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Kickstart 2025 with fresh ideas and impactful events! This edition brings exciting 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. themes, a milestone for the WordPress Photo Directory, and tips on engaging Gen Z in your community. Plus, get inspired by Women’s Day events worldwide and discover ways to make your gatherings more sustainable.
Let’s build a stronger, more connected WordPress community this year! 🚀
Planning is key to a successful event! To allow ample time for review and preparation, we encourage teams to apply for events at least six months in advance. This ensures a smoother process and a well-organized experience for everyone involved.
Keep the Momentum Going: WordPress Event Ideas for February
The new year is in full swing, and February is a great time to deepen connections and continue growing your WordPress community. Here are some engaging event ideas to build on January’s energy:
Love Your Website: A WordPress Tune-Up – February is all about appreciation, so why not host a hands-on session where attendees audit their sites for performance, 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), and security improvements?
AI & Automation for WordPress – Explore how AI-powered tools can enhance content creation, SEO, and site management, making WordPress workflows more efficient.
WordPress Collaboration Day: To encourage teamwork, organize a co-working day where developers, designers, and content creators work on community projects, open-source contributions, or personal sites.
These events keep the momentum while reinforcing the value of learning and collaboration within your community! 🚀
Tip of the Month for Creating More Sustainable Events:
When organizing an event, prioritize venues with sustainability measures already in place, like the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, recycling facilities or sustainable certifications. See more venue suggestions here.
📸 20,000+ Free & Open Photos – A Milestone for the WordPress Community! 🎉
The WordPress Photo Directory has officially surpassed 20,000 images, marking a significant achievement for open-source creativity! Every photo is CC0-licensed, meaning you can use them freely—on websites, social media, presentations, and more—without attribution.
This ever-growing collection is a fantastic resource for WordPress users, organizers, and content creators looking for high-quality images that align with the open web philosophy.
Thinking about Contributor Day at 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 2025? 🤔This session by Jhimross Olinares (@jhimross) is your perfect introduction!
🌍 More Than Just Code: Contributor Day isn’t just for developers—it’s for designers, marketers, writers, translators, and more. Whether you’re passionate about CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., Documentation, or Marketing, you’ll find a welcoming team where your skills can help shape WordPress.
🔍 What to Expect:
Learn how Contributor Day works and why it matters
Find the right team for your skills
Get inspired to make an impact in the WordPress ecosystem
🌟 Empower the Next Generation: Invite Gen Z to Join Your Meetup Team!
WordPress has shaped the web for over 20 years, but its future depends on engaging the next generation of creators, developers, and innovators. That’s where Gen Z comes in!
Meetup Organizers: this is your chance to bridge the gap and bring fresh energy to your community by inviting young people to volunteer or co-organize your events.
💡 Why Involve Gen Z? ✅ They bring new perspectives on design, social media, and digital trends. ✅ They’re eager to build skills and connections in open-source communities. ✅ They help keep WordPress relevant and thriving for the future.
🎯 How to Get Them Involved: 🚀 Offer flexible roles like social media management, event photography, or welcoming attendees. 🎤 Give them a chance to host lightning talks or lead discussions on topics they love. 🌎 Emphasize how volunteering builds leadership skills and expands their network in the tech industry.🙌 Start the conversation today! Reach out to local schools, universities, and online communities—let’s make WordPress meetupsMeetupMeetup 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. a place where young voices shape the future of the web.
Organizing Regional Special Events for Women’s Day
March is an excellent opportunity for Meetup organizers to host events celebrating women in WordPress and technology. Two inspiring examples leading the way this year are:
Voces que Inspiran: Women’s Day 2025 Latam
A virtual event made possible thanks to our global sponsors and the support of micro sponsors. If you’d like to contribute, you can become a micro sponsor and help make this initiative even more impactful!
This online gathering, scheduled for March 1, 2025, will bring together the WordPress community across Latin America to highlight the leadership and contributions of women in tech. It will feature inspiring talks, workshops, and interactive sessions, fostering growth, collaboration, and networking opportunities.
Learn more about Voces que Inspiran: Women’s Day 2025 Latam and get inspired: 🔗 Visit Website →
EmpowerWP 2025: WPBhopal’s Celebration for Women’s Day
On March 9, 2025, WPBhopal is set to launch EmpowerWP 2025, a movement—not just an event! With a women-majority audience, this gathering is open to all, reinforcing that empowerment doesn’t happen in isolation.
EmpowerWP goes beyond traditional audiences, reaching women on career breaks, small businessowners, and homemakers with untapped potential. The goal is to bring the digital revolution home, turn skills into opportunities, and make WordPress a bridge between talent and growth.
Learn more about EmpowerWP 2025 and get inspired: 🔗 Visit Website →
By organizing virtual or in-person Women’s Day events, Meetup groups can create meaningful spaces for women in WordPress to share their stories, learn from each other, and strengthen the community. Even small-scale events, from panel discussions to networking meetups, can significantly impact!
💡 Looking for ideas? Consider hosting a lightning talk session, a showcase of women-led WordPress projects, or a mentorship roundtable.
Would you like to organize a special event in your region? We’d love to hear about it! 🚀
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-eventsSlack channel. Remember to ask permission from your group members before taking and sharing photos.
Need Support or Guidance From the WordPress Global Community TeamGlobal Community TeamA 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 or join the #community-eventsSlack 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!
