Job Board
At WordCamp Kathmandu 2022, we’re going to have a job board.
If you are a WordPress employer looking for the right tech talent, this could be a place to discover the perfect candidate. You can add your job vacancies at the WordCamp job board and be visible to potential and future talent. Furthermore, you can meet and interview interested people right away.
And if you’re a job seeker, there is a good chance of finding your ideal job. Through job boards, you can discover the latest opportunities and directly connect with the recruiter to discuss further requirements.
For one, you may be interested to see what direction your career path could take and explore more opportunities, use the job board to connect with WordPress employers.
The job board makes finding the right talent and jobs easy for both the employer and the job seeker. Therefore, if you are one, don’t forget to check our job board at WordCamp Kathmandu.
Happiness Bar
Happiness Bar as the name says it’s a place where you will find happiness.
No, you won’t get drinks and refreshers there 😉
It’s a desk at WordCamp where you’ll get answers to any WordPress-related queries and questions from experts. At Happiness Bar, you can interact with WordPress experts one-to-one and get solutions to your problems.
After attending speakers’ sessions, you might have some questions you were uncomfortable asking them during the session or didn’t get a chance to ask due to time limitations. In that case, you can meet our speakers at the Happiness Bar, and ask them. All the speakers will be headed to Happiness Bar after their session and will be available there for a while to address your questions.
If anything is not working for you, or if you just want to explore more ideas on WordPress – make sure you visit Happiness Bar.
PS: Not all problems can be solved right away. Some issues need time, a few tests, and research to be solved. However, our WordPress experts will try their best to help and guide you.
Workshop on creating a Custom Gutenberg Block in WordPress
Want to give your site a unique feel and look or add new functionality? Is Built-in WordPress blocks not enough to match your requirement? Want to bring your creative visions to life?
Great!
At WordCamp Kathmandu 2022, we’re having a workshop on how to create a custom Gutenberg block in WordPress.
What is a Gutenberg Custom Block? Why should one attend this session?
Gutenberg is a codename of a new set of website-building tools. Block Editor allows adding Blocks and Gutenberg blocks are layout building units on the Block Editor.
Although the WordPress block editor (“Gutenberg”) provides plenty of built-in blocks, it might come with some limitations or it might on exactly fit your requirement. This is where creating a custom element can be useful. You can bring your creative visions to life by creating a custom Gutenberg Block in WordPress.
In this session, you’ll learn how to create custom blocks, inner blocks, dynamic blocks, and more. It includes all the development processes.
This session includes the following lessons:
- Key Terminologies in developing custom Blocks.
- Create your first custom Block.
- Styles and Scripts on your custom Block.
- Blocks controls and Sidebar Controls.
- Create Inner Blocks
- Create Dynamic Blocks
- How to use Context in Blocks
- Block Transforms example
- Block Depreciated handling
- Block preview
Who are the suitable attendees for the session?
This session is intended for WordPress developers.
How to participate?
To participate, attendees should register their names for the session while registering for the event. Registration starts at 10 am on the event day.
Prerequisites for attending the session
- Consider bringing your own laptops and charger.
- Download and install XAMPP/WAMP/MAMP or any local development server on your laptop. You can also download XAMPP from the link given below: https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/tutorials/installing-a-local-server/xampp/
- Attendees should install WordPress on their laptop. You can download WordPress from the link below: https://wordpress.org/download/
- Download and install Node.js + npm. Go to the Node’s site [download + install] (https://nodejs.org/en/download/) Node on your system. This will install both `Node.js` and `npm`, i.e., node package manager — the command line interface of Node.js. You can verify the install by opening your terminal app and typing…
node -v
# Results into 8.15.0 — or installed version.
Event Schedule
The workshop will be conducted in a separate hall at 12:40PM on the first day of event (3rd September, 2022). It will be led by Santosh Kunwar, who is the Founder of Acme Themes and co-founder of Acme Information Technology. You can find more details about the speaker and the workshop here.
Workshop on developing a Full Site Editing (FSE) theme for WordPress
At WordCamp Kathmandu 2022, we are going to have an insightful workshop on developing a Full Site Editing (FSE) theme for WordPress. If you are a WordPress developer and are curious about creating FSE themes, this is the right place.
What is Full Site Editing? Why should one attend this workshop?
Full site editing is a set of features that allows users to style/customize the whole website using blocks.
This session will go through the interconnected parts of WordPress’s full site editing (FSE) and how they may help you develop outstanding site designs without having to write any code. The session will also cover how to develop a simple block theme from scratch.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe how comprehensive site editing tools might be useful when establishing a new site
- Create a unique website design without understanding how to code
- Create a simple block theme
This session includes the following lessons:
Introduction to Full Site Editing (FSE)
- What is full site editing (FSE)?
- How would full site editing (FSE) help you?
- Let’s discuss blocks.
Block Themes
- What exactly is a block theme?
- How do you come up with a block theme?
- Begin with a block theme.
Block Patterns
- What exactly is a block pattern?
- How do you insert a block pattern?
- Personalize your block pattern
Styles
- What is the interface for styles?
- How do you employ styles?
- Investigating design tools
- Designing your website’s blocks
- Design contest!
Who are the suitable attendees for the session?
The FSE workshop is targeted to WordPress theme developers who want to learn about FSE and are thinking of designing FSE/block-based themes.
How to participate?
In order to participate, attendees should register their names for the session while registering for the event. Registration starts at 10 am on the event day.
Prerequisites for attending the session
- Consider bringing your own laptops and charger.
- Download and install XAMPP/WAMP/MAMP or any local development server on your laptop. You can also download XAMPP from the link given below: https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/tutorials/installing-a-local-server/xampp/
- Attendees should install WordPress on their laptops. You can download WordPress from the link below:
https://wordpress.org/download/
Event Schedule
The workshop will be conducted in a separate hall at 1:40 PM on the first day of event (3rd September, 2022). It will be led by Shiva Shanker Bhatta, Bishnu Sunar and Rohit Maharjan, a team from AF themes.
Our Official Media Partners
We are pleased to announce our Media Partners for the event.
Our Media partners are those who will help us with exposure and we are very happy to have them on board.
Meet Our Media Partners
1. DevotePress
DevotePress is a website solely dedicated to WordPress. We provide news and updates regarding anything and everything WordPress. Also, FOLLOW US to have a closer look at the WordPress community Worldwide.
2. TechSathi
TechSathi is Nepal’s #1 Tech News Portal covering everything about Technology, Gadgets, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, and all sorts of technology-related analyses and activities. We have been trying to work and exist in the market as a community, not just remain another tech blog in this vast pool of web portals. Promoting startups has always been our primary goal from the beginning; we organize events, workshops, and provide assistance to everyone trying to do anything new.
In its third year since establishment TechSathi has been constantly working to bring our audience insights about various news relating to technology, businesses, fintech and many more. With our own self-created shows like TechStories and FinTalk, TechSathi has been presenting our audience a chance to know more about various industries from the people who have made an impact in the tech, business or financial world.
And as the name suggests, at “TechSathi” we want to be a friend for every technology happening in Nepal and connect with all sorts of audiences.
Tickets now closed
The tickets for WordCamp Kathmandu 2022 have been sold out!
Lunch and some cool WordCamp swags are included with every ticket purchase. Not to mention a full day of inspiring sessions from WordPress gurus and a chance to find like-minded people!
WordCamp Kathmandu, Nepal is happening on September 3rd & 4th, 2022 at Alice Receptions, Gairidhara, Kathmandu.
If you’ve already registered and have not yet paid, you can make payments using the Fonepay QR.
Notice Regarding PAN/VAT Bills
Please note that we won’t be issuing PAN bills. WordCamps are casual community events. It is run by local volunteers and the ticket prices you pay are not for generating profits. Instead, the surplus amounts are used for the next WordCamp, Meetups, and WordPress Events in the country. That means, the volunteers and the organizers don’t receive any remuneration.
WordCamps are not run by a private company and therefore the PAN is not registered for WordCamp Kathmandu.
We thank you for your cooperation towards WordCamp Kathmandu 2022.
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After Party Sponsor for #WCKTM2022
Contributing to WordCamp as a Sponsor on event day is a great way to gain exposure and earn credibility. But what about sponsoring After Party? Your mind raises that question too, right? Let us make it precise, parties are lively events that put life inside the busy long day. Not only the exposure, but you can also give back to the community to grow stronger.
Likely to the Before Party, After Party is also a private dinner party that cumulates Organizers, Speakers, Volunteers, and Sponsors but also includes a massive number of attendees. As After Party Sponsor, you’ll also be invited to the party. It is a great opportunity to make connections and get support for your profession or business. You can also get a chance to involve in the discussion, as everyone gets free from their responsibilities.
The package for WordCamp Kathmandu 2022 as an After Party Sponsor is Rs. 35,000/- ($350 USD).
After Party Sponsor will be acknowledged in the closing remarks, have space in the after-party hall, and present on the official WordCamp Kathmandu website. Here’s how After Party Sponsors will be acknowledged:
- A logo on WordCamp Kathmandu’s official website,
- Opportunity to give away swag at WordCamp Swag Store,
- 1 free ticket to WordCamp Kathmandu 2022,
- Small-sized logo on the Banner as After Party supporters,
- Acknowledgment and thanks in closing remarks,
- Can place your banner at the After Party Hall,
- A thank you for your sponsorship of WordCamp Kathmandu 2022 on our social channels (Twitter and Facebook),
- 1 vacancy announcement (related to WordPress) will be pinned on the top for 5 days on WordPress Nepal’s Facebook group for a year.
Why Sponsor Before Party on WordCamp Kathmandu 2022?
If you are in confusion that who can sponsor Before Party, let us make it clear that there aren’t criteria that bound the efficiency of sponsoring this grand event. It is completely worthwhile for you as an individual or whether you own a business. By sponsoring Before Party, you can achieve both: giving back to the WordPress community as well as gaining professional benefit for your organization.
Before Party is a private dinner party of Organizers, Speakers, Volunteers, and Sponsors. It provides the finest chance to communicate with each other and make a strong social network. There may be people from local as well as international levels in the role of speakers, volunteers, and sponsors. In an explicit sense, it is a way of exposing your brand to the WordPress Community. Not only that, but it is also the chance of getting help from each other and making connections with dynamic professionals InPerson. Normally, event day will be busier for all. So, there can’t be any other better chance to chitchat closely than the party nights.
Before Party Sponsor is the luxurious supporter of WordCamp Kathmandu. Package for WordCamp Kathmandu 2022 as a Before Party Sponsor is Rs. 30,000/- ($300 USD).
Before Party Sponsor will be acknowledged in the closing remarks, be featured prominently among all speakers, volunteers, organizers, and sponsors at the private-party hall, and present on the official WordCamp Kathmandu website. Here’s how Before Party Sponsors will be acknowledged:
- A logo on WordCamp Kathmandu’s official website,
- Opportunity to give away swag at WordCamp Swag Store,
- 1 free ticket to WordCamp Kathmandu 2022,
- Small-sized logo on the Banner as Before Party supporters,
- Acknowledgment and thanks in closing remarks,
- Can place your banner at the Before Party dinner Hall,
- A thank you for your sponsorship of WordCamp Kathmandu 2022 on our social channels (Twitter and Facebook),
- 1 vacancy announcement (related to WordPress) will be pinned on the top for 5 days on WordPress Nepal’s Facebook group for a year.
Contributor Day Registration
Contributor day is the second day of WordCamp Kathmandu 2022 which is going to be held on the 4th of September, Sunday, at Alice Receptions, Gairidhara, Kathmandu.
Contributor day is a special day dedicated for giving back to WordPress.
WordPress powers more than 43% of all websites on the internet. This open-source platform has become so popular and powerful because of its active community members’ contribution to make it better every day. Thousands of contributors from all around the world, mostly voluntarily contribute to WordPress.
Want to contribute to WordPress?
Contributor day is for everyone. There is no specific experience level or skill set required to become a contributor. Even if you are an absolute beginner with no technical background, you can help. All you need to have is a learning attitude, and some of your time to contribute.
Both seasoned contributors and beginners are welcomed and valued. For those who are thinking of taking the first step to getting involved in WordPress, Contributor’s day is a great place. You’ll get an opportunity to collaborate with new and existing contributors, and learn how to contribute.
There are different segments for WordPress where you can contribute. There will be a team focused on each segment and you can choose which team you want to join and work with.
If you are not sure how to get involved, which team to choose? No worries, we’ve got you covered. We’ll help you with the process of contributing.
Registration for WCKTM 2022’s Contributor Day is now open. The Contributor’s Day registration is available until the 15th of August 2022.
Please fill in the form below with all required details and get ready for a day full of learning, sharing and contributing to WordPress.
Let’s be a part of making WordPress bigger and better!
💡In order to participate in the Contributor Day of WordCamp Kathmandu 2022, you must first purchase your regular ticket to WordCamp Kathmandu and then fill in the Contributor Day registration form, this helps us maintain things at a manageable level.