WordCamp Asia 2023 – GoDaddy Weblog

A brand new flagship area sparking innovation and creativity

WordCamp Asia (WCAsia) 2023 will happen from February 17-19. Our crew can’t wait to satisfy you there! Keep tuned on this publish for a recap of the occasion, find out how 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 group studying area for individuals fascinated with 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 will probably be held contained in the True Icon Corridor inside the mixed-use growth area referred to as the ICONSIAM. Right here, of us may make the most of the various 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 come back 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 source project an modern 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 by means of issues like:

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

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

What distinguishes WordCamp from different conventions?

Not like different conventions, you gained’t discover limitless rows of distributors attempting to promote their wares at WordCamp.

As an alternative, you’ll discover unofficial gatherings within the hallways between periods, generally 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’s an energetic sponsors space, these manufacturers are extra involved with constructing relationships and being part of the WordPress group.

Studying from WordPress contributors

One of the vital 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 teams to debate how they will help the general undertaking. It’s additionally a terrific probability for individuals to ask questions and meet new individuals from completely different industries.

Anybody can and will sign up to be a contributor, no matter ability degree or background. The call for contributor submissions can also be a enjoyable manner for individuals to share tales about their private expertise on the occasion, together with suggestions and concepts they realized alongside the way in which.

GoDaddy Pro staff before contributor day posed in several rows
GoDaddy Professional workers excited to take part in Contributor Day

Planning your WordCamp Asia 2023 expertise

For those who’re going to the occasion in-person, you’ll need to make a plan. Give your self flexibility, however do evaluation the schedule posted on the asia.wordcamp.org web site and make an inventory of events and folks 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 group, the GoDaddy crew is a gaggle of pleasant individuals keen to affix in on the motion with over 40 representatives from numerous manufacturers inside the firm. Listed here are a few of the notable faces you’ll see there:

  • Adam Warner – Director of Discipline Advertising and marketing
  • Courtney Robertson -Net Designer & Developer Advocate
  • Mike Schroder –  Core developer / Efficiency contributor
  • George Mamadashvili – Gutenberg contributor
  • Gina Harmless – Discipline Advertising and marketing Specialist
  • Ken Crockett – Group contributor
  • Maja Loncar – Discipline 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 would possibly’ve seen that we’ve got 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’ll certainly have one other boat in place. Be certain that to comply with GoDaddy Pro on Twitter for future bulletins.

Will we see you there?

We sit up for seeing you at WordCamp Asia. Tell us if you happen to’ll be there.