New: Request a video message from Matt for your WordCamp

Weโ€™ve seen an uptick in requests for recorded video messages from Matt for WordCamps and community events. To make this easier and more consistent, weโ€™ve created a simple request process.

Organizers can now apply for a short recorded video from Matt. These are intended as a community shoutout and may include brief comments or Q&A, depending on availability.

How it works:

  • Events must be on the official 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 theyโ€™ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. schedule and at least 8 weeks out
  • Requests must come from WordCamp organizers
  • We cannot accommodate every request, so priority will be given to milestone events such as first-time WordCamps, anniversaries, or significant community moments

Going forward, this option will also be included in event organizer emails so the process is clear and consistent.

If you have a scheduled event and want to apply, you can do thatย here:

Thanks for helping us keep this scalable and fair while still supporting WordCamp communities worldwide.

Community Team Meeting Agenda for 08 โ€“ January, 2026

The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/..ย 

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!

Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: Thursday, 08 January 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC

Americas friendly meeting: Thursday, 08 January 2026 at 21:00 PM UTC

You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.ย 

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?ย 
  • What did you accomplish after the last meeting?ย 
  • Are there any blockers?ย 
  • Can other team members help you in some way?

Highlights to Note

Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.

Open Posts

Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts, and comments.

Announcements / Newsletters

Open Floor

This is your chance to discuss things that werenโ€™t on the meeting agenda.ย 

We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic youโ€™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!

#agenda, #meeting-agenda, #team, #team-chat, #team-meeting

#agenda, #meeting-agenda, #team-chat

WordPress Credits Mentor Huddles – Notes and Next Steps

WP Credits MentorEvent Supporter 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. huddles will take place on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. in the private mentor channel, with the following sessions:
โ€“ last Wednesday of each month at 9am UTC, starting on January 28
โ€“ last Thursday of each month at 5pm UTC, starting on January 29

This week we hosted the first two WordPress Credits mentor huddles, and it was great to see mentorsEvent Supporter 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. joining from different regions to share experiences, challenges, and ideas. Thank you to everyone who made time to participate and help shape the program together!

Attendees: @celigaroe, @lasacco, @lumiblog, @webtechpooja, @peiraisotta, @organvlasti, @alexcu21, @evarlese, @francescodicandia, @nilovelez, @sirlouen, @arburola , @josvelasco, @nazmul111, @fahimmurshed, @shivashankerbhatta, @subrataemfluence, @sion99, @devmuhib, and @lidarroy

Table of Content

Mentorship and student onboarding

We discussed the onboarding phase as one of the most critical moments for students to build confidence and start forming connections within the WordPress community. Many students feel overwhelmed by early setup tasks, such as creating accounts and configuring tools, which can slow engagement. This is why is fundamental that mentors have a clear understanding of the full student platform and the entire student journey, in addition to regularly review student reports to stay informed on progress, spot blockers early, and provide timely support.

Communication and engagement

Communication seems to be a recurring challenge, with students often hesitant to ask questions and share progress in an async environment. As a concrete improvement, we agreed to add mandatory steps that prompt students to introduce themselves and regularly post updates in Slack, including in their contribution team channels. Hopefully, this will help normalize communication, increase visibility, and strengthen studentsโ€™ sense of belonging.

Language and learning resources

We acknowledged language as a significant barrier, particularly for Spanish speaking students navigating primarily English WordPress resources. To reduce friction, mentors agreed to expand multilingual support where possible and to enhance the mentor guide with resources that help assess studentsโ€™ knowledge levels and tailor guidance across contribution teams.

Mentorship structure

While we explored the idea of assigning an additional technical or specialized mentor after students choose a contribution team, we confirmed that each student will continue to have one primary mentor assigned before the program starts, supporting them throughout the entire experience. When students choose a contribution area outside their mentorโ€™s direct expertise, mentors will introduce them in the relevant team channels and help connect them with experienced contributors, while remaining responsible for weekly syncs and ongoing check-ins.

Improvements to the mentor course

On the training side, @lidarroy and @evarlese are expanding the mentor course to better support teachers and professionals who may not yet have contribution experience. Our goal is to help them confidently navigate WordPress community spaces and grow into well-prepared mentors.

Retention and community integration

We agreed that retaining graduates in the WordPress community beyond the program is a coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. goal. We began exploring strategies such as inviting program graduates to mentor new students and creating โ€œday in the lifeโ€ videos that showcase different contribution roles. Tailored actions aimed at retaining graduates will be defined in January and implemented into the program.

Upcoming cohorts

We will move from rolling start dates to fixed monthly onboarding periods during the first two weeks of each month starting in 2026. The January cohort will start on January 5, followed by February 2โ€“13 and March 2โ€“13. From January onward, we will also deliver a shared program presentation before onboarding begins, covering program structure, expectations, tools, and community spaces.

In Q1 2026, we will onboard students from Nordic Riga University, Universidad Fidรฉlitas, Krakow University of Economics, and Central New Mexico Community College, among others, applying these improvements as the program continues to grow.

Mentor huddles

Mentors will start meeting regularly, with monthly huddles becoming a recurring space to share feedback, surface challenges, and continue improving the program together. These sessions are open to all mentors and will take place on Slack in the private mentor channel, with a session on the last Wednesday of each month at 9am UTC, starting on January 28, and a session on the last Thursday of each month at 5pm UTC, starting on January 29.


Want to learn more about WordPress Credits? Visit the program page, join the #wpcredits Slack channel, and take a look at the handbook.

If you wish to apply as a mentor, please carefully read the mentor guide and apply using the form at the bottom of the guide.

#wpcredits

Community Team Meeting Agenda for 04 โ€“ December, 2025

The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/..ย 

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!

Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: Thursday, 4 December 2025 at 12:00 PM UTCAmericas friendly meeting: Thursday, 4 December 2025 at 21:00 PM UTC

You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.ย 

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?ย 
  • What did you accomplish after the last meeting?ย 
  • Are there any blockers?ย 
  • Can other team members help you in some way?

Highlights to Note

Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.

Open Posts

Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and comments.

Announcements / Newsletters

Open Floor

This is your chance to discuss things that werenโ€™t on the meeting agenda.ย 

We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic youโ€™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!

#agenda, #meeting-agenda, #team, #team-chat, #team-meeting

A Productive Day with WordPress Campus Connect Brahmanbaria

A Memorable Beginning

After spending a month preparing, our WordPress Campus Connect Brahmanbaria event finally took placeโ€”and it became one of the most productive and inspiring days our community has experienced recently. With support from our volunteers, speakers, and attendees, the entire program felt meaningful from start to finish.

The event ran from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and right from the registration desk, we felt the excitement in the room. For many students, this was their first ever introduction to WordPress, and their enthusiasm shaped the energy of the whole day.

As Lead Organizer, Shipon Karmakar welcomed everyone, introduced the purpose of Campus Connect, and set a warm tone for the rest of the program.

Why We Wanted to Bring Campus Connect to Brahmanbaria

Our vision for this event was simple: bring WordPress directly to students and help them discover new skills and opportunities.

In Brahmanbaria, many students havenโ€™t had the chance to explore WordPress or understand how powerful the platform truly is. Campus Connect was our way of breaking that barrierโ€”by offering a free, practical, beginner-friendly session right on their campus.

We also discussed:

  • joining our local WordPress 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.,
  • the importance of 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 theyโ€™ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more.,
  • and how students can start contributing to the WordPress project.

The feedback we received showed how much this exposure meant to them.

What We Taught Throughout the Day

To make the learning process smooth for beginners, we focused on five key topics:

  • Introduction to Campus Connect โ€” Shipon Karmakar (Lead Organizer)
  • Discovering WordPress as an Open-Source Platform โ€” Eh Jewel
  • Why WordPress? Origin, Contribution Path & Personal Journey โ€” Muhibul Haque
  • WordPress 101: Build Your First Website โ€” Tanvirul Haque
  • Your Roadmap to a WordPress Career โ€” Shamim Mia

These sessions gave students a full learning journeyโ€”from โ€œWhat is WordPress?โ€ to building their very first website.

Behind the Scenes: Our Amazing Volunteers

None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our volunteer team. They supported registration, logistics, workshop assistance, and made sure every student felt comfortable throughout the event.

Special thanks to:
Meheraj Khan, Ashraful Amin, Mohammad Salman, Azim Jamshed, Musarraf Hossain, Monira Akther Nuri, Syed Riamul Haq, MD Safwan Ahmed, MD Shamrat, Seratul Mustakim

Their effort played a huge role in making the event smooth and enjoyable.

How the Day Unfolded (8:30 AM โ€“ 1:30 PM)

  1. Registration and check-in
  2. T-shirt and swag distribution
  3. Opening ceremony led by Lead Organizer โ€“ Shipon Karmakar
  4. 2-hour hands-on workshop (building a WordPress.comWordPress.com An online implementation of WordPress code that lets you immediately access a new WordPress environment to publish your content. WordPress.com is a private company owned by Automattic that hosts the largest multisite in the world. This is arguably the best place to start blogging if you have never touched WordPress before. https://wordpress.com/ website)
  5. Tea break & networking
  6. More sessions and discussions
  7. Q/A session
  8. Quiz competition
  9. Prize distribution
  10. Certificates for all participants
  11. Group photo
  12. Closing thanks

At the start, only 3โ€“5 students knew what WordPress was. By the end, more than 50 students built their first websiteโ€”a huge achievement for beginners.

Community Gathering: Learning & Connecting

One of the most meaningful parts of the event was the community gathering session. Students, speakers, and volunteers sat together, discussed ideas, shared inspiration, and talked openly about their learning journey.

We explained how joining regular meetups, participating in WordCamp, and contributing to 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. can help them grow faster.

Many students expressed interest in joining future events and staying connected.

Quiz Competition & Prizes

The quiz added a fun, exciting twist to the event. Students were fully engaged, and the energy in the room was fantastic. Winners received special gifts, which made the moment even more enjoyable.

Certificates: Celebrating Everyoneโ€™s Effort

Every participant received an official Campus Connect Certificate. For many students, it was their first certificate related to tech or WordPress, and it brought a real sense of accomplishment.

Looking Forward

The impact was clear:

  • Students gained their first real website-building experience
  • Many discovered new interest in WordPress and web development
  • The community gained new potential contributors
  • Students want more workshops and meetups
  • A strong foundation for future WordPress activities in Brahmanbaria has been created

WordPress Campus Connect Brahmanbaria wasnโ€™t just a one-day programโ€”it was the beginning of a stronger, more connected local WordPress community.

#campus-connect

WordCamp Malaysia Contributor Day: Community Team Table

The WordPress Community Team is thrilled to announce that we will have a dedicated table at 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 theyโ€™ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Malaysia this year! We canโ€™t wait to meet you, share our initiatives, and welcome new contributors to the project.

Event Details:

What Weโ€™ll Be Focusing On

Stop by our table to learn all about the exciting educational and outreach initiatives from the WordPress Community Team:

  • Education Initiatives: We will be focusing on educating attendees about key programs, including Campus Connect, WordPress Credits, and Student Clubs. These initiatives are essential for growing the next generation of WordPress contributors and users.
  • Event Organizing and Mentoring: Weโ€™ll be sharing information on the different types of WordPress events you can organize, providing guidance on how to successfully organize them, and demonstrating how you can get involved in mentoring new contributors within the community.

Resources to Get Started

Before you come, or after you leave, check out these valuable resources to continue your journey in the WordPress community:

Resources:

Call to Action: Join Us to Onboard New Contributors!

Will you also be attending WordCamp Malaysia? We would love your help! We are looking for experienced community members to assist us at the table with onboarding new contributors. Itโ€™s a fantastic way to give back and help first-time contributors find their footing. If youโ€™re interested in volunteering a few hours, please comment on this post or message Destiny in the Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/..

Community Team update on Bangladesh

Weโ€™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 โ€œA code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.โ€ - Wikipedia. To protect the privacy and safety of community members, we wonโ€™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!

Community Team November 2025 Meeting Recap

Attendance:
@webtechpooja @patricia70 @ritikaroy2830 @devmuhib @mosescursor @subrataemfluence @mauteri @kofimokome @HarmonyRomo @alexcu21 @kafleg @passoniate

Notes

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-team SlackSlack Slack 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.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Meeting Chat Logs

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

๐Ÿ‘‰ 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:

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 โ€” 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 Fidรฉlitas University (Costa Rica), are joining the program. The initiative aims to expand the student contributor base by 2026, encouraging more participation from mentorsEvent Supporter 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., educators, and companies worldwide.

Recently, the program also updated its sponsorship guidelines to ensure meaningful engagement and educational impact.
WP Credits โ€“ Updates on Sponsorship Guidelines

Companies can no longer sponsor tools or resources alone; they must also sponsor one or more mentors to align with the programโ€™s educational goals.
The updated Sponsor Guide provides details for organizations interested in getting involved.

WordPress Campus Connect โ€“ Organizing Guidelines

Discussion around who can organize WordPress Campus Connect events continued.

  • 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

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 theyโ€™ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2026 is planned for April 9โ€“11, 2026, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India.

Various calls for WordCamp Asia 2026 are now open โ€” donโ€™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 Candidate A 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 โ€” learn how here: Help Test WordPress 6.9

Additionally, WordPress 6.9 BetaBeta A 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 itโ€™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.

If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post, or reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @st810amaze, @thehopemonger, @webtechpooja

Next Meeting

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 โ€“ 12:00 UTC
Americas meeting day/Time: December 4, 2025 โ€“ 21:00 UTC

#community-team-meeting, #meeting, #team-chat

WP Credits – Updates on Sponsorship Guidelines

After multiple discussions with sponsors, program administrators, and mentorsEvent Supporter 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., and an analysis of the programโ€™s needs, weโ€™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 programโ€™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 Supporter 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. them through hands-on, real-world 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. 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 programโ€™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 programโ€™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 youโ€™d like to sponsor a mentor external to your company, please let us know and weโ€™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 studentsโ€™ 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 programโ€™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, youโ€™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

Weโ€™re happy to discuss the level of involvement that best fits your companyโ€™s capacity. Together, we can strengthen the WordPress project and empower the next generation of contributors.

Weโ€™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.

Learn more about sponsorship options in our Sponsor Guide and submit your sponsorship application here to get started.

The following people contributed to writing and reviewing this post: @celigaroe, @francescodicandia, @gomp, @4thhubbard

Community Team Meeting Agenda for 06 โ€“ November -2025

The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/..ย 

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!

Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: Thursday, 06 November 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC Americas friendly meeting: Thursday, 06 November 2025 at 21:00 PM UTC

Meeting Facilitator:

APAC/EMEA: @webtechpooja

Americas: @kofimokome

You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.ย 

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?ย 
  • What did you accomplish after the last meeting?ย 
  • Are there any blockers?ย 
  • Can other team members help you in some way?

Highlights to Note

Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.

Open Posts

Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts, and comments.

Announcements / Newsletters

Open Floor

This is your chance to discuss things that werenโ€™t on the meeting agenda.ย 

We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic youโ€™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!

#agenda, #meeting-agenda, #team, #team-chat, #team-meeting

#community-team, #meeting