For WordPress fanatics, particularly these in Asia, the start of the yr is a interval of pleasure – it’s time for WordCamp Asia! This yr, the occasion will happen in Taipei, Taiwan, from March seventh to ninth.

WordCamp is a vibrant convention devoted to the world’s favourite open-source content material administration system, WordPress. Learners, seasoned builders, entrepreneurs, and everybody in between come collectively to study, community, and contribute to the way forward for WordPress. Consider it as a melting pot of concepts, experiences, and inspiration fueled by the facility of group effort.

WordCamp Asia 2023 was the primary one within the area. The electrifying occasion was attended by 1,299 folks worldwide, and greater than 3,000 folks watched the livestream. This yr, round 2,000 individuals are anticipated to attend WordCamp Asia 2024. Over 50 audio system will ship insightful talks, interactive discussions, and workshops on all issues WordPress.

And naturally, you’ll discover Hostinger proper within the coronary heart of the motion. We’ll be there to attach with you and share our ardour for WordPress.

We’re thrilled to be at WordCamp Asia 2024 as a Jade Mountain Sponsor. “It’s our dedication to giving again to the WordPress group,” says Domantas Gudeliauskas, our WordPress Advertising and marketing Supervisor. Greater than 60% of internet sites hosted with us are primarily based on WordPress, so it’s necessary for us to help the group that varieties the spine of this open-source mission.

Domantas additionally emphasizes that Hostinger attends WordCamps as a result of we’re eager to satisfy and join with our purchasers in individual. By gathering direct suggestions and insights from them, we are able to ship the absolute best internet hosting expertise.

Saulius Lazaravičius, our Head of Product, echoes this sentiment. “I’m a powerful believer that the success of our merchandise begins from two of Hostinger’s ideas – Buyer Obsession and Bias In the direction of Motion. Each WordCamp we attend is an opportunity to study from our purchasers in individual. That method, our merchandise can constantly evolve alongside them, fueled by their wants and aspirations,” he explains.

So, in the event you’re attending this yr’s WordCamp Asia, we invite you to swing by our vibrant black-and-violet sales space. You possibly can chat with us, seek the advice of with our consultants, ask burning questions, and uncover how Hostinger’s options can drive your on-line goals ahead. Our group members from throughout departments will probably be there, together with Product, Buyer Success, and Advertising and marketing, so be at liberty to have a chat with the oldsters related to your inquiry.

Expertise our merchandise firsthand, such because the user-friendly hPanel and go to our Roadmap to see the most recent options we deployed and those that can come your method quickly. You may as well discover inspiration from real-life success tales shared by our purchasers. Their journeys are a testomony to the facility of our platform and its group.

However that’s not all. Justina Bučinskaitė, our Inventive Marketing campaign Lead, encourages you to go to our sales space to deliver house some full of life swag. “Persevering with from our newest WordCamps, we’ll deliver unique, sustainable merchandise that celebrates the love for WordPress. Additionally, don’t miss the possibility to enter our thrilling raffle for wonderful prizes that can elevate your on-line journey to new heights.”

Our Contribution to WordPress

Sponsoring WordCamp Asia 2024 is our method of displaying help, however our dedication goes past monetary backing. Our group members actively have interaction with the WordPress group by way of volunteerism and participation in key initiatives.

Volunteering With Ardour

This yr, two of our group members are dedicating their experience to WordPress by volunteering.

Leonardus Nugraha, our WordPress Content material Specialist, will return to the AV Workforce as a photographer. “Final yr was my first time volunteering and taking part in a flagship WordCamp. It was really an incredible expertise to collaborate and join with fellow WordPressers, and contribute to the occasion,” he says.

Leo highlights the worth of studying inside the WordPress group and plans to be extra concerned in the course of the convention days. “This yr, I’m trying ahead to collaborating with extra new folks. I’ll attempt to discover a steadiness between studying from others within the volunteering group in addition to the convention generally, and making extra connections within the WordPress group,” he explains.

Becoming a member of him is Emma Younger, our Head of Content material. Emma will volunteer within the AV group as nicely, reprising her WordCamp Asia 2023 position as an interviewer.

Contributing to the Open Supply Mission

Apart from volunteering, Leo and Emma can even be a part of Contributor Day – a devoted day throughout WordCamps the place contributors throughout groups work collectively on a mission.

“Contributor Day is one among my favourite components of WordCamp. I often attempt to volunteer on convention days and contribute on Contributor Day. I like to join a number of tables, after which be a part of those that I haven’t been to earlier than,” Emma says.

For Emma, the collaborative vitality and connections solid throughout this occasion are invaluable. “I stay up for the collaboration probably the most as a result of will probably be in individual. You possibly can lastly see and discuss to individuals who you often discuss to on-line. You get a lot extra executed in a bit period of time. The vitality is excessive, and it’s simply enjoyable,” she explains.

Leo agrees with Emma in regards to the thrill of becoming a member of Contributor Day. Additionally, this yr will probably be much more thrilling for him as he’ll get to co-lead the Documentation desk for the primary time.

Not solely Emma and Leo, different Hostinger group members can even be a part of Contributor’s Day. Some will be a part of tables which can be straight associated to their work. Our CMO, Kristina Strimaitė, will be a part of the Advertising and marketing desk, and our Buyer Expertise Supervisor, Ričardas Kudirka, will contribute to the Help desk. Some will transfer round between tables to get a broader perspective on WordPress. For instance, Emma will cut up her time between Advertising and marketing and Docs.

On prime of becoming a member of Contributor’s Day, one among our group members can be main the continuing WordPress improvement. Leo is presently taking part within the WordPress 6.5 launch squad as a Docs co-lead. His job is to make sure clean documentation for the upcoming launch. This launch will probably be within the improvement section throughout WordCamp Asia 2024.

Organizing WordCamp Europe Torino 2024

Trying past WordCamp Asia, Emma and Marco Chiesi, our Head of WordPress, are additionally participating in organizing the following flagship WordCamp – WordCamp Europe 2024 in Torino, Italy.

Emma participates within the Content material Workforce. “Proper now, we’re going by way of virtually 500 speaker candidates and are beginning the vetting course of,” she says, sharing a glimpse of the method.

In the meantime, Marco is within the Native Workforce, leveraging his data of town and the nation. He’s answerable for securing patronage from native establishments, such because the Municipality.

“It could sound a little bit of a paradox, as I stay 600 km away from Torino whereas the opposite group members stay there or close by. Nonetheless, we’ve got weekly group conferences, and we share the to-do record and the progress,” says Marco.

Take pleasure in WordCamp Asia 2024, Take pleasure in Taiwan

So, are you prepared to hitch the festivities at WordCamp Asia? Go to the WordCamp Asia 2024 official web site to get your tickets, examine the schedule, and study Visa functions.

Identical to its tagline, “Have fun WordPress, Expertise Asia”, the organizers go the additional mile by offering numerous supporting info on the web site. There are devoted pages for native cuisines, resort choices, helpful apps, free excursions in Taipei, and the Muslim prayer rooms listing. They even created a particular web page for the beloved bubble tea!

For the schedule, the present model continues to be topic to vary. There will probably be an announcement when it’s totally confirmed, so keep watch over it within the coming days.

Just like all flagship WordCamps, there will probably be a handful of aspect occasions you may be a part of. These occasions are nice alternatives to community and have enjoyable with fellow WordPress fanatics. Our group likes to hop round a number of occasions, as there are often a few occasions or events occurring concurrently.

We’re trying ahead to assembly you all in Taipei! Don’t hesitate to say hello, and let’s geek out over the WordPress ecosystem collectively.

Maya is a Content material Author and WordPress Contributor. With years of journalistic expertise beneath her belt, her important targets are to assist folks perceive advanced processes in a less complicated method, and inform the tales of people that thrive due to know-how. When she’s not writing, yow will discover her watching sci-fi films whereas consuming ramen.
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