{"id":893,"date":"2025-04-16T09:11:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T03:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?page_id=893"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:04:30","slug":"call-for-speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/call-for-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Speakers (Closed)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>Update:<\/strong> The Call for Speakers for WordCamp Pokhara 2025 is now officially <strong>closed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted their talk proposals\u2014we\u2019re incredibly excited by the diversity, creativity, and expertise shared with us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speak. Inspire. Build.<\/strong><br>WordCamp Pokhara 2025 is now accepting speaker proposals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From first-timers to veterans\u2014your voice matters.<\/strong><br>If you\u2019ve got an idea, a story, a lesson, or a vision worth sharing with 500+ WordPress enthusiasts from Nepal and around the world\u2014step forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> June 13\u201314, 2025<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/venue\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11\">Pokhara Event Center, Bulaudi, Pokhara<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session Formats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can propose one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd52 Long Talk<\/strong><br>30 minutes + 10 minutes Q&amp;A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u26a1 Lightning Talk<\/strong><br>10-minute concise talk, no Q&amp;A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc65 Panel Discussion<\/strong><br>45 minutes with multiple speakers + 10 minutes audience interaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have a workshop idea? Reach out to us directly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggested Categories &amp; Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re open to a wide range of talk ideas \u2014 technical, strategic, creative, or cultural \u2014 as long as they\u2019re <strong>WordPress-related<\/strong> and valuable to our audience. A few prompts to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Development &amp; Engineering<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modern WordPress Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headless WordPress &amp; API Magic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full Site Editing (FSE) &amp; Blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gutenberg Internals &amp; Roadmap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Core Web Vitals, Performance &amp; Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DevOps &amp; Automation in WP Projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress at Scale (Enterprise Use)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design &amp; User Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessibility in WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UX Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Figma to WordPress: Efficient Workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typography &amp; Visual Hierarchies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branding on the Web<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UI for Conversion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Business &amp; Marketing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making Money with WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client Work &amp; Freelancing Models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress for Agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern SEO &amp; Content Strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth Hacking &amp; Lead Funnels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case Studies &amp; Success Stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Hobbyist to Business Owner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community &amp; Contribution<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to Contribute to WordPress (Code or Otherwise)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Inclusive Communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress Meetups &amp; Local Impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowering New Voices in Tech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental Health in Remote Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Future of the Web<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI Tools in the WordPress Ecosystem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web3, Blockchain &amp; WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metaverse &amp; Virtual Presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud-native WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Privacy, Ethics &amp; the Open Web<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal &amp; Inspirational<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress Changed My Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My Journey from Zero to WordPress Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowering Underrepresented Voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching WordPress in Unlikely Places<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Apply?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone. Really.<br>Whether you\u2019ve spoken at 20 events or never held a mic \u2014 if your idea is good, you\u2019re welcome. We\u2019ll even help you prep. You don\u2019t need to be a WordPress expert; you just need a unique take and a willingness to share it with the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your topic will be reviewed by our selection team for relevance, clarity, and alignment with our <a href=\"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/code-of-conduct\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\">Code of Conduct<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Speak at WordCamp Pokhara?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve built something big, learned something the hard way, or simply have ideas that deserve a room full of curious minds \u2014 this is your moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordCamp Pokhara isn\u2019t just another tech event. It\u2019s a space where stories meet code, strategy meets community, and ideas spark growth. As a speaker, you\u2019ll connect with developers, designers, bloggers, entrepreneurs, marketers, and students from across the region and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be a \u201cpro speaker\u201d \u2014 you just need something meaningful to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th> Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>April 16, 2025<\/td><td>Call for Speakers Opens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 20, 2025<\/td><td>Deadline to Submit (extended)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rolling Basis<\/td><td>Speaker Announcements Begin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June 13\u201314, 2025<\/td><td>WordCamp Pokhara 2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfe Speaker Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong>: English is preferred for inclusivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Submissions<\/strong>: Up to two topics per person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need a Visa?<\/strong> We\u2019ll help with documentation if you&#8217;re traveling internationally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New to Speaking?<\/strong> No problem. We offer mentorship, guidance, and resources to help you shine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for a Strong Proposal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be Specific<\/strong> \u2013 What\u2019s the takeaway? Who is it for?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show Expertise<\/strong> \u2013 You don\u2019t need to be famous, but you should know your stuff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share Your Outline<\/strong> \u2013 We want to see how you\u2019ll make your time matter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep it Real<\/strong> \u2013 Passion beats polish. Be yourself, but be prepared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Inspire?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re looking for people who want to give, not pitch. 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