WordCamp Asia (WCAsia) 2023 will happen from February 17-19. Our staff can’t wait to fulfill you there! Keep tuned on this put up for a recap of the occasion, the best way to get entangled as a WordPress contributor and what to arrange for future WordCamps.

What’s WordCamp Asia?

Historically, WordCamp occasions have been held in locations like Europe, the U.S., and Centroamérica as a neighborhood studying area for individuals involved in all issues WordPress.

However this yr, occasion organizers are establishing the primary flagship WordCamp in Asia, kicking issues off within the iconic metropolis of Bangkok, Thailand. The occasion might be held contained in the True Icon Corridor throughout the mixed-use improvement area referred to as the ICONSIAM. Right here, of us can even make the most of the various buying, eating and extracurricular actions held in the identical location.

First time listening to about WordCamp?  Right here’s a fast breakdown of what to anticipate:

A conventional WordCamp occasion invitations creators and innovators (from all industries and backgrounds) to return collectively and share concepts for WordPress’ open-source software program.

The intent is to make it a greater device for everybody to make use of, which makes contributions to the WordPress open supply undertaking an progressive group effort.

So, whether or not you’re a freelancer establishing your first portfolio web site or a seasoned software program engineer growing a brand new plugin, WordCamp is the place to study and uncover new alternatives via issues like:

• Networking alternatives
• Workshops
• Panel discussions
• Webinar classes
• Asking WordPress questions at any of the assorted sponsor cubicles

As an added bonus for attending, you can too anticipate free swag, cool prizes, and after-hour events.

What distinguishes WordCamp from different conventions?

In contrast to different conventions, you received’t discover countless rows of distributors attempting to promote their wares at WordCamp.

As an alternative, you’ll discover unofficial gatherings within the hallways between classes, referred to as hallway tracks, the place individuals community with each other to share their favourite business insights and talk about key occasions of their fields.

And whereas there’s an lively sponsors space, these manufacturers are extra involved with constructing relationships and being part of the WordPress neighborhood.

Studying from WordPress contributors

One of the crucial essential methods WordCamp attendees are empowered is thru Contributor Day. That is the place WordPress customers from everywhere in the platform and the globe are divided into groups to debate how they may also help the general undertaking. It’s additionally an incredible likelihood for individuals to ask questions and meet new individuals from totally different industries.

Anybody can and will signal as much as be a contributor, no matter talent stage or background. The name for contributor submissions can be a enjoyable means for individuals to share tales about their private expertise on the occasion, together with ideas and concepts they realized alongside the best way.

Planning your WordCamp Asia 2023 expertise

In the event you’re going to the occasion in-person, you’ll wish to make a plan. Give your self flexibility, however do assessment the schedule posted on the asia.wordcamp.org web site and make a listing of events and other people you hope to fulfill. Get a listing of nice ideas from our staff right here:

Meet the GoDaddy floor staff attending WCAsia 2023

As a proud supporter of the WordPress neighborhood, the GoDaddy staff is a gaggle of pleasant individuals keen to affix in on the motion with over 40 representatives from varied manufacturers throughout the firm. Listed here are a few of the notable faces you’ll see there:

• Adam Warner – Director of Subject Advertising and marketing
• Courtney Robertson -Net Designer & Developer Advocate
• Mike Schroder –  Core developer / Efficiency contributor
• George Mamadashvili – Gutenberg contributor
• Gina Harmless – Subject Advertising and marketing Specialist
• Ken Crockett – Group contributor
• Maja Loncar – Subject Advertising and marketing, EMEA
• Guarav Nakul – Sr. Advertising and marketing Supervisor, India
• Drew Wilde – Managed WordPress Internet hosting
• Brian Bautista – Media
• Nikki Chavengsub – Director of Advertising and marketing, APAC
• Nada ElSharkawy – Advertising and marketing Supervisor, APAC
• Auch Lim – Advertising and marketing Supervisor, APAC

Will there be a ship?

You may’ve observed that we have now a factor for boats throughout WordCamps. In Porto, we set sail on a pirate ship for WordCamp Europe 2022, and once more in San Diego for WordCamp US 2022. We’re nonetheless finalizing particulars and making ready to gather your RSVPs, however we are going to certainly have one other boat in place. Ensure to observe GoDaddy Professional on Twitter for future bulletins.

Will we see you there?

We stay up for seeing you at WordCamp Asia. Tell us in case you’ll be there.