From community hugs in Basel to first-time talks and 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/. buzz, WordCamp 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. 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 meetup 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.. Whether it’s a cozy gathering or a summer celebration, it helps keep our community thriving throughout the year.
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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
- WCEU WordCamp 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 WCUS WordCamp 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 meetups 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. 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-events Slack channel. Remember to ask permission from your group members before taking and sharing photos.
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If you have any questions, Community Team Supporters are here to help. Please email us at [email protected] or join the #community-events Slack 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!
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The following people contributed to this edition of the Meetup newsletter: @bjmcsherry, @josvelasco, and @peiraisotta.
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