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Kraków welcomes the WordPress community! Join thousands at WordCamp Europe 2026 in June, explore Rynek Główny, Kazimierz, Podgórze; meet creators and developers, build career connections, and share ideas over cafés and terraces.

Guide: wp.me/pgyJ7n-Nb

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February 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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WCEU 2026 takes place at ICE Kraków, a purpose-built congress centre designed for big community moments and smooth wayfinding. Registration starts in the ground-floor atrium, then our volunteers will help you find your way to the rest of the experience.

More info: wp.me/pgyJ7n-Mb

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February 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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The WordPress Speed Build Challenge returns to WordCamp Asia 2026 with an open call for participants. Build a website in 30 minutes using the Full Site Editor, explain your process live, and connect with fellow builders.

Apply by Feb 28, 2026: wp.me/pgnY82-1VQ

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WordPress Speed Build Challenge Returns: Call for Participants
The WordPress Speed Build Challenge returns with a twist to WordCamp Asia 2026, and this time, you could be on stage!  If you haven’t seen it before, the WordPress Speed Build Challenge is a l…
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Coming to Mumbai for WordCamp Asia 2026? Extend your stay with nearby trips: beaches, hill stations, lakes, and heritage towns. Meet people from around the world, exchange ideas, learn, and celebrate open source. See you in Mumbai.

Add one extra day: wp.me/pgnY82-1NZ

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Nearby Trips from Mumbai: Extend Your WordCamp Asia Stay
When you come to Mumbai for WordCamp Asia 2026, you’ll meet people from around the world, exchange ideas, learn, and celebrate open source.  If you have extra time before or after the conferen…
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February 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Introducing the AI Leaders micro-credential: a new path for students to gain practical AI skills, contribute to real WordPress projects, and access paid learning and career opportunities.

Learn more and apply for this pilot program: wordpress.org/news/2026/02/ai...

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Piloting the AI Leaders Micro-Credential
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Heading to Kraków for WordCamp Europe 2026? Congratulations — the community is ready to welcome you. Check if you need a Schengen visa, what documents and invitation letter organisers can provide, and the 90/180 rule.

Start early and bring your passport: wp.me/sgyJ7n-visa

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WordCamp Europe - WCEU 2026 Host City - Krakow
February 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Namaste — Mumbai welcomes WordCamp Asia 2026! The attendees, speakers, organisers, sponsors, and volunteers. Explore local culture, chai circles, Dadar flower market, and Atithi Devo Bhava hospitality while connecting with diverse WordPress creators.

See you in Mumbai! wp.me/pgnY82-1S4

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Namaste India! Guide to Indian Culture
When you step off the plane in Mumbai for WordCamp Asia 2026, the first things to hit you will likely be the heat and the constant hum of the city. It can be overwhelming at first. But once you set…
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February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Today, we are sharing a new partnership between the University of Illinois Chicago and the WordPress Foundation to support workforce-focused AI literacy through open source learning.

Learn more: today.uic.edu/uic-and-wordpre...

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WordPress Foundation and UIC launch workforce-focused AI literacy course
February 4, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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We’re currently in the sponsor interest period for the Campus Connect Scholarship pilot, with priority given to sponsors who raise their hands. This pilot aims to support up to three Campus Connect students attending WC Asia 2026.

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Call for Scholarship Sponsors: Support Student Participation through WordPress Campus Connect
WordCamp Asia 2026 is getting ready to welcome contributors, creators, and community organizers from across the region. This year, we’re excited to highlight a growing focus on education and studen…
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February 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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WordPress 6.9.1 is now available. This maintenance release includes fixes for mail and classic themes, plus 49 bug fixes across Core and the Block Editor.

Update now: wordpress.org/news/2026/02/wo...

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Ready to Download - WordPress 6.9.1 Maintenance Release
February 3, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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From art to web design, Emily’s journey shows how creativity and community shape a career. WordPress turned her passion into a flexible, inclusive path where continuous learning is key.

Read her story: heropress.com/essays/how-art-...

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How Art School Led Me To Web Design
Emily Rapport from Jamestown, NY writes about how her desire to share her art led her into a career as a WordPress developer.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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A new AI agent skill has been introduced that streamlines testing and iteration in WordPress and works with Playground. This innovative tool reduces setup time from minutes to seconds, enhancing collaboration and creativity.

Test it out today: wordpress.org/news/2026/01/ne...

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New AI Agent Skill for WordPress
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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From Irani cafés to street stalls, Mumbai is a city where you eat together. Food is the anchor that pulls people in. Congrats to the WordCamp Asia team and Mumbai hosts for celebrating community and connection. WordCamps and WordPress Events spark ideas and opportunities. wp.me/pgnY82-1Qk

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Mumbai on a Plate
Mumbai is not a city you merely live in. It is a city you eat with. From Irani cafés in South Mumbai to seafood lanes in Mahim Koliwada, from Matunga’s breakfasts to Bandra’s experiments, this is a…
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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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India’s PM official site shares updates and policies in a clear, accessible format. Built on WordPress, it handles huge content securely and scales for high-traffic government sites: wordpress.org/showcase/prime-...

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Prime Minister of India – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org
Discover the official website of the Prime Minister of India, a vital platform that shares updates, policies, and initiatives of the government…
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January 28, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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WordCamp Asia 2026 is heading to the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. JWCC's scale, AV infrastructure, and open lounges will support multi-track sessions, workshops, and Contributor Day for networking, collaboration, and career growth. wp.me/pgnY82-1NC

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About the Venue
Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) was chosen as the venue for WordCamp Asia 2026 because it offers the scale and infrastructure needed to deliver a truly international WordPress experience. With t…
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Congratulations to everyone joining WordCamp Asia 2026. Mumbai invites you to explore between sessions at the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, or the Elephanta Caves.

Connect with peers, learn, and shape the open web. wp.me/pgnY82-1Nr

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Things to do in Mumbai
Mumbai doesn’t “welcome” you. It sweeps you into its chaos, offers you cutting chai in a paper cup, and somehow makes the madness feel like home. This is not a city you visit quietly. It’s a city y…
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January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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WordCamps aren’t just events, they’re the moments in between.

Tell us your favorite WordCamp memory, and tag someone you’d love to see in Mumbai.

🎟️ Event passes here: asia.wordcamp.org/2026/event-...

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January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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What’s your favorite WordCamp moment: the talk that changed your approach, the hallway chat, the first new friend?

Reply and tell us. Then come make your next one at WordCamp Asia 2026. 🎟️
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January 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Join thousands from the global WordPress community for three days of learning, collaboration, and celebration.

Get your Event Pass: asia.wordcamp.org/2026/event-...

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Get Your Event Pass for WordCamp Asia 2026
Event passes are now available for WordCamp Asia 2026, happening in Mumbai, India, from 9–11 April 2026. Join thousands from the global WordPress community for three days of learning, collaboration…
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January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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A WordCamp trip hits different when you get learning, community, and a new city in the same week. Mumbai is ready. 🌏

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WordCamp Asia 2026
April 9 – 11, 2026 | Jio World Convention Centre Mumbai, India
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January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Sponsorship for WordCamp Asia 2026 is open. Choose a tier that fits your goals, from flagship visibility to grassroots support, and join a celebration of open source in Mumbai.

✅ View packages and apply now (until slots are filled): asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-f...

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Call for Sponsors
Call for Sponsors Deadline to Apply: Until slots are filled Power the Future of Open Source at WordCamp Asia 2026 WordCamp Asia 2026 is coming to Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), Mumbai, India, …
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January 26, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Tata Motors uses WordPress to power a dynamic digital presence, showcasing the latest models, company news, and mobility solutions with custom plugins and a scalable design that adapts as needs evolve and connects worldwide.

Learn more: wordpress.org/showcase/tata-m...

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Tata Motors is a leading player in the automotive industry, known for its innovative approach and a wide range of vehicles, from…
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January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Two truths and a lie (WordCamp Asia edition):
• I came for the sessions
• I stayed for the community
• I only made one new friend

Which one is the lie? 👀
Tickets: asia.wordcamp.org/2026/event-...

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Get Your Event Pass for WordCamp Asia 2026
Event passes are now available for WordCamp Asia 2026, happening in Mumbai, India, from 9–11 April 2026. Join thousands from the global WordPress community for three days of learning, collaboration…
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January 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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If you enjoy mentoring and making “Wait… I get it!” moments happen, this is your sign. ✨

Apply to facilitate a Contributor Day workshop at WordCamp Asia.
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Call for Contributor Day Workshop Facilitators
Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia has always been about learning, collaboration, and giving back to WordPress.  Alongside the traditional Contributor Day format, this year we are introducing a …
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January 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Discover how to bridge visual design and version control in WordPress theme development. With WP Playground, the Create Block Theme plugin, and GitHub, designers can sync their edits directly to the theme files without coding.

Read more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...

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Streamlining block theme development with WordPress Playground and GitHub
Use Playground and the Create Block Theme plugin to move your Site Editor changes from database to filesystem, enabling proper GitHub workflows for block theme development.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM