UPDATE: We have extended the call for speakers to facilitate the participation of more local speakers and to ensure a more comprehensive and diverse range of topics.
WordCamp Nepal 2024 — The biggest Nepali WordPress conference is back and we are pleased to announce the call for Speakers. Speakers are at the heart of WordCamps who will drive the educational, collaborative, and community-building aspects that make WordCamps so valuable to the WordPress ecosystem.
We are on the lookout for dynamic and engaging speakers, both from Nepal and beyond, to share their insights and expertise during this year’s conference. Join us in shaping an exceptional program that celebrates the vibrant WordPress Community.
This is an invitation to potential enthusiasts who aspire to engage as speakers, participate in panel discussions, or even facilitate workshops for our attendees.
Event Details:
Date: 12th and 13th January – 2024
Venue: Hotel Pokhara Grande, Pardi, Birauta (Location Map)
Why be a Speaker at WordCamp Nepal?
WordCamp Nepal has established itself as a melting pot of creativity, knowledge, and innovation. Over the years, it has emerged as one of the premier events in its category, rivaling even flagship WordCamps in scale and impact. As a speaker, you will have the opportunity to connect to a diverse audience that includes students, website developers, bloggers, graphic designers, and entrepreneurs among others. Speakers will be an important part of WordCamp Nepal as they will be sharing knowledge, and expertise, providing diverse perspectives, inspiring, motivating, showcasing innovation, networking opportunities, and growing personally.
Themes and Topics:
We’re looking for speakers with diverse topics and inspirational stories related to WordPress. Your presentation could encompass, but is not limited to, the following themes:
- Accessibility and Building Inclusive Digital Experiences
- Agile Frameworks
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and WordPress
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Career Growth and Opportunities in WordPress
- Cloud Solutions and WordPress
- Collaborating Open Sources and Ideas with WordPress
- Community and Culture
- Content Creation Strategies
- Contribution Stories
- Development: Themes, Plugins, and custom solutions
- Design and User Experience
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity
- Future of WordPress
- Headless WP
- Local WordPress Communities and their Impact
- Marketing and SEO
- No Code Development
- Security Challenges and Troubleshooting
- Open Web and Web3
- Optimizing Performance and Technical Enhancements
- Remote Work Practices
- Security Challenges and Troubleshooting
- React and WordPress
- Rest API: Connecting and Innovating with WordPress
- Work-Life Balance and Time Management
- Women in Tech
- WordPress in Education
If you have a fresh perspective, an innovative solution or an inspiring story to share, we encourage you to submit your application. Take the stage of WordCamp Nepal 2024 to inspire, educate, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
How long should the session be?
There are three types of session formats for WordCamp Nepal 2024. Choose the one that fits your topic the most:
Long Talk
30-minute presentation
followed by a 10-minute Q&A
Lightning Talks
10-minute concise talks
Panel Discussion
45-minutes of talks followed by a 10-minute Q&A
If you want to facilitate a workshop, please reach out to us from the Contact Page or send us an email.
Language Preference
WordCamp Nepal 2024 is anticipated to draw participants from a wide range of backgrounds, both locally and internationally. We encourage the sessions to be conducted primarily in English, while also allowing sessions in Nepali to accommodate the preferences of attendees.
Experience and Eligibility:
Anyone from any background or location is eligible to apply as speaker for WordCamp Nepal 2024. We are extending this invitation to candidates both within and beyond the WordPress Community. While open to all, please note that the presentation proposals and topics will undergo a thorough review by our selection committee, ensuring alignment with the Code of Conduct.
While prior speaking experience is not a must, it is definitely beneficial. Even experienced speakers can find addressing a large audience overwhelming. Do not worry, we will provide guidance through orientation sessions and offer helpful resources to assist you craft your presentation and feel at ease on stage. Your comfort matters to us!
Application Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 27th August, 2023 | Call for Speakers Announced |
| 25th November, 2023 | Call for Speakers Closed |
| Rolling Basis | Speaker Selection & Announcements |
Update: We have decided to select and announce our speakers on a rolling basis, which assists them in planning their schedules and travel plans well in advance.
Submitting Your Applications
Please submit a maximum of one application at a time with your best idea. We invite and encourage all prospective speakers to use the form below for their submissions. If you wish to submit more than one application, kindly use the form multiple times. However, each individual is limited to a maximum of two applications.
What’s in it for speakers?
Apart from delivering inspiring and impactful talks on the stage of WordCamp Nepal, a selected speaker will enjoy these perks:
- Complimentary access to WordCamp Nepal 2024, including all events.
- Acknowledgement and visibility within the vibrant WordPress community.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded enthusiasts.
Are you ready to inspire?
Apply now using the form below. We are eagerly anticipating the exceptional ideas, the mutual learning, and the collective effort to make WordCamp Nepal an extraordinary event.