Hello WordPress Community Team contributors! 👋
We’re looking forward to meeting, collaborating, and reconnecting in person at WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai, India. Events like this are a special opportunity for community contributors from across Asia-Pacific and beyond to come together, share experiences, and support one another in growing the WordPress project locally and globally.
This year, WordCamp 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 will be held in Mumbai, India, bringing together attendees for Contributor 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/, conference sessions, networking, and community-building activities. If you’re attending, we would love to welcome you to the Community Team table at the Contributor Day.
WordCamp Asia 2026 Details
Here are the key details for WordCamp Asia 2026:
Community Team at Contributor Day
Contributor Day is one of the most welcoming and energizing parts of any WordCamp. It’s a dedicated day for attendees to contribute to the WordPress open-source project by joining one of the many Make WordPress teams.
For the Community Team, Contributor Day is a chance to:
- welcome new contributors,
- reconnect with existing contributors,
- support community organizers,
- improve resources and documentation,
- discuss community programs and processes,
- and work together on initiatives that help WordPress communities thrive worldwide.
If you are new to Contributor Day, don’t worry; you do not need prior experience to join. The Community Team table is a great place to learn how the team works, what kinds of contributions are possible, and how your skills or interests can help support local communities.
Detailed Contributor Day Schedule
Community Team Contributor Day Schedule
Location: Community Team Table, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
Date: April 9, 2026
08:00 am IST Registration Open and Networking Time
09:00 am IST Opening Remarks
09:30 am IST Family Photo
09:45 am IST Contributing to WordPress / Workshop / Open-Source Library
10:00 am IST The Making of a WordPress Release: Conversations with Past Release Squad Members
12:00 pm IST Long Break and Networking Time
01:45 pm IST Group Photo (Table Leads, Facilitators & Open-Source Books)
02:00 pm IST Contributing to WordPress/Workshop/Open-Source Library
04:30 pm IST Closing Remarks
05:00 pm IST Contributor Day Wrap-up
What to Expect at The Community Team Table
At the Community Team table, participants may work on:
- onboarding new contributors,
- reviewing and improving documentation,
- identifying updates for organizer resources,
- discussing Meetup 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. and WordCamp program needs,
- helping improve clarity around event applications and support pathways,
- brainstorming process improvements,
- and contributing to ongoing Community Team priorities.
There will be a mix of discussion-based and task-based contributions, so whether you enjoy writing, reviewing, organizing, mentoring, or problem-solving, there will be ways to get involved.
Contributor Day Goals for The Community Team
Our goals for Contributor Day include:
- Welcoming and onboarding new Community Team contributors
- Helping attendees better understand how official WordPress community programs work
- Improving Community Team documentation and contributor resources
- Supporting event organizers and aspiring organizers
- Gathering ideas and feedback from community members across the region
- Encouraging ongoing contribution beyond WordCamp Asia
Call for Support
We would also love support from experienced WordPress community organizers who will be attending WordCamp Asia.
If you have experience as a:
- WordPress Meetup organizer,
- WordCamp/other WordPress event organizer,
- event volunteer,
- event mentor 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.,
- or long-time Community Team contributor,
please consider stopping by the Community Team table and helping welcome new contributors. Your experience, perspective, and encouragement can make a big difference for attendees who are just getting started.
If you’ll be at WordCamp Asia and would like to support the Community Team table, please reach out in advance or come say hello on Contributor Day.
Table Leads
Devin Maeztri
@devinmaeztri is an active WordPress community contributor and community leader with experience supporting community initiatives and helping create welcoming spaces for contributors. Devin has been involved in WordPress community efforts and brings enthusiasm for collaboration, contributor engagement, and strengthening connections across local communities.
Rocio Valdivia
@_dorsvenabili is a long-time WordPress contributor and community leader who has supported the WordPress project in many capacities, including community-building, events, contributor engagement, and open-source advocacy. Rocio brings extensive experience in helping contributors connect with teams, grow in the project, and strengthen the global WordPress community.
Things to Prepare Before Contributor Day
To make your Contributor Day experience smoother, here are a few things to prepare ahead of time:
- Register for a WordPress.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/ account. If you don’t already have one, please create your account before the event: Create a WordPress.org account
- Read more about the Community Team. You can explore the team and its work here: WordPress Community Team
- Interested in organizing an official WordPress event? If you are interested in organizing an official WordPress event, you can submit an application in advance.
Join Us in Mumbai
Whether you are an experienced contributor or completely new to the WordPress project, we’d love to see you at the Community Team table during Contributor Day.
Come learn, contribute, connect, and help shape the future of WordPress communities.
Joining us in Mumbai? Stop by the Community Team table and be part of the conversation. Let’s build community together!
