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Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on all education-related 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.
8 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 Jaipur kicked off its first event on August 23rd at Anand ICE with 67 students in attendance. On August 25th, organizers held an event at SSG Pareek PG College for 81 students, and on August 30th, they held an event at Alankar Girls PG College with 132 students in attendance.
WordPress Campus Connect Ajmer held its first event on August 30th at Aryan College, bringing together 85 students! Session topics ranged from beginner-level site building to advanced eCommerce website builds using WooCommerce. The dual-track structure allowed both first-time learners and returning students with prior experience to engage at the right level and leave with tangible outcomes.
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. US 2025
WordPress Campus Connect Ribera del Duero students Andrés Parra and Javier Montes de Blas, and organizer Raul Anton Cuadrado, flew in from Spain to speak about their experience in the WCUSWCUSWordCamp US. The US flagship WordCamp event. session.
WordPress Campus Connect Cartago and San Jose organizers Mauricio Barrantes and Elineth Morera Campos, respectively, also joined the session to share their experiences. On stage, Elineth shared the exciting news that Fidélitas University will begin offering its students a WordPress Credits program starting in October 2025!
WordPress Campus Connect San José launched their social media channels for WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025:
Contributors Md Sabbir Hossain and Ahmed Kabir Chaion hosted a seminar on WordPress Basics named “Discover WordPress.” They explored key topics such as Themes, Plugins, and Page Builders. (See their highlight reel on Youtube)
50 students attended their seminar at the State University of Bangladesh.
40 students attended their session at the International Standard University.
35 students attended their session at the Govt. Mohammadpur Model School.
Student Voices
Hear from students who attended the most recent events!
We’re currently working on translating the WordPress Campus Connect event feedback survey for students. If you or someone you know is interested in translating the survey, please do so using this spreadsheet.
A partnership agreement was signed with the Fidélitas University of San José, Costa Rica. The Make WordPress community will start welcoming university students in October!
Other Happenings
Podcasts:
Listen to Destiny Kanno, Isotta Peira, and Anand Upadhyay on how WordPress is shaping the future of education for students worldwide in episode #183 of WPTavern.
Universities and Educational Institutions: If you are interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling the interest form.
Students: If you’re a student and find this project interesting, please share it with your professors or academic advisors, as applications must be submitted by your institution.
Companies: We invite companies in the WordPress ecosystem to support this initiative by:
Sponsoring mentorsEvent SupporterEvent 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. to guide new contributors.
Providing tools and resources that help students succeed.
The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. This month it will be on 4th September 2025.
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!
You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.
If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @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, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @webtechpooja.
Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors
What have you been doing and how is it going?
What did you accomplish after the last meeting?
Are there any blockers?
Can other team members help you in some way?
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.
This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.
We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’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!
The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. This month it will be on 7th August 2025.
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!
You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.
If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @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, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @webtechpooja.
Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors
What have you been doing and how is it going?
What did you accomplish after the last meeting?
Are there any blockers?
Can other team members help you in some way?
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.
This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.
We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’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!
From community hugs in Basel to first-time talks and contributor dayContributor DayContributor 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/ buzz, 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. Europe brought unforgettable joy and connection. If you joined us, we hope you left inspired. If not, you can still catch the magic on WordPress.tv!
As we look ahead to WordCamp US this August, now’s the perfect moment to bring that global spirit to your local 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.. Whether it’s a cozy gathering or a summer celebration, it helps keep our community thriving throughout the year.
🎟️ Don’t Miss WordCamp US 2025!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with learning, connection, and the spirit of the WordPress community.
Reminder: 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 prior to the event date. This ensures a smoother process and a well-organized experience for everyone involved.
WordPress Event Ideas
WCEUWCEUWordCamp Europe. The European flagship WordCamp event. 2025 Recap & Reflections – Host a discussion or watch party featuring your favorite WCEU sessions. Share learnings and brainstorm how to apply global insights locally.
Showcase Day – Get inspired by WCUSWCUSWordCamp US. The US flagship WordCamp event. and showcase examples of websites powered by WordPress, featuring new features.
Summer Photo Contest – Help your local community join the WordPress Photo Directory’s global contest by organizing a photo walk and sharing their favorite summer moments!
These events help maintain momentum while reinforcing the value of learning and collaboration within your community. 🚀
Tip for Creating More Sustainable Events:
When organizing an event, make sure your venue is big enough to host all the events under the same roof and that it is well-connected via public transport. See more venue suggestions here.
📚 WordPress LATAM Organizer Course Ends, New Leaders Rise ✨
@sion99 shared that the course was a great success, offering valuable knowledge from the WordPress handbook in Spanish and helping build a stronger, more coordinated community across Latin America. A major highlight is that over four participants are now planning to organize or reactivate 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. in their local areas — an actual achievement in growing the Latin American WordPress community.
🌸 Quiet Work, Big Impact: Chiba WordPress Meetup Grows Stronger
@atsuo0475watanabe shared that the Chiba WordPress Meetup in Japan hosts monthly hybrid mokumoku-kai sessions—quiet co-working meetups where attendees focus on WordPress-related tasks, such as writing, translating, or contributing to the photo directory, with opportunities for discussion and Q&A. These events help organizers better understand the needs of beginners and reconnect with foundational knowledge.
These kinds of events demonstrate that it’s possible to organize hybrid events to facilitate attendance.
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!
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 April and are held in our #community-teamSlackSlackSlack 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.
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
Here are some discussion points from the meeting.
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of:
The Incident Response Team is looking for new members The Incident Response Team (IRT) is seeking new contributors! If you have experience in community moderation, conflict resolution, or DEIB practices, consider applying. Applications are open until July 6, 2025.
A Little (Late) Spring Cleaning A major audit reviewed outdated GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged by the repository owner. https://github.com/ repos, plugins, and Slack channels – 20 GitHub repos, 11 outdated plugins, and 30 Slack channels archived to reduce clutter and improve focus.
🎟️ Proposal: Prioritizing CampTix Improvements for a Better Organizer and Attendee Experience A new proposal suggests prioritizing enhancements to CampTix to improve the experience for both organizers and attendees. Ideas include better ticket management, smoother refund handling, and improved data exports. Feedback is invited from past and potential 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. organizers.
🤝 Five for the Future WCEU25 Chat recap – Big conversation on the future of contribution, funding, and recognition. Discussion on the future of contribution, funding, and recognition. Topics include redefining “5ftF”, supporting non-code contributors, addressing burnout, transparent governance, and using AI for onboarding.
Next Meeting
Community Team Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month. There are two meetings to support different time zones. The meetings will take place on #community-team on Slack.
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 are 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.
The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. This month it will be on 3rd July 2025.
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!
You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.
If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @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 and notetaker If anyone is available to host this month’s or next month’s Community Team meetings and/or write the recap notes, please reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @webtechpooja.
Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors
What have you been doing, and how is it going?
What did you accomplish after the last meeting?
Are there any blockers?
Can other team members help you in some way?
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.
This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.
We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’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!
The Community Team had a vibrant and productive Contributor DayContributor DayContributor 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/ 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. Europe 2025! Over 50 contributors stopped by our tables throughout the day, sharing ideas, asking questions, and pushing forward the global WordPress community.
As outlined in our Contributor Day agenda, we focused on welcoming new organizers, unblocking ongoing projects, and brainstorming future events. To make the most of everyone’s interests and experience, we split into two main tables:
Rocío Valdivia (@_dorsvenabili) led a group focused on 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. and new community organizers. Discussions ranged from how to restart inactive groups to how to bring in fresh faces and create a welcoming environment for first-time attendees.
Juan Hernando (@unintended8) coordinated the table focused on WordCamps and other larger-scale events. Conversations touched on common challenges like finding speakers and sponsors, engaging new audiences, and delivering value to everyone.
We also discussed Campus Connect, a new initiative designed to reach future community members where they are, on campus, and how this could help unlock growth in new regions.
Some highlights from the day:
Interest was expressed in organizing a 🇸🇮 WordCamp Slovenia in Ljubljana
Interest was expressed in organizing a 🇪🇪 WordCamp Estonia in Tallinn
Proposal to host a hackathon-style event in 🇩🇪 Leipzig, Germany
Budget reviewed and approved for 🇮🇳 WordCamp Bengaluru
Budget also reviewed and approved for the 📸 Summer Photo Contest event
Interest in running a Campus Connect event in 🇪🇸 Málaga, Spain
New 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. group proposals from 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇵🇱 Poland, and 🇹🇭 Thailand
Application submitted for a 🛍️ WordPress Day for eCommerce 2025in 🇵🇹 Porto
Proposal sent for 🇵🇹 WordCamp Portugal 2026 in Porto
It was a great day of collaboration, inspiration, and real progress. Thank you to everyone who joined us, your energy and ideas are what keep this global community thriving.
To capture the spirit of the day, here are some photos from our tables and the amazing contributors who joined us. From deep discussions to spontaneous smiles, these moments show what makes the WordPress community so special.
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. Europe 2025 is almost here, and so is Contributor DayContributor DayContributor 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/, one of the most energizing and collaborative moments of the whole week. If you’re planning to join the Community Team table, here’s what to expect and how to prepare.
Whether you’ve never contributed before or you’re a long-time organizer, you are more than welcome to join us. Our table is open to everyone interested in supporting WordPress communities around the world — from local 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. and WordCamps to new initiatives like Campus Connect.
🕘 Contributor Day Schedule
09:15 Opening and welcome 10:00 Contributing to WordPress – Community Team welcome and onboarding 12:15 Group photo 12:30 Lunch 14:00 Contributing to WordPress – Let’s keep collaborating 16:30 Teams summaries and wrap-up
💡 What we’ll be working on
We want this to be a practical and inspiring day. Bring your ideas, questions, and curiosity, and let’s turn them into actions together. Here are some topics we’ll be exploring:
Onboarding for new contributors: First time here? Don’t worry, we’ll help you get started, understand what the Community Team does, and find your place.
Campus Connect: Help us shape this new initiative to bring WordPress to universities and student communities. Got academic contacts or ideas? Let’s talk.
Women’s Day 2026: Let’s reflect on the 2025 edition and start planning how to grow the impact of next year’s events.
Reach new audiences: How can we connect with people who haven’t heard of WordPress events yet? Let’s brainstorm ideas and campaigns that can work globally, and locally.
GatherPress: Have you heard of this new tool for managing events in the WordPress ecosystem? Join the discussion and help us test it in real-world meetups.
Process Q&A and hands-on tasks: If you’re planning to organize a WordCamp, a 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., or just want to understand how the team works: bring your questions! For more experienced contributors, there will be space to:
Vet Meetup and WordCamp applications
Triage HelpScout conversations
Answer questions from newer supporters and organizers
🤝 Want to help?
This year, the table will be facilitated by Juan Hernando, but we’d love to have more voices and perspectives. If you’re a Program ManagerProgram ManagerProgram 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., Program SupporterProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook., or Event SupporterEvent SupporterEvent 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. attending Contributor Day, step up and help onboard people, guide discussions, or take notes.
📣 Note takers are very welcome! We want this day to end not just with good ideas, but with clear takeaways and action points. Think:
Come with an idea, leave with a team to help you make it happen.
The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/.
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!
You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.
If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @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 and notetaker If anyone is available to host this month’s or next month’s Community Team meetings and/or write the recap notes, please reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @webtechpooja.
Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors
What have you been doing, and how is it going?
What did you accomplish after the last meeting?
Are there any blockers?
Can other team members help you in some way?
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.
Announcing WordCamp Volunteer Badges on WordPress.org Profiles, there is cool badge for 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. volunteers, check the post for the complete details.
This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.
We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’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!
Hold onto your keyboards, WordPress Events fam—we’ve got some exciting news for you! 🚀
We’re rolling out the virtual red carpet and giving a big WordPress welcome to our newest Global Sponsor, Automattic (Jetpack + WordPress.com)! 🎊
Whether you’re here for the code, the community, or just the free coffee (we see you 👀), our Global Sponsors help make WordPress Events the go-to space for learning, collaborating, and celebrating the open-source magic we all love.
With Automattic’s support, we look forward to enhancing our events and continuing to strengthen the WordPress community worldwide.
Want all the details on the 2025 Global Sponsorship program? Check out our exciting announcement post where we give a warm welcome to Woo & A2 Hosting as the debut members of the Global Sponsorship family!
