Hello WordPress enthusiasts 👋
We’re thrilled to be gearing up for another exciting Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia (WCAsia) 2026, taking place on April 9, 2026 at the iconic Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India! This year’s Contributor 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/ is packed with exciting programming – including WordPress Release Panel Discussions, workshops, and the Open-Source Library.
Here’s a sneak peek at what we have planned for the Core Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Test Team and how you can get involved.
🕰️ Important Times to Note: (All times are in IST, UTC+05:30)
- 8:00 AM – Registration Open and Networking Time
- 9:00 AM – Opening Remarks
- 9:30 AM – Family Photo
- 9:45 AM – Contributing to WordPress / Workshop / Open-Source Library
- 10:00 AM – The Making of a WordPress Release: Conversations with Past Release Squad Members
- 12:00 PM – Long Break / Networking
- 1:45 PM – Group Photo( Table Leads, Facilitators & Open-Source Books)
- 2:00 PM – Contributing to WordPress / Workshop / Open-Source Library
- 4:30 PM – Closing Remarks
- 5:00 PM – Contributor Day Wrap Up
For more details, please check the official schedule page.
Remote contributors are welcome to join via the #contributor-day channel on Slack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/.
👩🏻💻 Meet the Test Team Table Leads
We’re excited to introduce our Test Team Table Leads for WCAsia 2026:
In-Person Table Leads:
Their expertise and enthusiasm will be invaluable in ensuring a productive and engaging Contributor Day for all participants.
🎯 Core Test Team Goals
Our focus for the day revolves around meaningful and impactful contributions:
- Onboard New Contributors: Provide guidance and mentorship to newcomers eager to join the Core Test Team.
- Engage with WordPress Release Panel Discussions: Join the morning session to understand how the WordPress release cycle works, engage directly with contributors involved in the release, and experience the spirit of open-source teamwork firsthand.
- Help with tickets that need testing (Core):
- Help with tickets that need testing (Gutenberg The Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc.
https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/):
- Test bugs or features and report new issues.
- Improve Documentation: Enhance the clarity and comprehensiveness of testing guidelines.
Contributors with different skills, talents, and backgrounds can get involved in a variety of ways. Table leads and experienced contributors will be there to help you get started. You are welcome!
🌐 Collaboration and Community
Contributor Day at WCAsia 2026 isn’t just about work – it’s also about building connections and fostering community spirit. The WordPress Release Panel Discussions and Open Floor session will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with contributors shaping the next chapter of WordPress, ask questions, and celebrate the collective effort behind the project.
If you are new to core test contributions and want to stay updated, please join the #core-test channel on Slack.
We hold Patch Testing Scrub and Test Team Chat every Tuesday and Thursday at 15:00 UTC. Join us in the #core-test Slack channel to participate.
🔗 Helpful Resources
To make the most of Contributor Day, please review these resources before the event:
👀 Looking Ahead
As we gear up for this exciting Contributor Day in Mumbai, we look forward to the energy, conversations, and contributions that will shape the next chapter of WordPress. Whether you’re joining us in person or remotely, your contributions – big or small – make a real difference. 💪
Interested in Contributor Day but unsure if Test is the right fit for you? Check out Make WordPress’s Find Your Team tool to discover other opportunities.
Props to @ankit-k-gupta and @pavanpatil1 for peer review of this post. 🙌
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