Title: Meetup Organizer Newsletter: December 2024 Author: Jos Velasco Published: December 6, 2024 Last modified: July 25, 2025 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/josvelasco/) [Jos Velasco](https://profiles.wordpress.org/josvelasco/) 4:15 pm _on_ December 6, 2024 Tags: [community-events ( 69 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-events/), [community-team ( 229 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [meetup-organizer-newsletter ( 74 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meetup-organizer-newsletter/), [newsletter ( 83 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/newsletter/)    # Meetup Organizer Newsletter: December 2024 Hello WordPress Event Organizers, This newsletter edition is packed with inspiration and opportunities to grow your local WordPress community. From the Call for Speakers for 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Europe 2025 to hosting your _State of the WordState of the Word This is the annual report given by Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress at WordCamp US. It looks at what we’ve done, what we’re doing, and the future of WordPress. [https://wordpress.tv/tag/state-of-the-word/](https://wordpress.tv/tag/state-of-the-word/)._ watch party, many ways exist to get involved and make an impact. Learn from recent 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., like Castilla-La Mancha’s first gathering or Bhopal’s 100th milestone, and discover how to bring unique initiatives, like the WordPress Showcase, to your events. Let’s continue building a vibrant, connected community together! ## Let’s Spread the Word: Call for Speakers WordCamp Europe 2025 Open Now! [[ WordCamp Europe 2025 is gearing up to be an incredible celebration of the WordPress community – and it needs _your_ voice to make it truly unforgettable! This is your opportunity to shine, share your expertise, and inspire the WordPress community from the stage. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or taking the mic for the first time, WordCamp Europe offers formats for everyone: * **Lightning Talks (10 min):** Quick, impactful insights. * **Long Talks (30 min):** Dive deep into your topic. * **Workshops (60–90 min):** Hands-on, interactive learning sessions. We’re incredibly excited to hear from new voices and underrepresented groups. The [Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship](https://wordpressfoundation.org/news/2024/kim-parsell-memorial-scholarship-expands-to-wordcamp-asia-and-wordcamp-europe/) is also available to help make this event accessible to passionate speakers who face financial barriers. Let’s work together to amplify this opportunity. Share the [Call for Speakers](https://europe.wordcamp.org/2025/call-for-speakers/) with your 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group & encourage your local community to apply!  **Why not take to the stage yourself?Your voice matters, and we can’t wait to hear from you! [Apply Now](https://europe.wordcamp.org/2025/call-for-speakers/). ##  Countdown to State of the Word 2024! [[ Get ready to join the global excitement of the WordPress community! **Event Details**** 📅 Date: December 16, 2024 📍 Location: Tokyo, Japan⏰ Time: 09:00 UTC (18:00 JST) **Host Your Own Watch Party!****Gather your local WordPress community for a watch party—live or at a time that works for you. Recordings will be available on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/wordpress) right after the event! **Need Help Getting Started?** * **Find a Venue**: Meetup groups can request venue support by just filling out the [venue request form](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/meetup-program-basics/venue-approval/). * **Get Tips**: Check out the [Watch Party Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/state-of-the-word-watch-parties/) for helpful planning advice. * **Make It Official:** Add “State of the Word” to your event title, and it will make it available on the[ list of Watch Parties](https://events.wordpress.org/?s=state+of+the+word), where attendees can find gatherings in their language or nearby! Let’s celebrate the magic of WordPress together! Have questions? Reach out—we’re here to help make your event a success! ## Some recent Community Events  ### First WordPress Castilla-La Mancha Meetup Recap [[ The first [WordPress Castilla-La Mancha meetup](https://www.meetup.com/wordpress-castilla-la-mancha/) was held at the FabLab in Cuenca with 12 attendees. The event showcased inspiring highlights, including high school students building a WordPress site for a satellite competition, a determined mompreneur skillfully balancing her WooCommerce business while raising three children, and a dedicated teacher eager to enhance his site’s security after recovering from a hacking incident. Even participants from Albacete made the trip, which took more than one hour! This meetup showed that every website has a story worth telling. ### WordPress Bhopal Celebrated its 9th Anniversary and 100th Meetup! [[ The event brought together a diverse group of passionate members, including those who traveled from nearby cities like Vidisha and Siraunj, taking 2-3 hours to join the celebration. Highlights included a cake-cutting ceremony and inspiring success stories from those who have contributed to WordPress over the years. Aditya Shah’s dedication to fostering a collaborative and inclusive WordPress community in [Bhopal](https://www.meetup.com/wordpress-bhopal/) has been instrumental in its growth.  This story of teamwork and impact is a testament that no matter where you stand in life—whether a student, freelancer, engineer, marketer, advocate, or business owner—WordPress is for all! ## Bring a WordPress Showcase to Your Local Meetup! Inspired by [WordCamp Ahmedabad’s _WordPress Showcase_?](https://ahmedabad.wordcamp.org/2025/introducing-wordpress-showcase-at-wordcamp-ahmedabad-5-0/) Why not create something similar at your next meetup? Highlighting local WordPress projects is a fantastic way to celebrate creativity, inspire your community, and show off the incredible possibilities of WordPress. Encourage attendees to present their unique projects, from bold websites to niche solutions. Dive into the stories and tech behind their work to spark meaningful conversations and share valuable insights. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and foster collaboration among your area’s developers, designers, business owners, and creators. Start small—feature a few standout projects and invite participants to share how WordPress empowered them. Your meetup could spark new ideas and stronger connections within your community! Remember to always count on [WordPress.org’s showcase](https://wordpress.org/showcase/) to inspire your community! [[ ## WordPress Event Organizers, We Want to Feature You! We love highlighting WordPress events from around the world in our newsletters. Want your Meetup to be featured? Share a picture with the Community team! Post it on the [#community-events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-events/) [Slack](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel. Remember to ask permission from your group members before taking and sharing photos. --- A special thank you to our Global Sponsors: [Bluehost](https://www.bluehost.com/), [GoDaddy](https://www.godaddy.com/pro?utm_source=wcglobal_2023_sponsorship&utm_medium=events&utm_campaign=en-us_events_prg_awa_partners_part_wcsponsordesc_001), [Automattic](https://automattic.com/about/), [WPBeginner](https://www.wpbeginner.com/), and [Woo](https://woocommerce.com/)! ## Need Support or Guidance From the WordPress Global Community TeamGlobal Community Team A group of community organizers and contributors who collaborate on local events about WordPress — monthly WordPress meetups and/or annual conferences called WordCamps.? If you have any questions, Community Team Supporters are here to help. Please email us at [support@wordcamp.org](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/12/06/meetup-organizer-newsletter-december-2024/support@wordcamp.org?output_format=md) or join the [#community-events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-events/) [Slack](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel. Thanks for everything you do to grow and support the WordPress community — let’s keep sharing knowledge and inspiring each other with our contributions! See you online soon! The following people contributed to this edition of the Meetup newsletter: [@josvelasco](https://profiles.wordpress.org/josvelasco/), [@devinmaeztri](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devinmaeztri/), [@piermario](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piermario/), [@zinanga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zinanga/), [@beingastha](https://profiles.wordpress.org/beingastha/), [@_dorsvenabili](https://profiles.wordpress.org/_dorsvenabili/), [@peiraisotta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/peiraisotta/), and [@bjmcsherry](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bjmcsherry/). 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