WordCamp Asia (WCAsia) 2023 will happen from February 17-19. Our crew can’t wait to satisfy you there! Keep tuned on this put up for a recap of the occasion, learn how to become involved as a WordPress contributor and what to organize 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 curious about all issues WordPress.

However this 12 months, 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 inside the mixed-use improvement area known as the ICONSIAM. Right here, people also can benefit from the numerous procuring, 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 standard 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 instrument 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 creating 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 count on free swag, cool prizes, and after-hour events.

What distinguishes WordCamp from different conventions?

Not like 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, often known as hallway tracks, the place individuals community with each other to share their favourite trade insights and talk about key occasions of their fields.

And whereas there may be an energetic sponsors space, these manufacturers are extra involved with constructing relationships and being part of the WordPress neighborhood.

Studying from WordPress contributors

One of the vital vital methods WordCamp attendees are empowered is thru Contributor Day. That is the place WordPress customers from all around the platform and the globe are divided into groups to debate how they may help the general undertaking. It’s additionally an awesome probability for individuals to ask questions and meet new individuals from completely different industries.

Anybody can and may signal as much as be a contributor, no matter ability degree 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 suggestions and concepts they realized alongside the best way.

Planning your WordCamp Asia 2023 expertise

When you’re going to the occasion in-person, you’ll wish to make a plan. Give your self flexibility, however do evaluate the schedule posted on the asia.wordcamp.org web site and make an inventory of events and other people you hope to satisfy. Get an inventory of nice suggestions from our crew right here:

Meet the GoDaddy floor crew attending WCAsia 2023

As a proud supporter of the WordPress neighborhood, the GoDaddy crew is a bunch of pleasant individuals keen to hitch in on the motion with over 40 representatives from numerous manufacturers inside the firm. Listed here are among the notable faces you’ll see there:

• Adam Warner – Director of Subject Advertising and marketing
• Courtney Robertson -Internet 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 now we have 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 getting ready to gather your RSVPs, however we are going to certainly have one other boat in place. Be sure to observe GoDaddy Professional on Twitter for future bulletins.

Will we see you there?

We sit up for seeing you at WordCamp Asia. Tell us for those who’ll be there.