Harmony Romo 7:23 pm on April 15, 2026
Tags: global sponsors ( 25 ), global sponsorship ( 28 )

🎉 Announcing our 2026 Global Partners!

We are thrilled to announce the initial lineup of 2026 Global Partners for the WordPress Community!

Please welcome Automattic (Jetpack + WordPress.com), Woo, and Hostinger as this year’s current line-up of Global Partners.

Automattic and Hostinger will be our Global Leaders, and Woo is our Regional Powerhouse sponsor this year. If you’d like to know everything that comes with that, it’s all here.

These three organizations are the driving force behind a year full of WordCamps, 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., Campus Connect, and everything in between. Their support covers the real, unglamorous stuff that makes events happen: venue costs, catering, A/V, Meetup.com license fees for over 685 active groups worldwide, insurance, and more. In short, none of this works without them.

So: thank you. Genuinely. Every organizer who books a venue, every attendee who walks through the door of a 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., every contributor who shows up to a 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., they’re all there, in part, because of what these partners make possible. That’s not a small thing.

Want to be part of the mission to expand WordPress access and education across the globe? Check out our sponsor page and apply today!

Here’s to a great 2026. 🙌

For WordCamp, Events and Meetup organizers: all 2026 event websites should display the 2026 Global Partners. For partners with multiple brands, please reach out to their points of contact to confirm which brand will be represented at your event.

The Global Sponsor information for the event organizers page and the rest of the handbook have been updated. WordPress Chapter Meetup group pages have also been updated to reflect this year’s Global Partners.

Please note that this year’s program runs from Q2 2026 to Q2 2027.

#global-sponsors #global-sponsorship

Destiny Kanno 10:54 pm on April 1, 2026
Tags: campusconnect ( 6 ), wpcredits ( 7 )

Education Table at WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai

Hello, WordPress contributors! 👋

We’re excited to welcome you to the Education 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 they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2026 Contributor DayContributor 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/ in Mumbai, India! Whether you’re a student, an educator, a community organizer, or someone who’s simply curious about how WordPress connects with learning environments around the world, this table is for you.

Contributor Day is one of the best parts of any WordCamp: a dedicated space to get involved, meet people who care about the same things you do, and make a real difference in the WordPress project. We hope to see you there.

For the full Contributor Day schedule and other tables you can explore, check out the Contributor Day page.

About the WordPress education programs

The WordPress Community team runs education-focused initiatives designed to bring WordPress into colleges, universities, and learning environments across the world. At the Education table, we work across four programs:

WordPress Credits

WordPress Credits partners with educational institutions to integrate WordPress contributions into academic curricula. Students gain resources, training, and recognition for contributing to real-world open-source work, bridging the gap between the classroom and the global WordPress community.

WordPress Campus Connect

WordPress Campus Connect brings WordPress directly to educational campuses through hands-on workshops and events. These sessions help students discover what WordPress is, how it powers a significant share of the web, and how to start building with it, often for the very first time.

WordPress Student Clubs

WordPress Student Clubs go a step further by building on-campus communities where students can keep learning and collaborating beyond a single event. Clubs empower students to organize their own sessions, support one another, and develop a deeper relationship with WordPress and the open web over time.

WordPress Facilitator Enablement Program

The WordPress Facilitator Enablement Program is a free, open, community-powered program that equips people to teach WordPress topics to others. No prior teaching experience is needed. If you know WordPress and want to help others learn it, whether you’re a developer, educator, freelancer, or community organizer, this program is a great place to start.

Contribution opportunities

There are plenty of ways to contribute at the Education table, no matter your background or experience level. Here are some of the things we’ll be working on:

Review the WordPress Facilitator Enablement Program

The WordPress Facilitator Enablement Program handbook was recently published and we’d love your fresh eyes on it. You can also take and share feedback on the program’s first course: Leading WordPress Education Programs on Learn WordPress. Your input will help shape how this program grows.

Improve documentation and resources

Clear, accurate documentation helps organizers and contributors all over the world. At the table, you can help review, improve, and expand handbook pages and resources for WordPress Credits, Campus Connect, Student Clubs, and the Facilitator Enablement Program.

Share your campus or education experience

Have you organized or attended a Campus Connect event? Run a WordPress club at your university? Mentored students through WP Credits? Your real-world experience is genuinely valuable. Sharing it at the table can help shape programs that work better for students and educators globally.

Brainstorm and discuss

Some of the best contributions start as conversations. Bring your ideas for how to grow WordPress in academic communities, support facilitators, or make these programs more accessible globally.

Helpful resources for contributors

Getting familiar with these resources before Contributor Day can help you hit the ground running:

Who should join the Education table?

Anyone interested in the intersection of WordPress and education is welcome, including:

Students looking to learn about WordPress and open-source contribution
Teachers and professors who want to bring WordPress into their classrooms
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. and WordCamp organizers with an interest in campus programs
Community contributors interested in education initiatives
Developers and designers who enjoy mentoring and supporting beginners

You do not need prior contribution experience to join. If you’re curious, that’s enough.

Things to prepare before Contributor Day

To make your Contributor Day experience as smooth as possible, here are a few things to set up in advance:

Create a 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/ account if you don’t already have one: register here.
Explore the education programs at wordpress.org/education to get familiar with the initiatives.
Browse the Education Handbook at make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/education/ for an overview of how things work.
Take the course Leading WordPress Education Programs on Learn WordPress and come with your feedback!
Join the conversation 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 #campusconnect and #wpcredits channels on Make WordPress Slack.

Table leads

Abhay Kulkarni

@hiabhaykulkarni is a WordPress contributor and community organizer based in India. He led WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur 2025, bringing WordPress to four campuses and more than 400 students, and has spoken at and organized multiple WordCamps across India. Abhay is also the co-founder of Jeevonix and an active contributor to WordPress coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., translations, and plugins.

Destiny Kanno

@piyopiyofox is a Community Education Program ManagerProgram Manager Program Managers (formerly Super Deputies) are Program Supporters who can perform extra tasks on WordCamp.org like creating new sites and publishing WordCamps to the schedule. sponsored Automattic based in Tokyo, Japan, where she drives education initiatives across the WordPress project. A two-time Make WordPress Training Team RepTeam Rep A Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts. and active contributor to the Community team, Destiny has been a key enabling force behind WordPress Campus Connect, the Facilitator Enablement Program, and the Leading WordPress Education Programs course on Learn WordPress.

Maciej Pilarski

@gomp is a Community WranglerWrangler Someone, usually a person part of event organizing team, who looks after certain things like budget or sponsors. at Automattic who has been contributing to WordPress since 2014. Based in Okinawa, Japan, he co-organized local 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. and WordCamps across Poland before moving to Asia, and is a certified WordPress 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.. Maciej actively promotes WordPress Credits and Campus Connect as pathways for connecting academia with the global open-source ecosystem.

Join us in Mumbai

Whether you’re new to contributing or a long-time WordPress community member, we’d love to see you at the Education table on Contributor Day.

Come learn, share, and help shape how WordPress connects with students and educators around the world.

See you in Mumbai! 🇮🇳

Devin Maeztri 5:56 am on March 27, 2026

Community Team at WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai

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, 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. Asia 2026 will be held in Mumbai, India, bringing together attendees for Contributor DayContributor 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:

Location: Mumbai, India
Venue: Jio World Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098
Dates: April 9-11, 2026
Programs: https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/schedule/

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 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. 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 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.,
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.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/ 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.
- Organize a WordPress Meetup: WordPress Meetup Organizer Application
- Organize a WordCamp: WordCamp Organizer Application
- Explore other community event programs. To learn about additional official WordPress community event formats and guidance, visit: Community Team Handbook

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!

Destiny Kanno 6:33 am on March 6, 2026
Tags: education-buzz ( 9 )

Monthly Education Buzz Report – February 2026

Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on the WordPress Campus connect, WordPress Credits, and WordPress Student club education initiatives within the WordPress community. This report aims to celebrate, promote, and inform individuals across the WordPress community and beyond about the diverse educational endeavors underway.

WordPress Campus Connect

Stats to date

Completed Events: 28
Students Reached: 3,933 (+368)
Institutions Visited: 51

Scheduled events: 4

WordPress Campus Connect Ribera del Duero (multiple event series, started January 30th)
WordPress Campus Connect Universitat de Lleida (multiple event series, started February 18th)
WordPress Campus Connect STITNU Al Farabi Pangandaran (starts on March 12th)
WordPress Campus Connect Liceo la Paz A Coruña (starts on May 7th)

26 more events are currently in the planning stages! We are actively working to expand our global reach and bring more educational opportunities to students worldwide. Come find us in the #campusconnect Slack channel.

Event Highlights

WordPress Campus Connect continues to grow globally, with multiple successful events, new resources, and increased community engagement this month.

WordPress Campus Connect Rajshahi
- Rajshahi Court College
  - Date: February 16
  - Attendees: 91
- Varendra University, Rajshahi
  - Date: February 23
  - Attendees: 82
- All events went over the following topics:
  - Building a WordPress website from scratch, including domain setup, hosting, WordPress installation, theme customisation, and content publishing.
  - Freelancing with WordPress, highlighting market-ready skills such as theme customisation, pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. configuration, performance optimisation, and client communication.
  - Open-source contribution and licensing, with an overview of the GNU General Public License (GPLGPL GPL is an acronym for GNU Public License. It is the standard license WordPress uses for Open Source licensing https://wordpress.org/about/license/. The GPL is a ‘copyleft’ license https://www.gnu.org/licenses/copyleft.en.html. This means that derivative work can only be distributed under the same license terms. This is in distinction to permissive free software licenses, of which the BSD license and the MIT License are widely used examples.) and how it enables freedom to use, modify, and distribute software.
  - The WordPress contributor credits system, learning how contributors receive recognition for contributions to coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., documentation, design, accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (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), translation, and community initiatives.
WordPress Campus Connect – Universitata de Lleida (Cappont Campus)
- While the event ran smoothly, organizers noted opportunities to make sessions more interactive in the future. Experiments are underway using WordPress Blueprints to help create interactive learning materials for specific concepts during Campus Connect workshops.
WordPress Campus Connect – St. Philomena College, Puttur
- Date: January 30 – 31
- Attendees: 51
- Program topics:
  - WordPress as a platform for building real-world web applications
  - The open-source ecosystem
  - Opportunities for learning and contributing to the WordPress community
WordPress Campus Connect Event in Pakistan – Faisalabad
- Date: February 28
- Attendees: 91
- Event media:
  - Photo Album: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=kZXnTd5Zsf8bBjjXC5johBE46u1NPBkvSHy0
  - Video recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r23BqswMhZo
- Organisers shared plans to establish a WordPress Student Club at Career Institute, with the goal of continuing to 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. and support students interested in WordPress and open-source development.
WordPress Campus Connect Jinja 2025
- The WordPress Jinja Community has completed the WordPress Campus Connect Jinja 2025 event series, which involved visits to 12 campuses across Eastern Uganda.
- The program ran over approximately three active months, with a two-month pause due to holidays and national elections before resuming when schools reopened in February.
- This initiative represents a significant milestone as one of the largest Campus Connect series organised in the region, bringing WordPress education to multiple institutions and expanding the local open-source ecosystem.
- A comprehensive recap article and photo collection are being prepared by the organising team.

Other Program Updates

New Handbook Resources: Several new resources have been published to support contributors and program organizers.
- WordPress Education Programs handbook page
- How to Compile an Education Buzz Report
A new Education Programs project board has been created to help track program initiatives and development.
New Workshops on WordPress.tv: Two new workshops were published covering how to create event websites for Campus Connect and WordCamps.
- Part 1
- Part 2
New Themes: @debdesign has created a base theme designed specifically for WordPress Campus Connect and Student Club organizers, helping simplify the process of building event websites.
Publications
- Campus Connect mentioned in “WordPress Faces an Event Horizon, Not a Sunset”
- Education programs noted WordPress Education: A New Way to Learn, Build, Connect 🎓

WordPress Credits

Program Stats

Active institutions: 11
Active 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.: 63
Active students: 285

Highlights

158 students from Universidad Fidélitas were onboarded in February as part of the Technology and Society course integration.
The program is currently in discussions with additional institutions in Spain, India, Costa Rica, and Chile, which may join in the coming weeks.

New Pilot Initiative

A WordPress Credits Self-Onboarding Pilot is launching with 14 students from the Krakow University of Economics, beginning in early March.

This pilot tests new approaches that allow students to independently join and begin contributing to the WordPress ecosystem through structured learning materials.

Course link:
https://learn.wordpress.org/course/wordpress-credits-self-onboarding-pilot/

Media

Melapress Podcast:
WordPress Credits: How Students Can Earn Academic Credit by Contributing to WordPress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0JUjNl9Pqs

WordPress Student Clubs

WordPress Student Club ACERC

The WordPress Student Club at ACERC Ajmer organised several learning sessions focused on building practical WordPress skills.

WordPress Local Development Session (February 3, 2026)

Students learned how to install and work with WordPress locally, gaining hands-on experience with the platform.

Topics included:

WordPress fundamentals and how the platform works
Plugin integration and how plugins extend website functionality
Website design and content management
Best practices for local development and testing

Students were also assigned tasks to practice their skills before the next session.

Interactive Quiz-Based WordPress Learning Session (February 11, 2026)

Another session was organised using an interactive quiz format, designed to help students learn WordPress concepts through participation rather than a traditional lecture.

Highlights included:

Interactive exploration of WordPress fundamentals
Questions explaining real-world use cases for WordPress websites
High student participation and engagement

The session was well received, with students finding the quiz-based learning format both fun and informative.

WordPress Student Club GWECA

Held a WordPress Learning Session & Live Design Activity that included a hands-on WordPress workshop combined practical learning with a live website design activity.

Students were introduced to:

The Twenty Twenty-Three theme
GutenbergGutenberg The Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/ blocks
Page structure and layout alignment
Spacing and visual consistency in design

Participants recreated a reference webpage layout, applying their learning in real time while experimenting with design elements and building live pages.

The session provided a valuable opportunity for students to develop both technical and creative website-building skills.

Get Involved

See something in the community that should be noted here or in a future newsletter? Comment below!

Stay tuned for next month’s update!

#education-buzz

Destiny Kanno 4:34 am on March 4, 2026

Retiring the WordPress Campus Connect–Specific Mentor Program

As WordPress Campus Connect (WPCC) events have continued to grow and mature, so have the processes and documentation that support them. When WPCC was first introduced, we created a separate, WPCC-specific 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. program to meet an immediate need. At the time, information was limited and we needed a focused group to help define, document, and guide this new event format.

Today, that is no longer the case.

With stronger processes, clearer documentation, and an established foundation for supporting WPCC events, we will be retiring the WordPress Campus Connect–specific mentor program and integrating its responsibilities into the existing Event Supporters program.

Why We’re Making This Change

Over time, we found that maintaining a separate WPCC mentor group:

Created the perception that WPCC events are fundamentally different from other supported event types — which is not the case.
Introduced additional process layers on top of an already well-established mentorship structure.
Limited opportunities to leverage the full strength and experience of our broader Event SupporterEvent 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. team.

WPCC events are simply another important event format within our community. By integrating WPCC mentorship into the Event Supporters program, we can:

Ensure more sustainable growth for WPCC events.
Empower more contributors to support these events.
Reduce unnecessary process duplication.
Strengthen consistency across event mentorship overall.

What This Means

The WPCC-specific mentor program will be dissolved.
Eligible WPCC 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. will onboard as Event Supporters.
WPCC mentoring responsibilities will now be handled within the Event Supporters framework.

Documentation & Resource Updates

To support this transition, documentation has been updated and integrated into existing resources:

Tracker Status Guide for WordPress Campus Connect: The WPCC tracker guide explains how to move events through each status and includes the vetting template used for application review. These have been moved under Program Supporter Tasks and Tools.
New WPCC Mentoring Lesson: A WordPress Campus Connect mentoring lesson has been added to the WordCamp Mentor Training course.
WPCC Mentor Page Archived: The previous WPCC mentor handbook page has been archived.
WPCC Mentor Guide Relocated: The Mentoring Campus Connect Events page has been added under the Event Supporter Tasks handbook page.
WPCC Organizer Orientation: A WordPress Campus Connect Organizer Orientation course is available to help guide organizers through the process in a self-service way.

Additionally, available WPCC resources will continue to be integrated into established handbook pages as needed.

We believe that dissolving the separate WPCC mentor group and strengthening our existing Event Supporters program is the best path forward. This change allows us to streamline processes, reduce complexity, and build a more resilient and scalable support structure for WordPress Campus Connect events.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to building and mentoring WPCC events thus far — your work laid the foundation that makes this transition possible.

Kasirye Arthur 1:52 pm on February 25, 2026
Tags: community management ( 182 ), community-team ( 223 )

[Update] 2026 WP Community Team Reps voting ends

First, the current Team Reps of 2026 would like to thank each one of you for voting. Voting has ended.

You made your voices heard and participated in voting.

Your selection of the two new nominees means they will join the Team Reps in 2026.

What happens next?

The Voting Process has ended, and we are counting the votes to ensure everything was done correctly and fairly.
The next steps are contacting the nominees who have the highest votes. We will ask them again. We want to know if they are willing to accept the role. They would represent the WordPress Project’s Community Team in 2026.
Once they accept, we will announce who they are to the entire community. We will arrange a series of Hand-offs and Onboardings for them.

#community-management, #community-team

Destiny Kanno 4:24 am on February 19, 2026
Tags: education-buzz ( 9 )

Monthly Education Buzz Report – January 2026