Contributor Day | WordCamp Dhaka 2025

Date & Venue

19 October 2025
Venue: To Be Announced

(Contributor Day is free to join and optional, but we encourage you to attend. It requires separate registration. You must have a valid WordCamp Dhaka ticket, and you need to bring your Conference Day badge.)

What Is Contributor Day?

Contributor Day is a dedicated time for attendees to give back to the WordPress project. It’s a collaborative, hands-on day where people of all skill levels (technical or non-technical) can make meaningful contributions to different WordPress teams. Whether it’s writing code, translating strings, improving documentation, testing, or community outreach, there’s something for everyone.

Why You Should Join

Connect with Experts & Peers
Meet core contributors, table leads, and fellow WordPress enthusiasts from Bangladesh and beyond.
Learn by Doing
You’ll get real mentorship and guidance. Mistakes are welcomed as part of the learning process.
See Tangible Impact
Many contributions made during Contributor Day may be accepted and merged quickly into WordPress or related projects.
Open to All Levels
Even if you’ve never contributed before, there will be orientation sessions to help you get started.
Strengthen Your Portfolio / Profile
Your contributions (code, translations, docs, reviews) show up in your WordPress profile.
Support the WordPress Ecosystem
Companies and individuals can use Contributor Day to fulfill the “Five for the Future” initiative by dedicating time to open source.

How It Works

Table Leads
Each “Make WordPress” team will have one or more table leads who facilitate discussion and contributions in their area.
Multiple Teams
You can join one or several teams, depending on your interest (e.g. Core, Themes, Polyglots, Documentation, Testing, Plugins, Design, Support, Community, Meta).
Orientation / Welcome Session
A special session will be held for first-time contributors to get familiar with processes, tooling, and contribution guidelines.
Human Library / Mentorship
One-on-one mini sessions with experienced contributors (“books”) to help you ask questions, get career advice, or navigate contribution challenges.
Open Format
You decide how long to stay at a table or shift between tables. There’s flexibility based on your interest and comfort.

Contributor Day Schedule

Time	Activity
Morning	Registration & opening welcome
10:00	Intro to Contributor Day (for new contributors)
10:30	Start table sessions / contributions begin
Midday	Lunch & networking break
Afternoon	Continue contributions, table switching
Late Afternoon	Wrap-up / share out / next steps

(Exact schedule TBD)

Teams (Possible Contribution Areas)

Below are some of the core teams you might see at Contributor Day:

We aim to include as many teams as possible, you can indicate your preferred areas in registration.

Registration & Participation

Ticket Required
You must hold a WordCamp Dhaka 2025 ticket (any type) to attend Contributor Day.
Choose Your Table During Ticket Purchase
When you purchase your WordCamp Dhaka ticket, you’ll be able to select your preferred team/table for Contributor Day. This helps organizers plan ahead and ensure enough table leads and resources for each group.
No Additional Fee
Contributor Day participation is included with your WordCamp ticket.
Need to Change Your Choice?
If you wish to switch teams after ticket purchase, simply contact the organizers, and they’ll update it for you.

Before You Arrive – What to Prepare

Sign into your WordPress.org account (or create one)
If you plan to contribute to code or docs, bring a laptop
Familiarize yourself with contribution guidelines (e.g. Make WordPress handbook)
Think about which teams interest you
Bring any credentials for translation platforms (like GlotPress)
Be ready to ask, learn, collaborate, and enjoy

Code of Conduct & Inclusivity

WordCamp Dhaka’s Contributor Day abides by the official WordPress Community Code of Conduct:

Be respectful, inclusive, and professional
Zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination
Assist participants with disabilities or language barriers
If you see any issue, notify an organizer promptly
Contributions should follow community norms and licensing guidelines

Benefits & What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience contributing to open source
Mentorship & networking opportunities
Recognition of contributions on your WordPress profile
A stronger connection with the local and global WordPress community
A sense of giving back to a platform that powers a large part of the web
Skills you can apply in your own projects, career, or community initiatives

Table Leads & Mentors

We’re excited to share that our Contributor Day table leads have already been confirmed!
Each table lead will guide their respective teams, provide mentorship, and ensure contributors feel welcome and supported.

👉 Meet the Table Leads here

Post-Contributor Day

We will ask participants to share what they worked on, lessons learned, and next steps
Some contributions may be merged or advanced after the event
Recap blog posts, social media highlights, and stats (e.g. number of contributions, team breakdown)