Calling all WordPress storytellers, creators, and innovators!

WordCamp Nepal 2026 is now accepting engaging and inspiring speaker proposals for our upcoming event in Butwal on January 23-24.

Whether you are a developer, designer, entrepreneur, blogger, marketer, or simply a passionate WordPress enthusiast, we want to hear your story! This is your opportunity to share knowledge, inspire others, and contribute to the global WordPress community.

Why Speak at WordCamp Nepal?

• Share your passion with a vibrant, diverse audience.
• Connect and network with peers, collaborators, and potential clients.
• Build your profile and gain visibility on our website, as well as potentially on WordPress.tv.
• Enhance your public speaking skills in a friendly, supportive environment.
• Give back to the community that powers over 43% of the web.

Session Formats

• Long Talk: 20-minute presentation followed by 5-minute Q&A
• Lightning Talk: 10-minute concise talks (no Q&A)
• Panel Discussion: 50 minutes of talks followed by 10-minute Q&A
• Workshops: Hands-on sessions (90 to 120 minutes)

Speaker Perks

• Complimentary conference ticket
• Access to all sessions and networking events
• Recognition on the official platform and social visibility
• Speaker swag
• Meals during the event
• A chance to be featured globally via WordPress.tv

First-Time Speakers Welcome

Never spoken at a WordCamp before? No problem! We are here to guide you through the process with resources and mentorship to help you deliver a great talk.

Suggested Categories and Topics

Not sure what to speak about? Don’t worry. Inspiration is everywhere. We have put together some fresh and locally relevant ideas to help spark your creativity. These are just starting points. Feel free to explore your own unique angle, mix topics, or bring in a perspective we have not even thought of yet.

• WordPress in the Real World
  • WordPress for rural businesses and local entrepreneurship in Nepal
  • Building multilingual sites for diverse audiences
  • Success stories: from Butwal to the global web
  • Case study: launching a site with limited resources
  • WordPress for community-driven projects and NGOs

• Future-Proof Web Building
  • Designing for a web that’s faster, lighter, and greener
  • How to keep your WordPress site relevant for the next 5 years
  • Building themes that adapt to any screen or device
  • Turning your WordPress site into a mobile-first experience
  • The future of CMS: how WordPress is evolving

• Beyond the Code
  • Storytelling techniques that keep visitors hooked
  • Human-centered design for digital projects
  • Using psychology to improve site engagement
  • Branding that speaks your audience’s language
  • Managing creative burnout as a web professional

• Growth & Impact
  • Turning a side project into a sustainable business
  • Building a personal brand in the WordPress ecosystem
  • Scaling a WooCommerce store without breaking the site
  • Community building as a marketing strategy
  • Using content to influence social change

• Tech That’s Changing the Game (AI/ML & Beyond)
  • Practical ways to use AI for WordPress content creation and SEO
  • Training custom AI models for smarter search or recommendations on WordPress sites
  • ML-powered personalization: tailoring websites to individual users
  • AI-driven accessibility: making sites friendlier for all audiences
  • Generating WordPress themes/designs using AI tools
  • Automating customer support with chatbots and WordPress integrations
  • Risks and ethics: balancing AI efficiency with human creativity
  • How AI is reshaping the developer’s workflow in 2026

• Personal Journeys & Lessons
  • How WordPress opened doors to a global career
  • Failures that became stepping stones
  • Balancing freelancing and family life
  • From zero to WordCamp speaker: my preparation story
  • What I wish I knew when I built my first WordPress site

Remember, these are only suggestions, not limitations. If you have a story, skill, or insight that could help someone in the WordPress community, we want to hear it. Whether it is deeply technical, purely inspirational, or a mix of both. Surprise us, challenge us, and most importantly, make it yours.

Important Details

• Location: Butwal, Nepal
• Dates: 23–24 January 2026
• Deadline for Proposals: 31st October 2025 
• Tips for Submission: Provide a clear outline, highlight why your topic matters, and include your background.
• You may submit up to 2 proposals (1 topic per form submission).

We are excited to see your ideas and look forward to building an inspiring program together!

P.S. Speaker selections may begin before the proposal submission deadline; however, all speakers will be contacted within one week of the deadline.