Call for Speakers

Speak. Inspire. Build.
WordCamp Pokhara 2025 is now accepting speaker proposals!

Whether you’re crafting the future of the web with code, guiding clients to success with content, or navigating the creative chaos of entrepreneurship, this is your platform.

From first-timers to veterans—your voice matters.
If you’ve got an idea, a story, a lesson, or a vision worth sharing with 500+ WordPress enthusiasts from Nepal and around the world—step forward.


Date: June 13–14, 2025
Venue: Pokhara Event Center, Bulaudi, Pokhara


Session Formats

You can propose one of the following:

🕒 Long Talk
30 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A

⚡ Lightning Talk
10-minute concise talk, no Q&A

👥 Panel Discussion
45 minutes with multiple speakers + 10 minutes audience interaction

Have a workshop idea? Reach out to us directly.


Suggested Categories & Topics

We’re open to a wide range of talk ideas — technical, strategic, creative, or cultural — as long as they’re WordPress-related and valuable to our audience. A few prompts to get you started:

🔧 Development & Engineering

  • Modern WordPress Development
  • Headless WordPress & API Magic
  • Full Site Editing (FSE) & Blocks
  • Gutenberg Internals & Roadmap
  • Core Web Vitals, Performance & Security
  • DevOps & Automation in WP Projects
  • WordPress at Scale (Enterprise Use)

🎨 Design & User Experience

  • Accessibility in WordPress
  • UX Psychology
  • Figma to WordPress: Efficient Workflows
  • Typography & Visual Hierarchies
  • Branding on the Web
  • UI for Conversion

📈 Business & Marketing

  • Making Money with WordPress
  • Client Work & Freelancing Models
  • WordPress for Agencies
  • Modern SEO & Content Strategies
  • Growth Hacking & Lead Funnels
  • Case Studies & Success Stories
  • From Hobbyist to Business Owner

🤝 Community & Contribution

  • How to Contribute to WordPress (Code or Otherwise)
  • Building Inclusive Communities
  • WordPress Meetups & Local Impact
  • Empowering New Voices in Tech
  • Mental Health in Remote Work

🌐 Future of the Web

  • AI Tools in the WordPress Ecosystem
  • Web3, Blockchain & WordPress
  • Metaverse & Virtual Presence
  • Cloud-native WordPress
  • Data Privacy, Ethics & the Open Web

🧭 Personal & Inspirational

  • WordPress Changed My Life
  • My Journey from Zero to WordPress Pro
  • Empowering Underrepresented Voices
  • Teaching WordPress in Unlikely Places

Who Can Apply?

Anyone. Really.
Whether you’ve spoken at 20 events or never held a mic — if your idea is good, you’re welcome. We’ll even help you prep. You don’t need to be a WordPress expert; you just need a unique take and a willingness to share it with the community.

Your topic will be reviewed by our selection team for relevance, clarity, and alignment with our Code of Conduct.

Why Speak at WordCamp Pokhara?

Whether you’ve built something big, learned something the hard way, or simply have ideas that deserve a room full of curious minds — this is your moment.

WordCamp Pokhara isn’t just another tech event. It’s a space where stories meet code, strategy meets community, and ideas spark growth. As a speaker, you’ll connect with developers, designers, bloggers, entrepreneurs, marketers, and students from across the region and beyond.

You don’t have to be a “pro speaker” — you just need something meaningful to say.


Timeline

Date Event
April 16, 2025Call for Speakers Opens
May 10, 2025Deadline to Submit
Rolling BasisSpeaker Announcements Begin
June 13–14, 2025WordCamp Pokhara 2025

🧾 Speaker Details

  • Language: English is preferred for inclusivity.
  • Number of Submissions: Up to two topics per person.
  • Need a Visa? We’ll help with documentation if you’re traveling internationally.
  • New to Speaking? No problem. We offer mentorship, guidance, and resources to help you shine.

Tips for a Strong Proposal

  • Be Specific – What’s the takeaway? Who is it for?
  • Show Expertise – You don’t need to be famous, but you should know your stuff.
  • Share Your Outline – We want to see how you’ll make your time matter.
  • Keep it Real – Passion beats polish. Be yourself, but be prepared.

Ready to Inspire?

We’re looking for people who want to give, not pitch. If that’s you — let’s go.

Let’s shape WordCamp Pokhara 2025 together — one idea, one speaker, one story at a time.