{"id":1125,"date":"2026-06-04T14:47:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?page_id=1125"},"modified":"2026-06-05T00:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T18:24:34","slug":"call-for-speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Speakers: WordCamp Kathmandu 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The future of the open web is being written right now. And this year, we want Kathmandu to be part of that conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 is officially looking for speakers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;Building the Open Web with AI<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1296\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247965850_c36f02e22e_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-1296\" style=\"border-color:#fff6e9;border-width:4px;border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247965850_c36f02e22e_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247965850_c36f02e22e_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247965850_c36f02e22e_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247965850_c36f02e22e_b-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1297\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247946110_24a84e919e_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-1297\" style=\"border-color:#fff6e9;border-width:4px;border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247946110_24a84e919e_b.jpg 683w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247946110_24a84e919e_b-200x300-1.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1295\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247829414_a243791c70_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-1295\" style=\"border-color:#fff6e9;border-width:4px;border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247829414_a243791c70_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247829414_a243791c70_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247829414_a243791c70_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247829414_a243791c70_b-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1299\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247841424_5e1f62e89a_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-1299\" style=\"border-color:#fff6e9;border-width:4px;border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247841424_5e1f62e89a_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247841424_5e1f62e89a_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247841424_5e1f62e89a_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247841424_5e1f62e89a_b-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1298\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247840184_85f94f7484_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-1298\" style=\"border-color:#fff6e9;border-width:4px;border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247840184_85f94f7484_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247840184_85f94f7484_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247840184_85f94f7484_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247840184_85f94f7484_b-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247760868_7304b52153_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-1300\" style=\"border-color:#fff6e9;border-width:4px;border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247760868_7304b52153_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247760868_7304b52153_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247760868_7304b52153_c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/53247760868_7304b52153_c-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Year is Different<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI is changing how people build websites, create content, improve search visibility, and run businesses. But while the internet is flooded with generic &#8220;AI will change everything&#8221; takes, we want to focus on something more grounded:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real marketing strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real growth stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real community impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, we want WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 to remain what WordCamps have always been at their best. Human, collaborative, and community-driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1a6f2b33 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeu_5p7Sy9RL-iQSxu-J5Wu6fMHwbeX-VKJwlnrHMV_7WPZmw\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113676554789022233305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply To Be a Speaker<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-accent-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b63f1a5d4a80d099826b0775b1255c30\"><strong>What Kind of Talks Are We Looking For?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5a444a1cf4e5e8972c5c7644a79ca69\">We\u2019re open to a wide range of topics. This year we\u2019re especially excited about:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b905f24d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-accent-4-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-24c8296b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left wp-duotone-unset-2\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:260px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-120003ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c621300e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7070c68 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI &amp; WordPress<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e1a83445a4c2f39359ec5b339033fbf wp-block-hidden-desktop wp-block-hidden-mobile wp-block-hidden-tablet wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Deadline : Sep 14, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-assisted development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building and coding with AI tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI plugins and automations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical AI workflows for freelancers and agencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-accent-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-24c8296b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left wp-duotone-unset-3\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:260px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-120003ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c621300e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7070c68 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI, SEO &amp; Digital Marketing<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-assisted SEO workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical SEO for WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI tools for marketers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube and social media marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal branding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital marketing strategies for businesses in Nepal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-accent-4-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-24c8296b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left wp-duotone-unset-4\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:260px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-120003ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c621300e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7070c68 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress Development<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gutenberg and modern WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin and theme development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headless WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern development workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b905f24d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-contrast-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-24c8296b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left wp-duotone-unset-5\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:260px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-120003ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c621300e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7070c68 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digitizing Nepal<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helping local businesses go online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building digital products from Nepal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress in education and startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open source and national growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote work opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-accent-4-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-24c8296b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left wp-duotone-unset-6\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:260px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-120003ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c621300e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7070c68 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business, Freelancing &amp; Creator Economy<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building a freelance career<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing online businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creator tools and workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building a personal brand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-contrast-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-24c8296b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left wp-duotone-unset-7\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:260px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-120003ea wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c621300e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7070c68 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community &amp; Open Source<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e1a83445a4c2f39359ec5b339033fbf wp-block-hidden-desktop wp-block-hidden-mobile wp-block-hidden-tablet wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Deadline : Sep 14, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contributing to WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stories of growth, failure, and learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If your topic doesn\u2019t fit neatly into one of these categories, that\u2019s okay. Sometimes the best WordCamp talks come from honest experiences and fresh perspectives.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d2290d96 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeu_5p7Sy9RL-iQSxu-J5Wu6fMHwbeX-VKJwlnrHMV_7WPZmw\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113676554789022233305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply To Be a Speaker<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Session Formats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome a variety of session formats to suit different topics, experience levels, and presentation styles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-af919a12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-24c8296b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"395\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1438 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1.png\" style=\"object-position:91% 92%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"91% 92%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1.png 600w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1-456x300.png 456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f9efe9\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-56a6b04b wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lightning Talks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10-minute<\/strong> focused presentations with <strong>no audience Q&amp;A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"395\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1438 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1.png\" style=\"object-position:91% 92%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"91% 92%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1.png 600w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1-456x300.png 456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f9efe9\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular Talks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>20-minute<\/strong> presentations followed by <strong>10 minutes of audience Q&amp;A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"395\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1438 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1.png\" style=\"object-position:91% 92%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"91% 92%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1.png 600w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1-456x300.png 456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f9efe9\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Joint Session<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-presented by t<strong>wo speakers,<\/strong> with <strong>20 minutes<\/strong> of presentation and <strong>10 minutes of audience Q&amp;A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"395\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1438 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1.png\" style=\"object-position:91% 92%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"91% 92%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1.png 600w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1-456x300.png 456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f9efe9\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-on Workshops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interactive sessions ranging from <strong>90 minutes<\/strong> to a half day, designed for practical learning and audience participation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We especially encourage sessions that include <strong>live demonstrations, workflow breakdowns, case studies, practical tutorials, technical deep dives, beginner-friendly introductions, <\/strong>and<strong> actionable strategies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If your session helps attendees <strong>build, grow, market, optimize, automate, or improve their work<\/strong>, we&#8217;d love to hear about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not sure which format fits your topic?<\/strong> Select <em>&#8220;Not sure, I&#8217;m open to suggestions!&#8221;<\/em> and we&#8217;ll help find the best fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why WordCamp Kathmandu Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress gives people the power to <strong>create, publish, build businesses,<\/strong> and <strong>share ideas independently<\/strong>. That matters for Nepal \u2014 and the <strong>WordPress community<\/strong> here has the chance to help lead that transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WordCamp Kathmandu 2026<\/strong> is not just about websites. It&#8217;s about people building the future together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Speakers Welcome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Presentation language:<\/strong> English is strongly encouraged to keep the experience accessible for all attendees and speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-edddf3c4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1580\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1435 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23.png\" style=\"object-position:100% 100%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"100% 100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23.png 2400w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-767x505.png 767w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-456x300.png 456w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-1536x1011.png 1536w, https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/Frame-23-2048x1348.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#fcf2ec\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8a3e2475 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:16px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Ready to Apply?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you&#8217;ve built something interesting with AI and WordPress. Maybe you&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This is your chance to share it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d2290d96 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeu_5p7Sy9RL-iQSxu-J5Wu6fMHwbeX-VKJwlnrHMV_7WPZmw\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113676554789022233305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply To Be a Speaker<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications are now open. 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