{"id":160,"date":"2024-12-24T13:02:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T07:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2025-02-03T15:04:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T09:19:02","slug":"call-for-speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/call-for-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re excited to announce the <strong>Call for Speakers<\/strong> for <strong>WordCamp Nepal 2025<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned professional or just starting your WordPress journey, this is your chance to <strong>share your expertise<\/strong>, <strong>inspire others<\/strong>, and <strong>have fun<\/strong> with a vibrant community of WordPress enthusiasts, developers, designers, and business owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to become the next big thing in the WordPress community? Whether you want to drop some knowledge, make new friends, or simply share your passion, we want to hear from you! Let\u2019s make <strong>WordCamp Nepal 2025<\/strong> an unforgettable event full of learning, networking, and WordPress magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Kind of Sessions Can You Apply For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage speakers of all levels to apply, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Choose the format that best suits your topic and presentation style!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have planned the following formats for sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#fbf3ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Lightning Talks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Quick, focused presentations\u2014perfect for sharing impactful ideas. (No Q&amp;A)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#fff1fa;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Long Talks<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>30 minutes + 10 mins Q&amp;A<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-depth sessions for detailed insights, with time for audience questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#eef8ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Panel Discussions \/ Fireside Chat<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>60 minutes, including Q&amp;A<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interactive discussions with multiple experts sharing diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#eef8ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Workshops<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>90 minutes to half a day<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hands-on sessions for deep dives into specific topics or skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#fbf3ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Joint Talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Two Speakers, 30 minutes + 10 mins Q&amp;A<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaborative presentations with two speakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Topics Can You Cover as a Speaker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordCamp Nepal thrives on diversity, and we welcome speakers with unique perspectives and fresh takes on WordPress and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re bursting with innovative ideas, practical tips, or inspiring stories, this is your chance to share them with our vibrant community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some topic suggestions to inspire you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-098e28d6bbb8e92bbdb2709f3c1b9958 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;color:#000000;background-color:#fbf3ff;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong>Business &amp; Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>Making Money with WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building a WordPress Empire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancing with WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern SEO Strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content Creation &amp; Monetization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth and Marketing Automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced WordPress SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead Generation &amp; Conversion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content That Works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case Studies and Success Stories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ecfaa2f2b38f1a73c746300a99412901 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;color:#000000;background-color:#fff1fa;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong>Community &amp; Contribution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contributing to WordPress Core<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing the WordPress Community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowering New Voices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2ed09907490696b55a395835225f9a34 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;color:#000000;background-color:#eef8ff;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong>Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Future of WordPress Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocks, Full Site Editing (FSE), and Beyond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Core Web Vitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress for Enterprises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headless WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gutenberg Roadmap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhancing Performance &amp; Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress Multisites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing Agile Frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-52f340704b037c96cb87d51272a30825 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;color:#000000;background-color:#fff1fa;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong>Web Design &amp; UX<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessible Design for WordPress Websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User Psychology in Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Practices in Brand Identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typography and Fonts for the Web<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhancing Usability and User Experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7d4bd1245f1fbe954a93840d55fa2b06 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;color:#000000;background-color:#eef8ff;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong>Emerging Tech &amp; Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI Meets WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress &amp; the Metaverse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud Tech &amp; WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web3 &amp; the Open Web<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Privacy &amp; Web Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ea62acd678576c60b285cb0181a9095b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;color:#000000;background-color:#fbf3ff;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong>Personal &amp; Inspirational Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>WordPress Changed My Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowering Diverse Voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How I Built My WordPress Dream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speaker Application Deadline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: January 25, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: 11:59 PM UTC +5.45 (Nepal Time)<br>(Yep, we\u2019ve got our own time zone\u2014lucky us!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speaker Eligibility &amp; Tips for First-Time Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve been using WordPress for 10 years or just discovered it yesterday, WordCamp Nepal is for everyone! It\u2019s all about passion, energy, and ideas. We welcome speakers from all backgrounds and experience levels. You don\u2019t need to be an experienced speaker to apply\u2014whether you\u2019re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, we\u2019re excited to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need Prior Speaking Experience?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not at all! We welcome first-time speakers and are here to support you. While some speaking experience is helpful, it\u2019s not a requirement. Even if you\u2019ve never spoken at a WordCamp or Meetup, we\u2019d love to hear your ideas. We also offer resources, tips, and mentoring to help you prepare a great talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Help with Your Talk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got your back! Here are a few tips to guide you in preparing your presentation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be Clear and Concise:<\/strong> Clearly outline your main points and ideas in your proposal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlight Your Expertise:<\/strong> Share your experience and knowledge on the topic to build credibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide a Detailed Outline:<\/strong> Include key points, visuals, and any resources you plan to use to engage your audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need additional support or have questions, feel free to reach out to us. We\u2019ll connect you with experienced community members who are happy to lend a helping hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits for Speaking at WordCamp Nepal 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connect with a Global Audience:<\/strong> Share your WordPress expertise with over 600 attendees from Nepal and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Earn Global Recognition:<\/strong> Step into the spotlight as a WordPress rockstar and thought leader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network with Passionate Enthusiasts:<\/strong> Build connections with like-minded WordPress users and developers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make a Difference:<\/strong> Contribute to the growth and evolution of WordPress in Asia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy Exclusive Perks:<\/strong> Score a free ticket and the ultimate bragging rights as a valued contributor!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What language should my talk be in?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>To warmly welcome our international attendees, we are prioritizing <strong>English <\/strong>language talks to ensure a seamless and inclusive experience for everyone!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How many talks can I submit?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>You\u2019re welcome to submit up to two ideas\u2014trust us, we\u2019re excited to hear your very best!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Should You Buy a Ticket?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>You can purchase a ticket when ticket sales open. If you are selected as a speaker, we will give you a complimentary ticket to attend the event. You can then transfer your purchased ticket to someone else.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are the next steps after I submit my application?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Once we receive your application, we\u2019ll review it and let you know if you&#8217;ve been selected to speak at WordCamp Nepal 2025. If you&#8217;re chosen, we&#8217;ll ask you to reconfirm your interest and availability to speak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are You Open to Being a Backup Speaker?<\/strong><br>During the event, we may need to activate a backup speaker due to unforeseen circumstances. Just in case, let us know if you are willing to be a backup speaker. Don\u2019t worry\u2014opting in as a backup speaker doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t be selected as a main speaker. It simply helps the program team know who is open to this role if they are not selected as the main speaker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do I need to check visa requirements?<br><\/strong>Yes, if you&#8217;re traveling from outside Nepal, it\u2019s a good idea to check the visa requirements early. If you need help with your visa application, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us at <strong>wcnp.speakers@gmail.com<\/strong>. We\u2019ll assist you however we can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Will I get support preparing my talk?<br><\/strong>Yes! While prior speaking experience is not required, we\u2019re here to help. 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