{"id":4186,"date":"2026-11-06T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bengaluru.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=4186"},"modified":"2026-11-06T01:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T19:34:20","slug":"bengaluru-for-wordcampers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bengaluru.wordcamp.org\/2026\/bengaluru-for-wordcampers\/","title":{"rendered":"Bengaluru for WordCampers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bengaluru for WordCampers.<\/strong> A short guide to the city for WordCamp Bengaluru 2026, on 21 and 22 November: the two days, the weather, the food you shouldn’t miss, how to get there and where to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One ticket covers both days: \u20b9800, lunch included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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City guide<\/span>21 & 22 November 2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bengaluru for WordCampers<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Words by Dulcea Suresha<\/a> \u00b7 a five-minute read<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namma Bengaluru is getting ready for WordCamp Bengaluru 2026 on 21 and 22 November, and we can’t wait to see you here. Here is a short guide to the city, so you can enjoy the event without worrying about the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your ticket<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How the weekend works<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\/\/ dates<\/small>21 & 22 Nov<\/b>Sat Contributor Day \u00b7 Sun conference<\/span><\/a>\/\/ ticket<\/small>\u20b9800<\/b>Both days, lunch included<\/span><\/a>\/\/ november<\/small>17\u00b0 to 27\u00b0<\/b><\/i>Early morning to afternoon<\/span><\/a>\/\/ must_eat<\/small>Dosa, idli, filter coffee<\/b>Try all three at least once<\/span><\/a>\/\/ get_there<\/small>Purple Line<\/b>MG Road or Cubbon Park, then walk<\/span><\/a>\/\/ namma_wordpress<\/small>95%<\/b>of WordPress in Kannada<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Get your ticket<\/span>\u20b9800 \u00b7 both days<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why come to a WordCamp<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

WordCamp is for networking, for sessions and for learning. You will hear good talks, ask questions in the hallway and meet people who care about the same things you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is run by volunteers and organised by the community, and it is for anyone who uses or builds with WordPress, beginner or expert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\/\/ first_wordcamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is your first one, Your first WordCamp<\/em> walks you through the day, hour by hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\/\/ go_deeper<\/span>Your first WordCamp\u2192<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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02<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good city at a good time<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\/\/ november_in_bengaluru<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November is one of the best months to visit. The days are pleasant, so walking around is easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17\u00b0<\/b>Early morning<\/small><\/span><\/i>27\u00b0<\/b>Afternoon<\/small><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring a light layer for the morning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\/\/ who_lives_here<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The people make it even better. All of these folks call the city home, and plenty of them will be at the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founders<\/span>Developers<\/span>Designers<\/span>Bloggers<\/span>Marketers<\/span>Agency owners<\/span>Students<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\/\/ in_kannada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95%<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WordPress speaks the city’s language too. It is now 95% translated into Kannada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\/\/ go_deeper<\/span>Namma WordPress\u2192<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The two days<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

08:00<\/i>10:00<\/i>12:00<\/i>14:00<\/i>16:00<\/i>18:00<\/i><\/span>Sat 21<\/small>Contributor Day<\/b>Lunch<\/b><\/span><\/span>Sun 22<\/small>Conference: two tracks of talks<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sat 21 Nov<\/b>09:00 to lunch at 13:00<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributor Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Domlur<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your ticket makes you eligible, and it costs nothing more. Seats are limited, though, and go by a separate sign-up, first come, first served. The sign-up isn’t open yet. When it opens, everyone with a ticket gets an email to sign up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sun 22 Nov<\/b>08:00 to 17:30<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conference day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St Joseph’s Boys’ High School (SJBHS), 27 Museum Road<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two tracks of talks, from registration and breakfast at 08:00 until the day wraps by 17:30. It is a 10 to 15 minute walk from MG Road metro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\/\/ go_deeper<\/span>How the weekend works\u2192<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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04<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your ticket<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

A full day of talks, the people in the room, lunch on both days and Contributor Day eligibility, for less than Sunday lunch in Indiranagar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Admission is on its final batch. Buying one for the first time? The ticket guide shows every screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your ticket now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\/\/ go_deeper<\/span>The ticket guide\u2192<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

WordCamp Bengaluru 2026<\/b>21 & 22 Nov \u00b7 Bill no. 2026<\/small><\/span>Every session on Sunday<\/b>two tracks<\/small>\u2713<\/i><\/span>Two panels and a hands-on MCP workshop<\/b>Sunday<\/small>\u2713<\/i><\/span>The Career Corner<\/b>Sunday \u00b7 job board + counselling<\/small>\u2713<\/i><\/span>Lunch on both days<\/b>filter coffee too<\/small>\u2713<\/i><\/span>Badge and swag<\/b>yours to keep<\/small>\u2713<\/i><\/span>A listing on the attendees page<\/b>unless you opt out<\/small>\u2713<\/i><\/span>Contributor Day eligibility<\/b>by sign-up<\/small>\u2713<\/i><\/span>Total<\/b>\u20b9800<\/strong><\/span>General Admission \u00b7 one ticket, both days<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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05<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food you can’t miss<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can’t come to Bengaluru and miss masala dosa, idli sambar and filter coffee. Try all three at least once.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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01<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Masala dosa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hot and crisp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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02<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idli sambar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Soft, with plenty of sambar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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03<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filter coffee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Strong and sweet, in a small steel tumbler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

At the venue<\/b>Lunch is served on both days, with filter coffee and snacks through the day. It is also a good time to sit with someone new.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to get there<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

For Sunday<\/b>SJBHS, Museum Road<\/small><\/span>Purple Line<\/span>MG Road or Cubbon Park<\/span>Walk 10 to 15 min<\/span><\/span><\/span>For Saturday<\/b>BIC, Domlur<\/small><\/span>Metro<\/span>Indiranagar<\/span>Auto, last 2 km<\/span><\/span><\/span>From the airport<\/b>Kempegowda International (BLR)<\/small><\/span>Vayu Vajra KIA-5<\/span>Cubbon Park Metro<\/span>Walk to the venue<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airport bus takes about 90 minutes and costs around \u20b9280.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\/\/ go_deeper<\/span>Getting to Bengaluru, with times and fares from every arrival point\u2192<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to stay<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For Conference Day<\/b>Sun 22<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MG Road, Church Street, Brigade Road<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will be close to the venue, with food and coffee on every corner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For Contributor Day<\/b>Sat 21<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiranagar or Domlur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The better choice for Saturday, and it saves you travel time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Both days?<\/b>Indiranagar has its own metro station, so it works well for both.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\/\/ go_deeper<\/span>Where to stay, by price, with the distance from the venue\u2192<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you have extra time<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Morning<\/small>Cubbon Park<\/b>Take a morning walk. It is a short walk from the venue.<\/span>\u2197<\/i><\/a>Any time<\/small>Blossom Book House<\/b>On Church Street. Book lovers, plan some extra time here.<\/span>\u2197<\/i><\/a>After Contributor Day<\/small>BIC’s own calendar<\/b>BIC is a cultural centre, so check its calendar for a talk or a performance that evening.<\/span>\u2197<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick tips<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\/\/ in_your_bag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i>A water bottle<\/b><\/span><\/i>A notebook<\/b>for ideas and new contacts<\/small><\/span><\/i>A power bank<\/b>phones drain fast on event days<\/small><\/span><\/i>Your ticket confirmation<\/b>printed or on your phone<\/small><\/span><\/i>A photo ID<\/b>that matches the name on your badge<\/small><\/span><\/i>Comfortable shoes<\/b>you will be on your feet most of the day<\/small><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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01<\/b>Use the breaks and lunch to meet people. Some of the best conversations happen over coffee.<\/span><\/span>02<\/b>Check the schedule<\/a> before you come, so you don’t miss the talks you want. Our WordPress and AI<\/a> guide sorts Sunday’s sessions by the question they answer.<\/span><\/span>03<\/b>Say hello. Almost everyone is happy to meet someone new.<\/span><\/span>04<\/b>Follow up after the event. A short message to the people you met keeps the connection going.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\/\/ see_you_soon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll keep the coffee<\/em> ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come with curiosity, bring a friend if you can, and enjoy the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team WordCamp Bengaluru<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u20b9800<\/strong>One ticket, both days<\/span>Lunch included. General Admission is on its final batch.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your ticket<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\/\/ photos: WordPress Photo Directory, CC0. Vidhana Soudha by Yogesh Londhe, masala dosa and idli by Dulcea Suresha, filter coffee by Vishnu Chandra.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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