The future of the open web is being written right now. And this year, we want Kathmandu to be part of that conversation.
WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 is officially looking for speakers.
We welcome developers, designers, marketers, SEO professionals, freelancers, agency owners, community builders, and curious minds who want to share ideas that move both WordPress and Nepal forward.
This year’s theme is “Building the Open Web with AI“.
Not as a buzzword. Not as hype. But as a real conversation about how AI, WordPress, open source, digital marketing, and community can shape the future of digital Nepal.
This Year is Different
AI is changing how people build websites, create content, improve search visibility, and run businesses. But while the internet is flooded with generic “AI will change everything” takes, we want to focus on something more grounded:
- Real workflows
- Real tools
- Real marketing strategies
- Real growth stories
- Real community impact
We are looking for sessions that inspire people to build, create and contribute. We want practical ideas that attendees can use the very next day.
Most importantly, we want WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 to remain what WordCamps have always been at their best. Human, collaborative, and community-driven.
What Kind of Talks Are We Looking For?
We’re open to a wide range of topics. This year we’re especially excited about:
AI & WordPress
Deadline : Sep 14, 2026
- AI-assisted development
- Building and coding with AI tools
- AI plugins and automations
- Practical AI workflows for freelancers and agencies
AI, SEO & Digital Marketing
- AI-assisted SEO workflows
- Content strategy
- Technical SEO for WordPress
- AI tools for marketers
- YouTube and social media marketing
- Marketing automation
- Personal branding
- Digital marketing strategies for businesses in Nepal
WordPress Development
- Gutenberg and modern WordPress
- Plugin and theme development
- Performance
- Security
- Accessibility
- Headless WordPress
- Modern development workflows
Digitizing Nepal
- Helping local businesses go online
- Building digital products from Nepal
- WordPress in education and startups
- Open source and national growth
- Remote work opportunities
Business, Freelancing & Creator Economy
- Building a freelance career
- Running agencies
- Growing online businesses
- Creator tools and workflows
- Building a personal brand
Community & Open Source
Deadline : Sep 14, 2026
- Contributing to WordPress
- Building communities
- Stories of growth, failure, and learning
If your topic doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories, that’s okay. Sometimes the best WordCamp talks come from honest experiences and fresh perspectives.
Session Formats
We welcome a variety of session formats to suit different topics, experience levels, and presentation styles:
Lightning Talks
10-minute focused presentations with no audience Q&A.
Regular Talks
20-minute presentations followed by 10 minutes of audience Q&A.
Joint Session
Co-presented by two speakers, with 20 minutes of presentation and 10 minutes of audience Q&A.
Hands-on Workshops
Interactive sessions ranging from 90 minutes to a half day, designed for practical learning and audience participation.
We especially encourage sessions that include live demonstrations, workflow breakdowns, case studies, practical tutorials, technical deep dives, beginner-friendly introductions, and actionable strategies.
If your session helps attendees build, grow, market, optimize, automate, or improve their work, we’d love to hear about it.
Not sure which format fits your topic? Select “Not sure, I’m open to suggestions!” and we’ll help find the best fit.
Why WordCamp Kathmandu Matters
Kathmandu sits at the center of a rapidly growing digital movement in Nepal. As the country moves toward stronger digitization, open-source technology, digital marketing, and online business ecosystems will play a major role in shaping that future.
WordPress gives people the power to create, publish, build businesses, and share ideas independently. That matters for Nepal — and the WordPress community here has the chance to help lead that transformation.
WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 is not just about websites. It’s about people building the future together.
International Speakers Welcome
While we especially encourage voices from Nepal and the region, international speakers are always welcome. The best events happen when local energy meets global perspectives.
Presentation language: English is strongly encouraged to keep the experience accessible for all attendees and speakers.
Ready to Apply?
Maybe you’ve built something interesting with AI and WordPress. Maybe you’ve created an SEO strategy that delivered real growth, helped a business go digital, found a workflow that saves hours, or contributed to open source.
This is your chance to share it.
Applications are now open. Deadline 12th July, 2026— apply early. We can’t wait to hear your ideas and welcome new voices to the stage.