Posts

Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts, and comments.

Announcements / Newsletters

Open Floor

This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda. 

We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’d like to discuss, add it to the comments of this post, and we will try to update the agenda accordingly.

Hope to see you on Thursday, either in the Asia-Pacific / EMEA (12:00 UTC) or Americas-friendly version (21:00 UTC) of the meeting!

#agenda, #meeting-agenda, #team, #team-chat, #team-meeting

#community-team, #meeting
Destiny Kanno 1:40 am on November 3, 2025
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Monthly Education Buzz Report – October 2025

Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on the WordPress Campus connect, WordPress Credits, and WordPress Student club education initiatives within the WordPress community. This report aims to celebrate, promote, and inform individuals across the WordPress community and beyond about the diverse educational endeavors underway.

WordPress Campus Connect

Completed Events (to date): 8 (+2)

Scheduled events: 6

12 more events are currently in the planning stages! We are actively working to expand our global reach and bring more educational opportunities to students worldwide. Come find us in the #campusconnect Slack channel.

Event Highlights

Other Program Updates

  • India’s first three WordPress Student Clubs were onboarded on October 16th! Meet the newly Onboarded WordPress Student Clubs & Coordinators:
    • Engineering College Ajmer: Aryan Kulshrestha & Suhani Mathur
    • Mahila Engineering College, Ajmer: Riddhima Upadhyay & Sanjeevni Kumari
    • Aryabhatta College of Engineering & Research Center: Yash Soni & Vishal Israni
  • WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Dhaka 2025 hosted a Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/. Campus Connect Table where information about the program was shared with community members.
WPCC Jinja
WPCC Jinja
WPCC Jinja
WPCC Kishoreganj
WPCC Kishoreganj
WPCC Udupi
WPCC Kolhapur 
WPCC Cartago
WordPress Student club onboarding session

WordPress Credits

  • Riga Nordic University (from Riga, Latvia, EU) signed the agreement to join the WordPress Credits Program, and is currently working on onboarding its first student participants!
  • Mentors Course: A course has been created to train future WordPress Credits program mentorsEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues..
  • Mentors welcome: 8 new mentors have been onboarded to the program.
  • University partnerships: 4 universities have confirmed their participation: Pisa University (Italy), Fidélitas University (Costa Rica), Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo (Unifranz Santa Cruz, Bolivia), and Riga Nordic University (Latvia). Many others have expressed interest and started the process to get involved with the project, including the University of Lynchburg, Central New Mexico Community College, and Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (Czech Republic).
  • Student engagement: 51 students are already starting to work on their contribution projects through the WordPress Credits course (10 from the University of Pisa, Italy; 18 from Fidélitas University, Costa Rica; and 23 from Unifranz Santa Cruz, Bolivia).
  • Platform updates: The student platform and processes have been enhanced with new lessons, videos, and guidelines to select their WordPress contribution project.
  • Graduate Badge: Now, once a student completes the program, the graduate badge will automatically appear on their WordPress.org profile.
  • Linux Day: Participation in Linux Day in Bari involved presenting the project to an audience of high school and university teachers and students, within the context of open-source initiatives. This led to follow-up contact from attending educators interested in bringing WPCredits to three universities in Puglia and several high schools in Bari.

Other Happenings

  • Development is currently underway for a landing page on the WordPress.org website that will showcase and share information about all current educational initiatives.
  • A clarification post went out on October 17th about WordPress Campus Connect Events: Who Can Organize Them?
  • Guidebooks for WordPress Campus Connect events and WordPress Student Clubs are currently being drafted.
  • An initiative to create a new organizer orientation course has begun. Interested in helping out? Comment below!

Get Involved

WordPress Campus Connect

WordPress Credits Program

  • Universities and Educational Institutions: If you are interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling the interest form.
  • Students: If you’re a student and find this project interesting, please share it with your professors or academic advisors, as applications must be submitted by your institution.
  • Companies: We invite companies in the WordPress ecosystem to support this initiative by:
    • Sponsoring mentors to guide new contributors.
    • Providing tools and resources that help students succeed.
    • To learn more, visit the Company Guide and fill out the form to join the program.
  • Join the Conversation: Join the #wpcredits channel in the Make WordPress Slack.

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Lidia Arroyo Vargas 9:55 pm on October 28, 2025  

WordPress Campus Connect Cartago COVAO 2025

The WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025 kicked off on July 4th at the HHC Academies, inside the BeeNova HHC Innovation Center.
It was the first Campus Connect ever held in Latin America and Costa Rica — a milestone for the global WordPress community and an inspiring model for future editions across the region.

The project was led by @lidarroy, together with Francisco Leiton, Mauricio Barrantes, Luis Matarrita, and Sebastián Zúñiga, with the valuable support of volunteers Sammy Arburola, Rommel Castro, Daniel Ávila, Diego Cordero, Rosalba Quesada, Fanny Montiel, Cindy Mora, and Kenneth Mora.

Opening Event

The opening session brought together 89 attendees, mainly students from the Vocational School of Arts and Crafts (COVAO) — both day and night programs — along with five speakers and three volunteers.

Main Talks

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  • Welcome and Moderation: Mauricio Barrantes
  • Inspiration in Action: From Student to Digital Entrepreneur: Adrián Matarrita
  • Build Your Personal Brand: Use Your Website to Stand Out: Lidia Arroyo
  • What Should Your Website Have to Stand Out and Make an Impact?: Francisco Leitón
  • Creating Your First Website on WordPress.comWordPress.com An online implementation of WordPress code that lets you immediately access a new WordPress environment to publish your content. WordPress.com is a private company owned by Automattic that hosts the largest multisite in the world. This is arguably the best place to start blogging if you have never touched WordPress before. https://wordpress.com/: From Idea to Action: Luis Matarrita

WebChallenge: “Your Idea, Your Site, Your WordPress”

Following the opening event, the WebChallenge began — a five-session learning journey where students developed real web projects.
The program started with 18 students and 12 teachers and administrative staff who were also eager to learn. Eight students completed the full program and presented their final projects.

Throughout the sessions, participants received mentorship from the WordPress community and worked on the following topics:

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Presented Projects


During the closing ceremony, students showcased the projects they developed throughout the WebChallenge:

  1. TuBecaCR: a website that gathers scholarships and courses.
  2. TeenPlace: an inclusive space for teenagers.
  3. AmbientateCR: A Costa Rican initiative that seeks to make caring for the environment a daily habit.
  4. LockerGo: asynchronous learning in different areas.
  5. Psychology: resources and tips for emotional well-being.
  6. Social Activities for Teenagers in Cartago.
  7. Pokémon Competitive Site.
  8. Personal Portfolio.

Closing Event

The closing ceremony of WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025 was held on October 11th at COVAO and featured representatives from the HHC Academies, Universidad Latina (which granted the main prize), the Costa Rican Chamber of SMEs, speakers, volunteers, and members of the WordPress community.

Students’ parents were invited as special guests to acknowledge their support throughout the process. The institution organized a celebration with refreshments for everyone, strengthening the bond between the community, families, and education.

An additional group of students from other HHC campuses attended as the audience, aiming to inspire them to join future Campus Connect editions and WordPress projects.

Each participant received:

  • A certificate of participation
  • A ticket to WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. San José 2025 (including transportation provided by the institution)
  • A pack of promotional items

Main Awards

First Place:

Second Place:

  • AirPods
  • wag bag
  • Mentorship and business coaching scholarship by Peper La Agencia

The winning project, TuBecaCR, is an initiative that seeks to make access to student scholarships in Costa Rica easier. Christopher Zúñiga will be presenting this inspiring project during WordCamp San José 2025.

Special Thanks

We extend a special thanks to Francisco Leitón, who served as the main facilitator of the program.
Week after week, he guided students with patience, dedication, and genuine passion for teaching.
His leadership was key in helping participants turn their ideas into real, functional websites — a true reflection of the WordPress community spirit.

Community and Sponsors

Special thanks to the global sponsors — WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Kinsta, Bluehost, and hosting.com — for supporting initiatives that transform digital education.

The success of this project has opened new opportunities: COVAO has made its seven campuses across the province of Cartago available for the WordPress Cartago Community to host future MeetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook., WordCamps, and other community events.

In addition, the teaching staff is collaborating to establish a WordPress Study Club, allowing students to continue learning and practicing with new generations.

The WordPress Campus Connect Cartago 2025 shows how collaboration between the community, educational institutions, and local partners can open new doors for students — nurturing interest in open-source technology and creating a sustainable impact in the community.

✨ When education, community, and a passion for WordPress come together… great stories are born! 🌟

Arslan Kalwar 4:10 pm on October 28, 2025
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WordCamp Islamabad 2025 – A Celebration of Learning, Contribution, and Community

WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Islamabad 2025 was a wonderful celebration of learning, collaboration, and the open-source spirit. Over two exciting days, students, professionals, and WordPress enthusiasts came together to share knowledge, contribute, and connect with others who believe in the power of community.

👥 Meet the Organizing Team

A big round of applause for our amazing organizing team who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Their passion and teamwork brought the whole community together.

Organizers:

Each person played an important role in making sure every detail from logistics to social media was handled smoothly.

Contributors collaborating during Contributor Day.

Organizer: Arslan Kalwar & Muhammad Kashif

💙 Day 1: Contributor Day

Contributor Day was full of excitement, learning, and teamwork. It was a day where many participants, especially students, discovered how they can become part of the global WordPress project.

We welcomed several students from different universities who were eager to explore the open-source world. For many, this was their first-ever contribution to WordPress, and their enthusiasm made the day truly special.

We started by helping everyone set up their WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ profiles, join the Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/., and understand how the community works together. Then, we introduced them to various contribution teams like CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., Polyglots, Support, Training, Docs, Test, Photos, and Patterns.

Together with our Table Leads, we guided attendees through handbooks and helped them make their first real contributions, translating strings, uploading photos, and testing patches.

A highlight of the day was a special recorded session by Muhibul Haque, introducing WPCredits and Campus Connect programs that help students get recognized for their contributions. Since he had to leave early for his session at WordCamp Dhaka, Arslan Kalwar continued the discussion, explaining how these programs help students build their profiles, get official contribution credits, and connect with the global WordPress community.

It was inspiring to see students so engaged and curious about contributing and realizing that WordPress is not just a tool, it’s a community they can grow with.

🎤 Day 2: Conference Day

The second day was all about learning and inspiration. We had an amazing lineup of speakers who shared their experiences and insights on topics like development, accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility), design, community building, freelancing, and website performance.

Students and professionals found the talks motivating and relatable. Many shared that hearing stories from contributors and developers helped them understand how WordPress can open real career opportunities.

The energy in the room reflected one thing clearly: WordPress empowers everyone, no matter where they start.

🧑‍💻 Hands-On Workshops and WordPress Playground

The workshops were another highlight of the event. Speakers conducted practical sessions where participants could follow along and try things out live.

One of the most exciting parts was learning about WordPress Playground—a browser-based tool that lets users experiment with WordPress instantly, without any setup. This made it easy for students to practice, test, and learn in real time.

These sessions helped attendees gain hands-on experience and boosted their confidence to keep exploring WordPress on their own.

🌍 A Community That Inspires

WordCamp Islamabad 2025 reminded us what makes the WordPress community so special: people coming together to share, learn, and build something bigger than themselves.

From enthusiastic students to experienced professionals, everyone contributed to making this event memorable. The teamwork, curiosity, and kindness we witnessed showed the true power of open-source collaboration.

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported this event. Thank you, eEarn, for providing an amazing free venue. Together, we’re building the next generation of contributors and keeping the WordPress spirit alive. 💙

📸 Contributor Day & Conference Day Highlights
Here’s a glimpse of the joy, collaboration, and learning that filled WordCamp Islamabad 2025—from first-time contributions to inspiring sessions and hands-on workshops.

Welcoming attendees and introducing Contributor Day.

Arslan guiding new contributors at Contributor Day.

Co-Lead Organizer: Muhammad Kashif

Lead Organizer: Tahir Shahzad

Contributor Day Lead: Arslan Kalwar

Thanks to @peiraisotta for collaborating on this post.

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