Contribute. Learn. Connect.
Contributor Day kicks off WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 on 18 September 2026 at Alice Receptions, Gairidhara, Kathmandu.
Whether you’re a developer, designer, translator, content creator, marketer, educator, photographer, student, or simply curious about WordPress, Contributor Day is your opportunity to collaborate with the global WordPress community and make a meaningful contribution to the open-source project that powers more than 40% of the web.
Join hundreds of WordPress enthusiasts, professionals, business owners, and contributors for a full day of learning, teamwork, and community building.
No prior contribution experience is required.
Why Attend Contributor Day?
Deadline : Sep 14, 2026
Contributor Day is one of the most rewarding experiences at any WordCamp.
It is where attendees move beyond learning about WordPress and become active participants in shaping its future.
At Contributor Day, you can:
- Learn how WordPress is built and maintained
- Meet experienced contributors from Nepal and around the world
- Work alongside mentors and community leaders
- Discover new skills and contribution pathways
- Build meaningful connections with fellow WordPress enthusiasts
- Gain practical experience with real-world open-source collaboration
- Make your first contribution to WordPress
Whether you’re attending your first WordCamp or have years of experience, there is a place for you at Contributor Day.
First-Time Contributors Welcome
Never contributed to WordPress before?
You’re exactly who Contributor Day is designed for.
The day will begin with an introduction to WordPress contribution, helping you understand:
- How WordPress is developed
- The different Make WordPress teams
- Contribution tools and workflows
- Beginner-friendly tasks
- Ways to continue contributing after WordCamp
Experienced contributors and Table Leads will be available throughout the day to answer questions and help you get started.
All you need is:
- Your laptop
- A WordPress.org account
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
Make WordPress Teams
The WordPress project is powered by contributors from around the world working across many different teams.
WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 aims to host a variety of contributor tables, including:
- Accessibility
- AI
- Community
- Core
- Documentation
- Marketing
- Meta
- Openverse
- Patterns
- Photos
- Plugins & Plugin Review
- Polyglots
- Support
- Test Team
- Themes & Theme Review
- Training
- WP-CLI
- WordPress.tv
- And more…
Final table availability will depend on volunteer Table Leads and community participation.
Contribution Format
Contributor Day is designed to encourage collaboration, learning, and participation through:
- Team-based contribution sessions
- Guided onboarding for new contributors
- Hands-on contribution workshops
- Mentoring and one-on-one guidance
Whether you’re making your first contribution or looking to deepen your involvement in WordPress, Contributor Day offers a welcoming environment to learn from experienced contributors, collaborate with others, and make a meaningful impact on the open-source project.
No prior contribution experience is required. Bring your laptop, curiosity, and enthusiasm to learn—we’ll help you find the right team and get started.
Contributor Day Workshops
Alongside contribution tables, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in practical workshops designed to help them gain skills and confidence before contributing.
Workshops will be led by experienced WordPress contributors and community members.
Topics may include:
- Getting Started with WordPress Contribution
- Translating WordPress
- Documentation Workflows
- Testing and Quality Assurance
- Accessibility Best Practices
- Using WordPress Development Tools
- Community Building and Event Organizing
Workshop details and facilitators will be announced closer to the event.
What You’ll Be Doing
Contributor Day is a hands-on experience. Depending on the team you join, you may:
- Test upcoming WordPress features
- Improve documentation
- Translate WordPress into local languages
- Review themes and plugins
- Improve accessibility
- Create educational resources
- Contribute code
- Help support WordPress users
- Improve community initiatives
- Review patterns and design resources
- Assist with media and photography projects
Every contribution, no matter how small, helps strengthen WordPress for millions of users worldwide.
What to Bring
To make the most of Contributor Day, please bring:
- A fully charged laptop
- Your charger
- A WordPress.org account
- Any necessary adapters or accessories
- Enthusiasm to learn and collaborate
A laptop is strongly recommended, as most contribution activities require access to online collaboration tools and WordPress resources.
The Spirit of Open Source
Contributor Day is about more than code.
It is about people coming together to learn, share knowledge, solve problems, and build something larger than themselves.
The WordPress project exists because thousands of contributors around the world volunteer their time, expertise, and passion to improve the software and community.
Whether your contribution takes five minutes or five hours, your participation matters.
Join us on 18 September 2026 at Alice Receptions, Kathmandu, and become part of the story that powers WordPress.
Apply to Be a Table Lead
Ready to lead a table at Contributor Day?
We invite you to apply and join us in making WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 an engaging and impactful experience for contributors of all levels.
Applications for Contributor Day Table Leads are open until 26th July 2026.
Please submit your application before the deadline. We look forward to collaborating with you at WordCamp Kathmandu 2026!