Title: 2026 Global Partner Program Announcement Author: Harmony Romo Published: November 12, 2025 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/) [Harmony Romo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/) 9:39 pm _on_ November 12, 2025 Tags: [community-team ( 229 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [global sponsorship ( 28 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/global-sponsorship/) # 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/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](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 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 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/). events (excludes flagships) with priority access to claim a sponsor table at in-person WordPress events  | X | | | | Option to feature multiple brands across events | X | | | | Dedicated sponsor landing page with customizable content | X | X | | | Complimentary WordPress event tickets for your team | X | X | | | 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). 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](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/](https://wordpress.org/) (over 750,000 annual views) | X | X | | | Sponsor Spotlight post on WordPress.org/news featuring highlights from recent WordCamps—sharing updates, sound bites, and insights to showcase your involvement  | | | | | — Quarterly  | X | | | | — Annual | | X | | | 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) | X | | X | | — 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) | | X | X | | Regular recognition in [monthly education buzz report](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/03/monthly-education-buzz-report-october-2025/) | | | X | ## **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](https://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 →](https://wordpressfoundation.org/donate/) Please see [Rules for Sponsor Materials](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/wordcamp-organizer/planning-details/fundraising/global-community-sponsorship-for-event-organizers/#rules-for-sponsor-materials) for more details about terms of sponsorship. Please also see our [sample sponsorship agreement](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2024/12/Draft-of-2025-WordPress-Global-Community-Sponsorship-Agreement-Template-Google-Docs.pdf). **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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/2026-global-partner-program-announcement/support@wordcamp.org?output_format=md)!** [#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [#global-sponsorship](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/global-sponsorship/) ### Share this: * [ Threads ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/2026-global-partner-program-announcement/?share=threads) * [ Mastodon ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/2026-global-partner-program-announcement/?share=mastodon) * [ Bluesky ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/2026-global-partner-program-announcement/?share=bluesky) * [ Facebook ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/2026-global-partner-program-announcement/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/2026-global-partner-program-announcement/?share=x) * [ LinkedIn ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/2026-global-partner-program-announcement/?share=linkedin) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F12%2F2026-global-partner-program-announcement%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/214c6ef66993e62b7b65d64e9c8f0c183846188d0a3d84b03f15bdd7bbfbf104? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 2. [emmakhan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/emmakhan/) 5:05 pm _on_ November 29, 2025 3. Nice news! The new 2026 Global Partner Program from the WordPress Community seems like a good move — it simplifies sponsoring. Instead of juggling separate deals, companies can sign up once and support all official WordPress/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/)./ 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/). events worldwide. Make WordPress 4. Depending on what a sponsor wants (global presence, regional reach or community- level support), there are three levels: Global Leader, Regional Powerhouse, and Community Builder — so there’s flexibility. Make WordPress 5. It’s cool to see the community trying to streamline funding and support for events everywhere. ### Leave a Reply 󠀁[Cancel reply](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/2026-global-partner-program-announcement/?output_format=md#respond)󠁿 You must be [logged in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F11%2F12%2F2026-global-partner-program-announcement%2F&locale=en_US) to post a comment. # Post navigation [← Community Team update on Bangladesh](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/12/community-team-update-on-bangladesh/) [Call for Mentors: Join WordPress Campus Connect! →](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/11/20/call-for-mentors-join-wordpress-campus-connect/)