Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/. at WordCamp US 2025 is happening on Tuesday, August 26, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. Whether you’re a new translator or a seasoned localeLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/ manager, this is your chance to make a global impact by contributing to WordPress translations.

I plan to be at the Polyglots Table, helping facilitate activities and support contributors throughout the day and I’d love your help brainstorming how we can make this table welcoming, productive, and impactful.

🧠 Why This Brainstorm?

This is an open call to share your ideas ahead of Contributor Day so we can:

• Onboard new contributors smoothly
• Organize small group activities (e.g. glossary reviews, tool demos)
• Create a focused action plan for stringString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. validation and approval
• Highlight challenges and potential solutions in translation workflows
• Encourage cross-locale collaboration and mentorship

📌 What You Can Contribute

Please share your thoughts on:

• Topics you’d like to cover
• Common tools or resources we should introduce
• Suggestions to improve on-boarding
• Translation challenges you’d like group help with
• Fun ideas to energize the table

✨ Let’s Make It Meaningful

The energy at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. US Contributor Day is unmatched, and your ideas can help shape an unforgettable Polyglots experience. Whether you’re attending in person or want to share ideas asynchronously, your input is incredibly valuable.

Drop your ideas and suggestions in the comments below. I’ll compile them into a draft agenda we can adapt on the day.

Looking forward to collaborating with you all in Portland! 🌍💬

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