Title: community – Make WordPress Community --- # Tag Archives: community [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coreyhall93/) [Corey Hall](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coreyhall93/) 5:45 pm _on_ September 11, 2026 Tags: community, [community-event ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-event/), [community-team ( 229 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [meetup-organizer-newsletter ( 74 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meetup-organizer-newsletter/), [newsletter ( 83 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/newsletter/)    # 󠀁[Students face a jury, three events easier than a WordCamp, and a plugin translated in one sitting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/09/11/students-face-a-jury-three-events-easier-than-a-wordcamp-and-a-plugin-translated-in-one-sitting/)󠁿 [Meetup Organizer Newsletter](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meetup-organizer-newsletter/) | September 2026 Konnichiwa, and hello. Welcome to your monthly roundup of practical ideas, community updates, and results from organizers around the WordPress community. ## What happens after the workshop ![Five participants in matching event shirts and lanyards pose beside a WordPress Campus Connect banner.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2026/09/09-newsletter- 0e50648f5db54ce2-1024x1024.jpg) WordPress Campus Connect UCR Esparza, Costa Rica A growing set of education programs gives organizers practical ways to help learners move from workshops into lasting WordPress participation. The [Facilitator Training Program](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/09/05/the-wordpress-facilitator-training-program-five-months-in/) offers self-guided courses and facilitation guides, while a proposed [WordPress Credits retention program](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/08/14/what-comes-after-wordpress-credits/) would give graduates clearer routes into contribution, credentials, mentoring, and opportunities. Start by choosing one available course and considering whether your community could host it. [WordPress Campus Connect UCR Esparza](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/09/04/wordpress-campus-connect-ucr-esparza-a-day-of-learning-community-and-creativity/) shows how that pathway can work locally. Students completed five workshops, developed websites over several weeks, and presented their projects at an event attended by 45 people. Organizers looking for a repeatable model can pair preparatory workshops with a final showcase that welcomes educators, professionals, and community members. Community groups were also invited to [test how they appear on events.WordPress.org](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/08/31/xpost-call-for-testing-wordpress-community-groups-on-events-wordpress-org/). ## Three events you could run, from easiest up 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). is not the only kind of WordPress event, and it is not the one most groups should start with. 1. **A weekday morning online meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)..** One community [reached its eighth session](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQC7RN/p1787921206741919) in August, showing that a simple recurring online format can become a dependable series. Choose a consistent time, keep the agenda focused, and make joining easy for people who may not attend an evening or in-person gathering. 2. **A project showcase after a short workshop series.** At [WordPress Campus Connect UCR Esparza](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/09/04/wordpress-campus-connect-ucr-esparza-a-day-of-learning-community-and-creativity/), students attended five workshops, spent several weeks building websites, and then presented their work to a jury. Organizers can copy the sequence: teach, allow building time, and finish with presentations that recognize participants’ progress. 3. **A prepared facilitation guide, taken to a school or campus.** First-time facilitators used [the program’s course and guide](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/09/05/the-wordpress-facilitator-training-program-five-months-in/) for online sessions in Bangladesh and an in-person workshop in Kolhapur. Their feedback also improved the program’s forms, language, and flexibility for future facilitators. ## Group of the Month: Chiba WordPress Meetup, Japan ![Seven people pose in a classroom in front of a display showing an online participant grid.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2026/09/02-newsletter-d7a9ada025912d96- 1024x768.jpg) Chiba WordPress Meetup, Japan The [Chiba WordPress Meetup](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQC7RN/p1787576426525949) turned a translation task into a shared contribution session on August 23. Eighteen participants divided the Dinosaur Game 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/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party.’s description, instructions, and FAQ among themselves, and an experienced contributor reviewed the Japanese translations. The group translated the entire introduction page during the session. For a meetup elsewhere, the pattern is simple: agree on one manageable piece of documentation, divide it into small tasks, and arrange a knowledgeable reviewer before everyone starts. ## Also worth knowing ### An organizer is asking how you run online office hoursOffice Hours Defined times when the Global Community Team are in the #community-events Slack channel. If there is anything you would like to discuss – you do not need to inform them in advance.You are very welcome to drop into any of the Community Team Slack channels at any time. Do you run online office hours for your meetup group? [One organizer is looking for advice](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQC7RN/p1788287365771619) on the format. Share how you schedule sessions, handle questions, and make newcomers comfortable. ### Tip of the month for sustainable events: Add a short reminder to your event page asking attendees to bring a reusable bottle and take only the food, napkins, and swag they expect to use. The [Sustainable Events Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/sustainability/handbook/sustainable-events/attendees/) has a ready-made set of attendee tips you can paste straight in. ### Worth watching From the archive, Hector de Prada’s [Tips for hosting a successful WP meetup in your city](https://wordpress.tv/2025/06/07/tips-for-hosting-a-successful-wp-meetup-in-your-city/) at WordCamp Europe 2025 shares lessons from restarting a meetup and building attendance. It is aimed at organizers starting a group or trying to bring more people to one that already exists. ## By the numbers 45 people attended [WordPress Campus Connect UCR Esparza](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/09/04/wordpress-campus-connect-ucr-esparza-a-day-of-learning-community-and-creativity/), primarily students from universities in the area. 5 preparatory workshops helped students develop the websites they [presented at UCR Esparza](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/09/04/wordpress-campus-connect-ucr-esparza-a-day-of-learning-community-and-creativity/). 7 attendees took part across the Facilitator Training Program’s [two online pilot sessions in Bangladesh](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/09/05/the-wordpress-facilitator-training-program-five-months-in/). 5 graduates have completed the [WordPress Credits program](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/09/05/the-wordpress-facilitator-training-program-five-months-in/) that grew from the Ahmad’s Education pilot. ## 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)󠁿. of the Month ![Four people seated around a restaurant table give thumbs-up beside a Pakistan flag and a phone displaying the WordPress logo.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/ files/2026/09/01-newsletter-607f92051f9b89d6-1024x576.jpg) WordPress Faisalabad, Pakistan ![A large group poses in two rows inside a brightly lit office space.](https://make. wordpress.org/community/files/2026/09/03-newsletter-e73f8bd66be7bbac-1024x576.jpg) WordPress Lahore Meetup, Lahore ![A speaker gestures behind a lectern bearing an institute emblem, with a laptop and microphone in front.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2026/09/04- newsletter-30af30acff5bf563-461x1024.jpg) WordPress Campus Connect, Surat ![A speaker holds a microphone and presentation remote in front of a projected Spanish- language e-commerce slide.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2026/09/05- newsletter-7b1ece1dd705ced7-1024x742.jpg) WordPress Day, Mexico City ![Attendees sit around tables in a conference room while a presenter speaks beside a projected slide.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2026/09/06-newsletter- e399823e80098ae8-1024x768.jpg) WordPress Nairobi Meetup, Nairobi ![Attendees sit at computer workstations while a presenter speaks beside WordPress Campus Connect banners and a display.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/ 2026/09/07-newsletter-8845e5b0996763e5-1024x768.jpg) WordPress Campus Connect, Kolhapur ![A presenter wearing a WordPress Campus Connect shirt addresses attendees seated in a tiered lecture room.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2026/09/08- newsletter-bbc93af411006a8b-1024x768.jpg) WordPress Campus Connect, Udaipur ![Five participants appear in a video-call grid during an online meetup.](https:// make.wordpress.org/community/files/2026/09/10-newsletter-10bb5544eedf2f7c-1024x866. png) Weekday Morning Online Meetup, Japan ![A large crowd of students fills the floor and balcony of a university auditorium decorated with balloons.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2026/09/11- sukkur-iba-university-1024x683.jpg) WordPress Campus Connect, Sukkur ![A large group poses on building steps beside WordPress Kolhapur Community and WordPress Campus Connect banners.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/files/2026/ 09/12-kolhapur-talsande-1024x576.jpg) WordPress Campus Connect, Talsande ## Coming up | Date | Event | Where | | Sep 12, 2026 | [WordPress Campus Connect BeeNova HHC Innovation Center, Cartago](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/beenova-hhc/) | Cartago, Costa Rica | | Sep 17, 2026 | [WordPress Campus Connect UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten 2026](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/uinbanten/) | Serang, Indonesia | | Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026 | [WordCamp Belgrade 2026](https://belgrade.wordcamp.org/2026/) | Belgrade, Serbia | | Sep 18, 2026 | [WordCamp Bretagne 2026](https://bretagne.wordcamp.org/2026/) | Rennes, Brittany, France | | Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026 | [WordCamp Costa Rica 2026](https://costarica.wordcamp.org/2026/) | Costa Rica | | Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026 | [WordCamp Kathmandu](https://kathmandu.wordcamp.org/2026/) | Kathmandu, Bagmati, Kathmandu | | Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026 | [WordPress Campus Connect St Philomena College (Autonomous) Puttur](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/st-philomena-college-puttur-2/) | Puttur, India | | Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | [WordCamp Jinja 2026](https://jinja.wordcamp.org/2026/) | Jinja, Eastern region, Uganda | | Sep 19, 2026 | [WordPress Campus Connect Adani University, Ahmedabad](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/adani-university-ahmedabad/) | Ahmedabad, India | | Sep 21, 2026 | [WordPress Campus Connect Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, Tanjung Pinang](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/umrah-kepri/) | Tanjung Pinang, Riau, Indonesia | | Sep 24, 2026 | [WordPress Campus Connect Wawasan Open University, Penang](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/penang-malaysia/) | Penang, Malaysia | | Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | [WordCamp Managua 2026](https://managua.wordcamp.org/2026/) | Managua, Nicaragua | | Sep 28, 2026 | [WordPress Campus Connect Gyanmanjari Innovative University, Bhavnagar](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/gyanmanjari-innovative-university/) | Bhavnagar, India | | Sep 30, 2026 | [WordPress Campus Connect Universidad de A Coruña](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/universidad-de-a-coruna/) | A Coruña, Spain | | Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 | [WordCamp Sylhet 2026](https://sylhet.wordcamp.org/2026/) | Sylhet, Bangladesh | | Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 | [WordCamp Wrocław 2026](https://wroclaw.wordcamp.org/2026/) | Wrocław, Poland | | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026 | [WordCamp Rajasthan 2026](https://rajasthan.wordcamp.org/2026/) | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | | Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026 | [WordPress Campus Connect SMK Bina Insan Mandiri, Jakarta](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/smk-bim-jakarta/) | Jakarta Barat, Indonesia | Local meetups run in far more places than this. Everything, everywhere, is on [events.wordpress.org](https://events.wordpress.org/). ### Open calls for speakers: Worth passing to your group. Someone who has never spoken before is usually one nudge away from it, and a first talk at a nearby WordCamp is how a lot of organizers started. * [WordCamp Bengaluru](https://bengaluru.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-speakers/) closes Monday, September 14. * [WordCamp Islamabad](https://islamabad.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-speakers/) closes October 4. ## Over to you What small change has helped a newcomer take part in your meetup? Tell us what you tried and what happened so another organizer can borrow the idea. Reply in the comments below, in [#community-events](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQC7RN), or by email to [support@wordcamp.org](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/support@wordcamp.org?output_format=md), whichever you already use. **This newsletter is built from what you share!** Send your recaps and photos and your group goes in Meetups of the Month. Every group that shares one is included, so ask your group’s permission and send it. Group of the Month is for a story another organizer can learn from, and you can put any group forward including your own. **Did we miss your event?** Possibly, and we would rather know. Send your recap in [#community-events](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQC7RN) or [#campusconnect](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF) for the next issue. Tell us what you want to read here too. If there is a section missing, a format you want explained, or a question you wish someone would answer, say so and we will build it into the next issue. ## Need support or guidance? The Community Team is here to help. Email [support@wordcamp.org](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/support@wordcamp.org?output_format=md) or join us in [#community-events](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQC7RN) on the Making WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). Each issue opens with a greeting from a language spoken where one of the featured groups is based. This month it is Japanese, from Chiba. If you would like your language to open an issue, tell us. Thanks for everything you do to grow and support the WordPress community. [#community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/), [#community-event](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-event/), [#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [#meetup-organizer-newsletter](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meetup-organizer-newsletter/), [#newsletter](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/newsletter/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2026%2F09%2F11%2Fstudents-face-a-jury-three-events-easier-than-a-wordcamp-and-a-plugin-translated-in-one-sitting%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thehopemonger/) [Kasirye Arthur](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thehopemonger/) 12:01 pm _on_ February 5, 2026 Tags: [agenda ( 172 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/agenda/), community, [meeting-agenda ( 84 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/) # 󠀁[Community Team Meeting Agenda for 05 – February -2026](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/02/05/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-05-february-2026/)󠁿 The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the  [#community-team](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X) channel on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). 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:Americas friendly meeting: 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](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02VCDEEY), [@Arthur](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U75BRJRT7), [@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H), or [@webtechpooja](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U84BKHNDU). 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. ### **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. [2026 Big Picture Goals: Our Focus on Meetups](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/01/28/2026-big-picture-goals-our-focus-on-meetups/) [Community Education Initiatives: Help grow connections with educational institutions](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/02/03/community-education-initiatives-help-grow-connections-with-educational-institutions/) [Call for Scholarship Sponsors: Support Student Participation through WordPress Campus Connect](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/01/29/call-for-scholarship-sponsors-support-student-participation-through-wordpress-campus-connect/) [New: Request a video message from Matt for your WordCamp](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2026/01/21/new-request-a-video-message-from-matt-for-your-wordcamp/) [Bringing Back Women-Centric WordPress Events for International Women’s Day](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/12/24/bringing-back-women-centric-wordpress-events-for-international-womens-day/) [Call for Volunteers: Support Our Education Programs](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/12/18/call-for-volunteers-support-our-education-programs/) [Big Picture Goals for 2026](https://make.wordpress.org/project/2026/01/23/big-picture-goals-for-2026/) ### **Open Posts** Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and comments. ### **Reporting** ### **Open Floor** 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! [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/agenda/), [#community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/), [#meeting-agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2026%2F02%2F05%2Fcommunity-team-meeting-agenda-for-05-february-2026%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/passoniate/) [Arslan Kalwar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/passoniate/) 4:10 pm _on_ October 28, 2025 Tags: community, [contributor day ( 38 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/contributor-day/), wordcamp-pakistan, [wordpress events ( 3 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordpress-events/), WPISB2025    # 󠀁[WordCamp Islamabad 2025 – A Celebration of Learning, Contribution, and Community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/28/wordcamp-islamabad-2025-a-celebration-of-learning-contribution-and-community/)󠁿 WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Islamabad 2025 was a wonderful celebration of learning, collaboration, and the open-source spirit. Over two exciting days, students, professionals, and WordPress enthusiasts came together to share knowledge, contribute, and connect with others who believe in the power of community. ### 👥 Meet the Organizing Team A big round of applause for our amazing organizing team who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Their passion and teamwork brought the whole community together. **Organizers:** * [Tahir Shahzad](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tshah0107/) – Lead Organizer * [Muhammad Kashif](https://profiles.wordpress.org/xpertone) – Co-Lead Organizer * [Shakir Ali](https://profiles.wordpress.org/engrshakirali/) – Co-Lead Organizer * [Moheeb Arif](https://profiles.wordpress.org/moheebarif786/) – Social Media * [Rimsha Basharat](https://profiles.wordpress.org/masha5) – Graphics * [Zakir Ahmed Shah](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thenizampur/) – Volunteers * [Shakra Ambreen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shakra01) – Web & Technology * [Umair Khan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/theumair07) – Content * [Qalb e Abbas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coordinator947) – Food & Venue * **[Arslan Kalwar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/passoniate/) – **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/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) Lead Each person played an important role in making sure every detail from logistics to social media was handled smoothly. ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WordCamp-Islamabad-2025- Contributor-Day-scaled.jpg) _Contributors collaborating during Contributor Day._ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/T2S_4321-scaled-e1761647284173. jpg) _Organizer: Arslan Kalwar & Muhammad Kashif_ ### 💙 Day 1: Contributor Day Contributor Day was full of excitement, learning, and teamwork. It was a day where many participants, especially students, discovered how they can become part of the global WordPress project. We welcomed several students from different universities who were eager to explore the open-source world. For many, this was their first-ever contribution to WordPress, and their enthusiasm made the day truly special. We started by helping everyone set up their **WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) profiles**, join the **Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/)**, and understand how the community works together. Then, we introduced them to various contribution teams like **CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., Polyglots, Support, Training, Docs, Test, Photos, and Patterns**. Together with our Table Leads, we guided attendees through handbooks and helped them make their first real contributions, translating strings, uploading photos, and testing patches. A highlight of the day was a special recorded session by **[Muhibul Haque](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/)**, introducing [**WPCredits** ](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/) and **[Campus Connect](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/)** programs that help students get recognized for their contributions. Since he had to leave early for his session at WordCamp Dhaka, **Arslan Kalwar** continued the discussion, explaining how these programs help students build their profiles, get official contribution credits, and connect with the global WordPress community. It was inspiring to see students so engaged and curious about contributing and realizing that WordPress is not just a tool, it’s a community they can grow with. ### 🎤 Day 2: Conference Day The second day was all about learning and inspiration. We had an amazing lineup of speakers who shared their experiences and insights on topics like development, 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), design, community building, freelancing, and website performance. Students and professionals found the talks motivating and relatable. Many shared that hearing stories from contributors and developers helped them understand how WordPress can open real career opportunities. The energy in the room reflected one thing clearly: WordPress empowers everyone, no matter where they start. ### 🧑‍💻 Hands-On Workshops and WordPress Playground The workshops were another highlight of the event. Speakers conducted practical sessions where participants could follow along and try things out live. One of the most exciting parts was learning about **WordPress Playground**—a browser- based tool that lets users experiment with WordPress instantly, without any setup. This made it easy for students to practice, test, and learn in real time. These sessions helped attendees gain hands-on experience and boosted their confidence to keep exploring WordPress on their own. ### 🌍 A Community That Inspires WordCamp Islamabad 2025 reminded us what makes the WordPress community so special: people coming together to share, learn, and build something bigger than themselves. From enthusiastic students to experienced professionals, everyone contributed to making this event memorable. The teamwork, curiosity, and kindness we witnessed showed the true power of open-source collaboration. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported this event. Thank you, eEarn, for providing an amazing free venue. Together, we’re building the next generation of contributors and keeping the WordPress spirit alive. 💙 📸 **Contributor Day & Conference Day Highlights** Here’s a glimpse of the joy, collaboration, and learning that filled WordCamp Islamabad 2025—from first-time contributions to inspiring sessions and hands-on workshops. ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/T2S_3549-scaled.jpg) _Welcoming attendees and introducing Contributor Day._ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/T2S_3576-1-scaled.jpg) _Arslan guiding new contributors at Contributor Day._ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_0040-scaled-e1761647011814. jpg) _Co-Lead Organizer: Muhammad Kashif_ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_0021-scaled-e1761647061932. jpg) _Lead Organizer: Tahir Shahzad_ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_0028-scaled-e1761646935697. jpg) _Contributor Day Lead: Arslan Kalwar_ Thanks to [@peiraisotta ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/peiraisotta/)for collaborating on this post. [#community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/), [#contributor-day](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/contributor-day/), [#wordcamp-pakistan](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordcamp-pakistan/), [#wordpress-events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordpress-events/), [#wpisb2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpisb2025/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F10%2F28%2Fwordcamp-islamabad-2025-a-celebration-of-learning-contribution-and-community%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/leogopal/) [Leo Gopal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/leogopal/) 12:14 pm _on_ December 16, 2024 Tags: community, [community-team ( 229 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), farewell, gratitude, leogopal, [p2-xpost ( 175 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/p2-xpost/), [team reps ( 24 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-reps/), [weekly update ( 269 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/weekly-update/) # 󠀁[[Update] 2025 Community Team Rep’s Voting ends, Thoughts & farewell from a Rep, and more.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/12/16/update-2025-community-team-reps-voting-ends-thoughts-farewell-from-a-rep-and-more/)󠁿 First, the current Team Reps of 2024 would like to thank each one of you for voting. [Voting has ended.](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/11/25/vote-for-the-2025-community-team-reps/) You made your voices heard and participated in voting. Your selection of the two new nominees means they will join the Team Reps in 2025. --- ### What happens next? 1. The Voting Process has ended, and we are counting the votes to ensure everything was done correctly and fairly. 2. 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 2025. 3. 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. These steps will make their role official in January 2025. --- In 2025, I, [@leogopal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/leogopal/), and our dear [@nukaga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nukaga/) will step down as Team Reps. We have had the honor of serving this amazing community for the last 2 years. We are happy and confident. We are grateful to have served alongside [@peiraisotta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/peiraisotta/) and [@st810amaze](https://profiles.wordpress.org/st810amaze/). They will stay as they continue supporting and welcoming our two new chosen representatives. They will onboard them just as we did for them. As well as continuing in their support, advocacy, and representation of the Community Team. --- The next are the words & thoughts of me, [@leogopal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/leogopal/), and is not from my role as existing 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. or any official capacity: ## In this article * [What happens next?](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/?output_format=md#what-happens-next) [Power in our Community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/?output_format=md#power-in-our-community) [Conclusion – Transitions over Endings](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/?output_format=md#conclusion-transitions-over-endings) * [Advice To the future Team Reps](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/?output_format=md#advice-to-the-future-team-reps) --- The Power of Community ## Power in our Community This is a coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. and fundamental distinction of a truly Community-lead, Community-driven, and Community-focused open-source project such as WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/). > Your voice **matters**. > Your votes **matters**. Your nomination **matters**.** > You**, fellow community member, **you matter!** > – Leo Gopal, to the WordPress Community (and probably some politicians and > philosophers before him) You, the community, ultimately decide who will guide and represent you. You made the decision and participated in selecting our next 2 representatives of the community team. Just as you did for me 2 years ago. It was an honor. I am grateful to every one of you. This exists in many other open-source projects. I have to admit that I am biased. I have spent over 15 years in the WordPress ecosystem ([People of WordPress – Leo Gopal](https://wordpress.org/news/2022/06/people-of-wordpress-leo-gopal/)). Most of that time, I was a developer writing code or managing other developers. I spend all my volunteer hours in the community team. I came for the code, but I stayed for the community. > I have never met another community with so much **heart**, so much **care**, > and so much **genuine** **kindness** and a inner **strive** to **both** **do**** > good** and **be goo**d than I have within this** global WordPress community.** > Thoughts of most in the Community During my tenure as Team Rep, it was [@nukaga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nukaga/), [@peiraisotta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/peiraisotta/), [@st810amaze](https://profiles.wordpress.org/st810amaze/), and last year [@mysweetcate](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mysweetcate/) that helped drive the day to day of the Community Team, while I had the honor of working on projects such as the GithubGitHub GitHub 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/](https://github.com/) and Attribution standardization and automation’s which we have adopted and so has many other teams behind the scenes (more on that in a separate post) --- Reflection: Transitions over Endings ## Conclusion – Transitions over Endings As I reflect on the last 2 years, I realize there are definitely things I wished to have accomplished. I never quite got to some of these tasks. There are others that I wished I did better. However, I am in contentment with the things I have done. The impact they have had is meaningful. This impact will continue long after I step down. Most of the Community may not know this. There are many contributors behind the scenes like the Team Reps. They do so much work. Most of it is only known by a few. Typically, those who worked alongside them or helped in feedback or review are aware. This is partly why I chose a project with the dear Isotta. We used Github as a tool. It helped us show contributions that were not previously attributed or recognized. These contributions now are on their WordPress profile. This gives them the recognition they deserve. 2 years is a long time to serve as a volunteer in a single position for an 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. project. When it ends, one reflects immensely on those 24 months. They find all that they are grateful for and all they have accomplished or have not. Additionally, they reflect on the failures or things they hoped to have done better or more of. After doing such reflection, I wondered what is next for me now that this is over. I realized that life is much like the passion work we do. It’s a series of **transitions rather than endings**. I am excited to see where my work transitions me to next. It has also left me grateful for my team-mates in the Team Reps team. They have supported me across the years. I am also thankful to the Community itself. > I would not have been able to do this without you. I also probably wouldn’t > have wanted to do it without you. --- Advice for our new and future Reps ### Advice **To the future Team Reps** **(or, things I wish I knew from the start):** * Firstly, never ever lose the wide-eyed **motivation**, you start this role with. * and keep hold of the the innocence of believing you can **accomplish anything**( especially if at first you fail or encounter obstacles) * Importantly, Never forget that **feedback is there to help you succeed**. Even when it’s not always what you want to hear or easy to hear. - Those who** give their feedback** have spent their time. They provide it with the sole hope of **helping you succeed**. Never fail to to thank those who give you their time in this way. - Learn to appreciate feedback that **contradicts your current perspective**. Search out **opposing** opinions. This is how you nurture your ability to understand others perspectives & viewpoints and adapt accordingly. * **You learn nothing if you always succeed**. It’s also a sign that you are staying safe in your comfort zone. - Understand that you always have only two options. **You will either succeed or you will learn**. Failure only exists for those who quit. - Learn how to** fail fast**. Learn how to **fail often**. Learn how to quickly** pivot** when you fail. Learn how to **minimize** the **impact** and always** have a plan** to **reverse or revert** should something fail. - **Getting great at dealing with failure** is an invaluable skill. It helps you become someone who can succeed where others dare not travel. * **Seek out others who have succeeded and learn from them**. - Find individuals with skills you want to acquire. Do everything you can to learn from them. You can’t learn everything on your own. Gain knowledge from those who have **already done the hard work**. * **And finally, you are not alone.** You have both a **team of reps** and a ** whole community**. They are there for **you to support** and who are more than** willing to support you. ** - **Get help when you need it**. Our community is full of delightful people, always eager to lend a hand. --- I am stepping down as a Community Team Rep for 2023 to 2024. I want to thank everyone. This is also a farewell to all who have been a part of this great journey for me. As I step down, I am excited to see our new Team Reps. They will step up and accomplish great things. I do not know what my next adventure in the Community Team (or other teams) would be. Whatever it is, I know that whatever it is, I will be doing it alongside the best of people. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b96b0d15a783789395cdef44e063be01558ee823a2cb8814aeaab245ba33a6cd? s=48&d=mm&r=g) written with sincere gratitude by [Leo Gopal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/leogopal/) [[+make.wordpress.org/updates/ Loading… [#community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/), [#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [#farewell](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/farewell/), [#gratitude](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/gratitude/), [#leogopal](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/leogopal/), [#p2-xpost](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/p2-xpost/), [#team-reps](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-reps/), [#weekly-update](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/weekly-update/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2024%2F12%2F16%2Fupdate-2025-community-team-reps-voting-ends-thoughts-farewell-from-a-rep-and-more%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/matteoenna/) [Matteo Enna](https://profiles.wordpress.org/matteoenna/) 12:03 pm _on_ June 5, 2024 Tags: #team-meeting, [agenda ( 172 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/agenda/), community, [meeting-agenda ( 84 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [team ( 14 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team/)    # 󠀁[Community Team Meeting Agenda for 6 – June – 2024](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/06/05/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-6-june-2024/)󠁿 The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the [#community-team](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X) channel on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). 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, 6 June 2024 at 12:00 PM UTCAmericas friendly meeting: [Thursday, 6 June 2024 at 21:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240404T21&p1=1440) 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: [@peiraisotta](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02U9F5FERL), [@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H), [@leo](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02S5JD49), or [@nukaga](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02RZLY39). 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. ## 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. * [WCEU 2024 Contributor Day: What to do?](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/05/23/wceu-2024-contributor-day-what-to-do/) - Comments have closed and a summary is underway. Thank you to those who commented. Feel free to comment under this thread if you have other ideas for WCEUWCEU WordCamp Europe. The European flagship WordCamp event. 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/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/). * [Proposal to Update Our Event Venue Policy](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/05/21/proposal-to-update-our-event-venue-policy/) - Comments have closed and a summary is underway. Thank you to those who commented. * Check out the [WordPress Community Support Financial Health Update](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/05/15/wordpress-community-support-financial-health-update/) ## Open Posts Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and comments. * [Current challenges of WordPress Events. Shaping the future](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/05/31/current-challenges-of-wordpress-events-shaping-the-future/) - Events program has seen significant challenges in bringing new users and new attendees in recent years due to many factors. To that end, this conversation aims to examine the events program’s current state and explore what changes could attract fresh users to the WordPress Project. Read carefully and share feedback **before June 28, 2024.**  * [Recognizing Contributions and Acknowledging Challenges](https://make.wordpress.org/sustainability/2024/05/10/recognizing-contributions-and-acknowledging-challenges/) - This conversation is posted on the Sustainability blog to address the challenge of recognizing all contributions across the project. * [Project Health Dashboards](https://make.wordpress.org/sustainability/2024/05/15/project-health-dashboards/) - Following the discussion about the contribution recognition challenge, the whole community is invited to share ideas and feedback about what tools we can use to create dashboards for the contribution teams. Please join the conversation and leave feedback before June 17. ## Announcements / Newsletters * Have a look at what the [Contributor Working Group have discussed](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/05/29/recap-of-the-contributor-working-groups-mentorship-chat-on-may-23rd-2024/) in their last Mentorship Chat! * [Meetup Organizer Newsletter: May 2024](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/05/30/meetup-organizer-newsletter-may-2024/) ## Open Floor 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! 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The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](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! Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: [Thursday, 2 May 2024 at 12:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240502T12&p1=1440) [Americas friendly meeting: [Thursday, 2 FMay 2024 at 21:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240502T21&p1=1440) 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: [@peiraisotta](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02U9F5FERL), [@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H), [@leo](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02S5JD49), or [@nukaga](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02RZLY39). 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: [@peiraisotta](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02U9F5FERL), [@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H), [@leo](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02S5JD49), or [@nukaga](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02RZLY39). ## 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. * [Suggested Updates Based on Feedback of the events.wordpress.org Site](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/05/suggested-updates-based-on-feedback-of-the-events-wordpress-org-site/) - Notes of the suggestions fro event.wordpress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) sites are open. * [Share Your Feedback with Meetup.com](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/08/share-your-feedback-with-meetup-com/) - Meetup.com is welcoming feedback from users to improve their service. * [WordPress Contributor Mentorship: 2024 Q1 Cohort Graduates](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/08/wordpress-contributor-mentorship-2024-q1-cohort-graduates/) * [Recap of the Contributor Working Group’s Mentorship Chat on April 18, 2024](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/24/recap-of-the-contributor-working-groups-mentorship-chat-on-april-18-2024/) - Contributor Mentorship of 2024 Q1 has finished and had 52 mentees and 28 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.. The recap notes from the program and chat is available. * Updates from WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Europe 2024 - WordCamp Europe 2024 has released its schedule. * Updates from WordCamp US 2024 - WordCamp US 2024 [tickets are now available](https://us.wordcamp.org/2024/wordcamp-us-tickets-are-now-on-sale/) and has released information about its [Showcase Day, ](https://us.wordcamp.org/2024/introducing-showcase-day/) [Lounge](https://us.wordcamp.org/2024/embrace-the-cozy-vibes-campfire-chats-at-wordcamp-us-lounge/) and [food information](https://us.wordcamp.org/2024/where-to-eat-and-drink/). ## Open Posts Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and comments. ## Announcements / Newsletters * [Community Team April Meeting Recap](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/07/community-team-april-meeting-recap/) - Thank you [@devmuhib](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/) for taking notes! * [Meetup Organizer Newsletter: April 2024](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/25/meetup-organizer-newsletter-april-2024/) ## Open Floor 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. 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The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](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! Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: [Thursday, 7 March 2024 at 12:00 PM UTCAmericas friendly meeting: [Thursday, ](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240104T21&p1=1440)[7 March 2024](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240104T12&p1=1440) at 21:00 PM UTC 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: [@peiraisotta](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02U9F5FERL), [@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H), [@leo](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02S5JD49), or [@nukaga](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02RZLY39). 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 hostIf 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: [@peiraisotta](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02U9F5FERL), [@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H), [@leo](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02S5JD49), or [@nukaga](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02RZLY39). ## 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. * Check out the financial recap of [Events of the Month – January 2024](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/02/23/events-of-the-month-january-2024/) * Have a look at the [Reactivation of WordPress Latam Communities](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/02/16/project-reactivation-of-wordpress-latam-communities/) project and reach out to the project leads to help. * Get inspired by the [Jakarta WordPress Web Challenge](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/02/21/jakarta-wordpress-web-challenge/) recap! ## Open Posts Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and comments. * [Proposal: Non-editable Footer for all Event Website Pages](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/03/06/proposal-non-editable-footer-for-all-event-website-pages/)– please leave your feedback! * Curious about the [2023 WordPress Meetup Survey: Key Findings](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/02/09/2023-wordpress-meetup-survey-key-findings/)? Read the post and share your thoughts! ## Announcements / Newsletters * Check out the February [Meetup Organizer Newsletter](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/02/21/meetup-organizer-newsletter-february-2024/) * The [newsletter documentation](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/02/21/documentation-update-meetup-organizer-newsletter/) page has been updated * The [Second Cohort (2024 Q1) of the WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program](https://make.wordpress.org/community/?p=46744) was announced ## Open Floor 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! [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/agenda/), [#meeting-agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [#team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team/), [#team-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/), [#team-meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-meeting/) [#community-team-3](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team-3/), [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/agenda/), [#community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/), [#meeting-agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [#team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team/), [#team-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/), [#team-meeting-2](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-meeting-2/) [#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [#team-meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-meeting/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2024%2F03%2F06%2Fcommunity-team-meeting-agenda-for-7-march-2024%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mysweetcate/) [Cate DeRosia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mysweetcate/) 8:44 pm _on_ February 27, 2023 Tags: [#meetups ( 52 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meetups/), community, [diversity ( 14 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diversity/) # 󠀁[Proposal: Modify the Events and News widget to show topic-based meetups worldwide](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/27/proposal-modify-the-events-and-news-widget-to-show-topic-based-meetups-worldwide/)󠁿 `Published on behalf of Amber Hinds (@amberhinds on Make Slack)` The purpose of this post is to discuss proposed changes to the [Events API](https://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress.org_API#Events) that displays upcoming events from Meetup.com meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis ( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). groups in the WordPress admin dashboard widgetWidget A WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user.. ## **Background ** ### **Topic-Based 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)󠁿.** In April of 2021, a [proposal was created to allow topic-based meetups in the Meetup chapter program](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2021/04/14/proposal-adding-topic-based-meetup-groups-as-part-of-the-meetup-chapter-program/) and in May 2021, meetup applications for topic-based groups were accepted. There are currently three meetups in the chapter program that are topic-based rather than city-based: * [WordPress Accessibility Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/wordpress-accessibility-meetup-group/) * [BlackPress Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/blackpress-meetup/) * [Learn WordPress Online Workshops](https://www.meetup.com/learn-wordpress-online-workshops/) These meetups have a city location of San Francisco, CA because that is the location of WordPress headquarters, however they each offer online events via Zoom that are open to anyone in the world (rather than in-person events).  The WordPress 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) Meetup and Learn WordPress Online Workshops are holding events at times that are optimized for people around the globe so that some events will always be in the daytime, regardless of where you are in the world. ### **WordPress Events and News Widget** The WordPress Events and News admin dashboard widget displays upcoming events filtered by proximity to a city. This geographic radius makes sense for in-person meetups where people are unlikely to drive long distances to attend a meetup. For the three topic-based meetup groups, this means that their events are only visible in the WordPress admin Events and News section if someone has set their location to San Francisco. A challenge of the current geographic restrictions is that many users will be presented with a message telling them that there are no events they can attend and prompting them to start their own meetup. While we do want to prompt people to start meetups in their cities, it’s a missed opportunity to not make people aware of upcoming events that they can easily attend online. ## **Proposed changes: Allow events from topic-based meetups to show in the Events and News widget worldwide** The WordPress admin dashboard Events and News widget is a key way meetup groups can reach attendees to promote their events and may be the first exposure a new WordPress user has to the meetup chapter program.  While the current geographic restrictions on event display make sense for a city- based group, they do not make sense for a group that is not city-based, holds events exclusively online, and which is intended to have worldwide speakers and attendance. ### **Benefits of this change** Changing the Events and News widget to include meetups from WordPress Accessibility Meetup, BlackPress Meetup, and Learn WordPress Online Workshops will accomplish the following: * Expose more people worldwide to virtual learning opportunities. * Provide increased resources to people in rural or other areas without a city- based meetup, thus leveling the playing field for people learning WordPress in these areas. * Increase the potential speaker pool size for these groups as more people become aware of them and participate in meetups. * Create a better user experience by showing virtual events in the WordPress dashboard rather than no events at all. #### **Why WordPress Accessibility Meetup** In the case of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup, making events show worldwide will also serve the goal of increasing general awareness of what accessibility is and emphasizing the importance of building accessible websites.  Many people have never heard of website accessibility or realize that they need to take people with disabilities into consideration when building websites. The more people who are exposed to the concept of accessibility, the more likely we are to see improvement in the overall accessibility of WordPress websites – whether it’s because content creators will learn to enter their content more accessibly or because 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/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party., theme, and web developers will put more thought into developing with accessibility in mind. The first step to making the web accessible is ensuring everyone knows about and has easy access to learn accessibility best practices. Putting WordPress Accessibility Meetup events in everyone’s WordPress dashboard is a major step towards growing awareness around the importance of accessibility. #### **Why BlackPress Meetup** BlackPress is a global WordPress meetup group that aims to raise awareness about WordPress in the global community of creators of Black African descent, and help connect them to other community members and grow participation and sponsorship toward WordPress. People of Black African descent are underrepresented in technology careers and within the WordPress community. Many people who identify as Black may benefit from a group that supports their growth in WordPress, but may not know that the BlackPress Meetup exists or know to look for a group like it. Making the group’s events show worldwide will help people in their target demographic find the group, thus potentially increasing the number of Black identifying people participating in the WordPress community. #### **Why Learn WordPress Online Workshops** Learn WordPress is a community initiative to make more training resources on WordPress available to people all over the world. While making this group’s events appear worldwide doesn’t have the same social benefits that the other two have, the meetups held through Learn WordPress Online Workshops have a broad appeal and are specially created to help people work in modern WordPress.  ### **Things to Consider** If this proposal is approved there are some things to consider, a few of which were brought up in the original discussion on allowing topic-based groups. * Will there need to be changes in the events widget to display online event timing correctly across the globe? * How many topic-based meetup groups can the Events APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways. support?   * Should the Events API handle each topic-based meetup group equally?  * Should the events be divided into two lists under headings for “Local Events” and “Global Events”? * Should the total number of displayed events increase to account for the large number of weekly events held by Learn WordPress Online Workshops? * Because there will no longer be “no upcoming events” results, where would the prompt to start a meetup group be moved to? * Could there be a way of filtering global events by language so that people could choose to see events happening only in their preferred language? ## **Request for Feedback** Please leave a comment sharing your thoughts on including events from topic-based meetups in the Events and News widget worldwide. [#meetups](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meetups/), [#community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/), [#diversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diversity/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F02%2F27%2Fproposal-modify-the-events-and-news-widget-to-show-topic-based-meetups-worldwide%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vedjain/) [Vedanshu - Urumi.AI](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vedjain/) 11:25 am _on_ December 24, 2018 Tags: community, [community-events ( 69 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-events/), [community-team ( 229 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [Core ( 2 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/core/), [meta ( 8 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meta/), [polyglots ( 6 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/polyglots/), [slack ( 6 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/slack/) # 󠀁[Slack notifications for WordCamp and Meetup application updates](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/12/24/slack-notifications-for-wordcamp-and-meetup-application-updates/)󠁿 In the WordPress project, multiple teams ([#meta](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meta/), [#core](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/core/), [#polyglots](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/polyglots/), etc.) make use of SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) notifications to surface new, interesting changes in their team’s respective channel. This includes notifications on new commits, tracTrac Trac is the place where contributors create issues for bugs or feature requests much like GitHub.[https://core.trac.wordpress.org/](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/). issue updates, new translation strings availability, etc. ![(Screenshot of a commit notification)](https://make.wordpress.org/community/ files/2018/12/scr1-1024x173.png) `(Screenshot of a commit notification)` These notifications serve at least two purposes: 1. People interested in following these teams have a very convenient way to look at recent and ongoing activities. 2. It provides a way to acknowledge contributors. In the WordPress community channels, we don’t currently use this tool, but there may be some cases where having these notifications would add lot of value for us. These include: 1. Someone sends a new application for 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). 2. Someone sends a new application for a WordPress chapter meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). 3. A new WordCamp is set to Scheduled status 4. A new WordPress meetup group is now active in the chapter 5. A WordCamp application is declined 6. A Meetup application is declined For reference, you can see status of some active WordCamp applications [here](https://central.wordcamp.org/reports/application-status/). These notifications could include whether the event is a WordPress or a Meetup, city and country of the event, description of the update, and WordPress.orgWordPress. org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) usernames of people who were involved in vetting the event application. I have written some initial code for this, and it could look like: ![(screenshot for when a new WordCamp application is submitted)](https://make. wordpress.org/community/files/2018/12/scr2-1024x147.png) `(screenshot for when a new WordCamp application is submitted)` ![(screenshot for when WordCamp is scheduled)](https://make.wordpress.org/community/ files/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-19-at-1.53.03-AM-1024x140.png) `(screenshot when a WordCamp application is scheduled)` ![(screenshot for when a WordCamp application is declined)](https://make.wordpress. org/community/files/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-19-at-1.59.38-AM.png) `(screenshot when a WordCamp application is declined)` A few more things to note and discuss here: 1. We can perhaps send these notifications to [#community-events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-events/),# community-team, or both of these channels. 2. The props section will include usernames of everyone who added notes to the application listing and/or changed the listing’s status. 3. We would also want to send notifications when an application is declined, and not just when it is received or scheduled, in order to credit the deputiesProgram Supporter Community 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/). who nevertheless did the  work to vet and respond to it. It could normalize the process of declining the application, because it is not uncommon for subsequent applications to be approved. What do you think? Should we have these notifications? If we have them, then should they be more granular, or less granular? What changes in language or overall appearance would you suggest? Leave your thoughts in a comment on this post! [#community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/), [#slack](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/slack/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2018%2F12%2F24%2Fslack-notifications-for-wordcamp-and-meetup-application-updates%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sabinaionescu/) [Sabina Ionescu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sabinaionescu/) 10:18 am _on_ January 9, 2018 Tags: Communications, community, [WCEU ( 25 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wceu/) # 󠀁[Calling European WordPress Communities](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2018/01/09/calling-european-wordpress-communities/)󠁿 Hi, I’m Sabina Ionescu, a member of the WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Europe Communications Team, and we have a project that we’d love your feedback on. Here goes: # Supporting local WordCamps If you are a local meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)./ WordCamp organizer, at some point, you might have faced at least one of these challenges: * Not finding enough sponsors for the local meetup * Facing challenges for WordCamp fundraising * Having trouble attracting WordCamp speakers * Not enough WordCamp tickets sold or tickets selling slower than expected In 2017, the WordCamp Europe Communication team saw the opportunity to support local WordCamps around Europe. The [@WCEurope](http://twitter.com/wceurope) Twitter account was used to promote local WordCamps and send our customized tweets expressing the needs of local WordCamps. > Events like [@wordcamputrecht](https://twitter.com/wordcamputrecht?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > can’t happen without ❤️ from sponsors. Help support [#wcut](https://twitter.com/hashtag/wcut?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! > [https://t.co/UiGxV9CONQ](https://t.co/UiGxV9CONQ) > — WordCamp Europe (@WCEurope) [October 12, 2017](https://twitter.com/WCEurope/status/918406128177999873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) To send out a tweet like the one above required several actions like finding out which are the events of each month, identifying the lead organizer contact details, explaining how WCEUWCEU WordCamp Europe. The European flagship WordCamp event. team can help and finally posting the tweet a few weeks before the event. > Heard [@WordCampDublin](https://twitter.com/WordCampDublin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > tickets are still on sale. Make history on the 1st edition of [#wcdub](https://twitter.com/hashtag/wcdub?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > happening October 14-15th [https://t.co/gyKmJeGkZL](https://t.co/gyKmJeGkZL) > — WordCamp Europe (@WCEurope) [October 5, 2017](https://twitter.com/WCEurope/status/915870613201457152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) # Identifying Meetup/WordCamp needs So far, this initiative was well received and the WCEU team plans to continue to show this support as we not only see the value in promoting WordCamps, but also the importance they have on building local European communities. However, there are 50 countries in Europe with sometimes several WordCamps organized in the same country which makes the process of reaching out to local communities quite difficult to go on like before. That’s why we’ve come up with a proposal for managing this process better, which consists of two simple steps: ### 1. Collecting local communities details We’ve prepared a form to collect community data (like Twitter official hashtag, Twitter handle, lead organizer’s name) and keep it for further reference for both [#Communications](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/communications/) and [#Community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/) teams. **[Please take a look at it](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwtUJpBiAfp7dwqbKMJN7CSQY-DVpDExNwl3s-GVokNE_twQ/viewform)** and comment below this article with your ideas and suggestions: ### 2. Getting in touch with the WCEU team Unlike the form above where we collect info needed for promoting communities ( like hashtags, Twitter handles, etc.), we’ve also prepared a way of them to directly get in touch with the WCEU team. [**This form**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewhAiA1fLMyUzVTDQUeeLmiIj182i6vFhiSSDGBja4gtBnNA/viewform) can be used by organizers or WordCamp 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. to reach out to us. The idea behind this form is to be used when facing a challenge (i.e. “we need to sell more tickets”, “we need two more silver sponsors” etc.). # Next steps After your feedback, our suggestion is for these two links to go in the community handbooks/WordCamp guides and be included in the emails with the local organizers as well as with the mentors mentoring European WordCamps. [Local meetup/WordCamp details ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwtUJpBiAfp7dwqbKMJN7CSQY-DVpDExNwl3s-GVokNE_twQ/viewform) [Get in touch with WordCamp Europe ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewhAiA1fLMyUzVTDQUeeLmiIj182i6vFhiSSDGBja4gtBnNA/viewform) And that’s basically it! Hope this collective effort builds up into a database of local WordCamps that we’ll be able to use over the coming years to help strengthen WordPress communities across Europe. Also, this initiative could easily be replicated by other major WordCamps to support their closeby events. We’ve notified [@andreamiddleton](https://profiles.wordpress.org/andreamiddleton/) about this and she mentioned [@bph](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bph/) has a similar initiative in mind. Also, anyone who has a suggestion on how we could roll this is welcome to contribute! 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