This is the home of the Make Community team for the WordPress open sourceOpen SourceOpen 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. project!
Here is where we have policy debates, project announcements, and assist community members in organizing events.
Everyone is welcome to comment on posts and participate in the discussions regardless of skill level or experience.
Get Involved
If you love WordPress and want to help us do these things, join in!
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 SupporterEvent 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.orgThe 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 HoursDefined 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 SlackSlackSlack 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 SupporterEvent 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.
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 SourceOpen 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 SlackSlackSlack 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 SupportWordPress 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 Leader
Regional Powerhouse
Community 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 WordCampWordCampWordCamps 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
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Option to feature multiple brands across events
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Dedicated sponsor landing page with customizable content
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Complimentary WordPress event tickets for your team
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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 MeetupMeetupMeetup 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 CentralWebsite 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.orgThe 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)
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Sponsor Spotlight post on WordPress.org/news featuring highlights from recent WordCamps—sharing updates, sound bites, and insights to showcase your involvement
— Quarterly
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— Annual
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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)
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— Signage & materials for 5 events per year (printed only)
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Opportunity to be featured in an exclusive digital binder available for download by WordPress Campus Connect event organizers
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 FoundationThe 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 →
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!
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!
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-teamSlackSlackSlack 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.
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
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:
Advancing GatherPress, so official WordPress Chapter MeetupMeetupMeetup 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. groups can use an open-source solution for event and group management (Reminder: Meetup.com is currently the largest overhead expense for the events program.)
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 SupporterEvent 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.
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.
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
WordCampWordCampWordCamps 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 CandidateA 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 BetaBetaA 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.
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
After multiple discussions with sponsors, program administrators, and mentorsEvent SupporterEvent 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 SupporterEvent 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 SourceOpen 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.
The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlackSlack 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!
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.
Various calls for WordCampWordCampWordCamps 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 are now open. Hurry before you miss:
WordPress 6.9 is planned for December 2, 2025. Release CandidateRelease CandidateA beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge. 1 is planned for November 11. You can Help Test WordPress 6.9
WordPress 6.9 BetaBetaA 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. Further information you can find here.
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!
WordCampWordCampWordCamps 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.
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.orgThe 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 SlackSlackSlack 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 CoreCoreCore 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 WPCreditsand 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, accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (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.
We’ve been getting a great question lately: who’s allowed to organize a WordPress Campus Connect event? The short answer: anyone in good standing!
WordPress Campus Connect is designed to break down barriers and make it easier for more people to get involved. You don’t need to be a longtime community member or have prior organizing experience. If you have a connection to an educational institution and want to help students learn practical WordPress skills, you’re welcome to host a Campus Connect event.
So, who can organize a WordPress Campus Connect event?
Simply put, anyone in good standing with a connection to an educational institution is eligible to organize a WordPress Campus Connect event. Our main goal is to help students learn practical skills and connect them with the amazing WordPress community, and part of that is by breaking down the barriers to get started.
Ready to get started? Here’s how:
To begin your journey as a Campus Connect event organizer:
Once you submit the form, our team will be in touch with the next steps and offer all the support you need.
You can also find more detailed information and helpful guidance in the Community Handbook. For direct support and to connect with other organizers, feel free to join the #campusconnect channel on Make SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/..
We truly encourage you to get involved and help empower the next generation of WordPress enthusiasts!
Additional Support
Two info sessions on WordPress Campus Connect were held on October 9th. You can find the replays linked below – note that the Q&A at the end of each session is different, so it may be worthwhile tuning in for that portion of both sessions.
Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on all education-related 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.
11 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
An introductory seminar was held for 25 students at Govt. Mohammadpur Model School & College in Dhaka on September 3rd.
Over the September 6th weekend, 120 students attended a Campus Connect workshop at Government Engineering College, Ajmer!
WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur kicked off on September 13th, bringing WordPress education to 89 students on the first workshop day, and 83 students the second day, with 70 students submitting their answers to a quiz that had 4 winners.
A seminar was conducted at Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer on September 16th, setting the stage for their Beginner’s Workshop that followed on September 20th.
Also on Saturday, September 20th, WordPress Campus Connect Udupi held a 50 student session at Shree Guru Sudhindra College, Bhatkal.
70 Students joined for an introductory WordPress session at Dhaka City College, a precursor to the city-wide WordPress Campus Connect Dhaka event that is currently in planning.
WordPress Campus Connect Pontevedra held their event on September 22nd at the Faculty of Communication, University of Vigo, where 40 students joined to learn about design, SEO + AI, digital communication, and how to build their own WordPress website.
Call for Mentors opened: We have already received several applications, and applicants can expect a response by the end of October.
University partnerships: 2 universities have confirmed their participation, Pisa University (Italy) and Fidélitas University (Costa Rica). 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, Unifranz (Bolivia), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (Czech Republic), and Riga Nordic University (Latvia).
Student engagement: 10 students from the University of Pisa are already starting to work on their contribution projects through the WordPress Credits course.
Pitch deck translations: Our pitch deck has already been translated into 7 languages — English, Spanish, Polish, Italian, Bengali, Gujarati, and Malaysian — with more on the way.
Platform updates: We enhanced the student platform and processes with a welcome video, walkthroughs, and improved guidelines
The team is also working on the following:
Course for mentorsEvent SupporterEvent 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.
WordPress Campus Connect AjmerWordPress Campus Connect San JoséWPCC Pontevedra – Faculty of Communication, University of VigoWPCC Udupi – Shree Guru Sudhindra CollegeWPCC Ajmer – Government Engineering CollegeWPCC Kolhapur – D Y Patil School of Engineering and ManagementWPCC Dhaka – Govt. Mohammadpur Model School & CollegeWPCC Ajmer – Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer
Get Involved
WordPress Campus Connect
Organizers: If you’re a contributor or member of an educational institution interested in organizing this kind of event, fill out this form.
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.
At the Faculty of Computer Science of Universidad Fidélitas, we have taken a historic step: we signed an agreement with the WordPress FoundationWordPress FoundationThe 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., turning our Computer Science students into key players in a global experience. Thanks to this partnership, every student will have the opportunity to complete an official internship through WP Credits, directly connecting with the WordPress community and its impact-driven projects.
This agreement reflects a deep conviction: higher education must be tied to the real digital ecosystem, with experiences that prepare students for jobs and to become agents of change within global tech communities.
Elineth Morera Campos (DeputyProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook. Director of 100% virtual courses at the Faculty) together with Mary Hubbard at the signing of the WPCredits agreement at WCUS25.
The Birth of the WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
To celebrate this alliance, we organized the first WordPress Campus Connect in San José, Costa Rica, from September 23 to 25, 2025.
This event marked a milestone as the first WordPress Campus Connect held in Latin America within a university, open to participation from any individual who was a university student, regardless of their field of study or academic level, and carried out in a three-day hackathon format. Throughout the event, participants engaged in hands-on workshops, received direct mentorship, and took part in the WordPress HackLab, a competition designed to transform ideas into digital products with real societal impact.
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
The Workshops: Learning with Energy and Creativity
The heart of Campus Connect lies in the eight workshops that guided students step by step in building their projects:
From Zero to Website in 90 Minutes – How to quickly start and launch a functional site.
Your Digital Empire, Brick by Brick – Strategic construction of a solid, scalable website.
Think Like a Rebel: Create Without Asking Permission – Fearless innovation, exploring creative freedom with design thinking.
Let’s Dress Up: Branding that Hypnotizes – Keys to visual identity and branding to stand out online.
Secret Vitamins for Your Website: What WordPress Doesn’t Tell You – Advanced tips and features to power up any site.
So Engaging They’ll Read with Eyes Closed – Strategies for clear, persuasive, and AI-enhanced content.
Houston, We Have a Website! (Go Live) – How to move a project from testing to production.
Your Story on Fire (and in 3 Acts) – Digital storytelling and impactful project presentations.
These workshops were not only technical but also creative and strategic, showing students that WordPress is a living, open, and limitless ecosystem.
Cely Cruz, co-organizer of WPCCSJ25, giving her talk
Daniel Solano, speaker at WPCCSJ25 giving his talk
Ariel Ramos, speaker at WPCCSJ25 giving his talk
Rita Robles Loaiza, Lead Organizer of WPCCSJ25 giving her talk
Nicole, Nazareth, and Yiqi, co-organizers of WPCCSJ25 and speakers at the event, before giving their talk.
Rosita Pereira, Co-organizer of WPCCSJ25 giving her talk
The Challenge: “Reconnecting the Human”
The central competition of the event was the WPCC 2025 Challenge: Reconnecting the Human.
The challenge stemmed from a paradox: we have never been so digitally connected, yet we have never felt so lonely. In response, teams had to create a digital product, presented in WordPress, that strengthens in-person human relationships within the university or local community.
The proposals were aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 10, and 11) and ESG principles. Within this framework:
SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) encouraged initiatives to strengthen emotional health and reduce loneliness.
SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) inspired inclusive and accessible solutions for the entire community.
SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) motivated proposals to rescue traditions and foster coexistence in public spaces.
At the same time, ESG principles framed the action plan: environmental care, positive social impact, and ethical, participatory governance. WordPress became the showcase to tell the story of the problem, the value proposition, the digital product, and the expected impact.
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
The Organizing Team: The Force Behind the Event
None of this would have been possible without the dedication of a passionate organizing team that brought this first WordPress Campus Connect to life:
They were responsible for transforming a vision into a real experience, coordinating workshops, mentorsEvent SupporterEvent 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., logistics, communication, and every detail to make the event shine.
Part of the team of volunteers and organizers of WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
Organizing Team of WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025
WordPress Club Fidélitas and Its Podcast
Another historic milestone was the official founding of the WordPress Club Fidélitas, a permanent space where students, faculty, and the community can come together to learn, share, and contribute to the WordPress ecosystem.
As part of this initiative, the Club’s podcast was launched, where we will talk about:
WordPress and its impact on the global web.
Technological innovation applied to education.
Academic and community experiences from Fidélitas.
This podcast will serve as a bridge between academia and the international WordPress community, amplifying the voices of our students and their projects.
The WordPress Campus Connect San José and the agreement with the WordPress Foundation are just the beginning.
Every student who participates in this program will take with them not only technical WordPress skills but also the experience of belonging to a global community, working with purpose, and using technology to generate human impact.
Inspiring Transformation
With this event, we proved that a university can be innovative, close, and global at the same time.
The invitation is clear: to keep dreaming, creating, and reconnecting the human through technology. Because when academia and community walk together, the impossible becomes reality.
Group photo of WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 taken by Manuel Macias, volunteer from the WordPress San José community.
