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‘Call for Speakers’ is closed now. Thank you very much for the tremendous response. We will announce the speakers soon.

We are happy to announce that the call for speakers at WordCamp Bengaluru 2023 is open!

Do you possess a unique experience or have an idea that you are keen to share with the world? Does your idea benefit people who use WordPress in their day-to-day lives or are building web experiences with WordPress! 

Then, we would like  you to speak at WordCamp Bengaluru on July 29, 2023!

Who can speak at WordCamp Bengaluru, 2023?

Anyone and everyone from anywhere, irrespective of their age, gender, sexual orientation, location, social class, religious beliefs, or any other criteria, are welcome to speak at WordCamp Bengaluru 2023! 

We would love to have more local speakers and a good mix representing all demographics.

Please note: You need not be an expert to speak at WordCamp Bengaluru! 

If you are unsure of whether your topic will be selected, we recommend that you go ahead and apply! 🙂 

What are the type of talks that at the event?
  • Regular talks: 30 minutes (with additional 10 min Q&A)
  • Lightning  talks: 10-15 minutes (no Q&A)
  • Micro talks/Flash talks: 5 minutes (no Q&A)
  • Panel discussions

Keep in mind that you can pitch multiple talks and offer to do a talk in different formats.

What language should my talk be in?

Most of our talks will be in English. With that said, we welcome sessions in Kannada too!

What topics can I speak about?

Your session should be helpful for people that use and work with WordPress. We are looking for sessions that are helpful or educational and tell a story. Bonus points if you can embrace the virtual format in your talk. Examples of this would include live coding, interactive chats, and discussions.

If you are looking for inspiration, here are some topics that you can speak on:

  • Design
  • Tools and Workflow
  • No code Development
  • Tech diversity
  • Content marketing
  • Project management
  • Freelancing tips: finances, taxes, and other tips
  • WordPress Accessibility
  • Creative use-cases of WordPress
  • WordPress / Block Development
  • JavaScript for WordPress
  • Full Site Editing
  • E-commerce
  • Ed-tech
  • Future of WordPress as a CMS
  • Headless WordPress
  • Mental Health / Wellness
  • Remote work / Productivity
  • Podcasting
  • Publishing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Security
  • AI (GPT & Diffusion Models)
What are the deadlines?
  • June 3, 2023: Call for Speakers opens
  • June 25, 2023: Call for Speakers closes
  • June 26, 2023: Speaker selection process starts
  • July 2, 2023: Speaker selection concludes
  • July 5, 2023: Speakers announced

Feel inspired already? Why wait? Fill in your speaker application right away!

If you’d like to propose multiple topics, please submit the form multiple times, once for each topic.

‘Call for Speakers’ is closed now. Thank you very much for the tremendous response. We will announce the speakers soon.

WordCamp Bengaluru 2023 is over. Check out the next edition!