{"id":4332,"date":"2025-10-11T02:01:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T20:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?p=4332"},"modified":"2025-10-12T14:35:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T08:35:11","slug":"wordcamp-dhaka-panel-talk-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wordcamp-dhaka-panel-talk-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Panel Talk 1: DEIB &amp; Community Contribution within WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/\"><strong>WordCamp Dhaka 2025<\/strong><\/a>, we\u2019re excited to bring you a <strong>DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging)<\/strong> panel that goes beyond code and technicalities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session will focus on how we can create a more inclusive WordPress ecosystem, where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will dig into the ways we can foster a stronger, more diverse community that not only thrives but also drives innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With diversity being a driving force in shaping the future of WordPress, this panel will bring together industry leaders who are passionate about making the ecosystem more inclusive for all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s about giving more underrepresented voices a seat at the table or learning from global DEIB initiatives, this session promises to inspire and empower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who&#8217;d be joining on the panel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>5 WordPress contributors, each from distinctive background would join the panel to share their story to the audience about DEIB and Community Contribution within WordPress<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/a-k-m-muhibul-haque-muhibullah\/\">A K M Muhibul Haque Muhibullah<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/akramul-hasan\/\">Akramul Hasan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/mushrit-shabnam\/\">Mushrit Shabnam<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/esrat-sultana-popy\/\">Esrat Sultana Popy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/sheuly-akter\/\">Sheuly Akter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/Panel-Talk-1-Social.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/Panel-Talk-1-Social.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/Panel-Talk-1-Social.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/Panel-Talk-1-Social.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/Panel-Talk-1-Social.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/Panel-Talk-1-Social.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/session\/deib-community-contribution\/\">Learn more about the session \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Talking Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How Inclusion Drives Innovation: <\/strong>A diverse team leads to more creative solutions. In this segment, we\u2019ll dive into how inclusion is essential for driving innovation in open-source projects and pushing WordPress to new heights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encouraging More Representation in Leadership and Contribution: <\/strong>Increasing representation isn\u2019t just good for the community; it\u2019s essential. This discussion will focus on how to bring <strong>more women, people of color, and underrepresented groups<\/strong> into leadership positions within the WordPress ecosystem and increase their contributions to the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building Local Communities that Welcome Collaboration: <\/strong>WordPress communities should be spaces where collaboration thrives.<br>We\u2019ll explore ways to build local communities that focus on <strong>collective growth<\/strong> rather than competition. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels welcome to contribute, learn, and share ideas freely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning from Global DEIB Initiatives: <\/strong>The global WordPress community has been actively working on DEIB, and it\u2019s important we learn from them.This will focus on how we can adopt <strong>best practices<\/strong> from international DEIB initiatives to make the WordPress community even more inclusive and diverse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are not just buzzwords; they are essential to the health and growth of the WordPress community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind every line of code and plugin, there are people, stories, and experiences that need to be valued.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When every voice is heard, every background respected, and every person feels like they belong, WordPress can continue to evolve and grow into a truly global, diverse platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Part of the Change at WordCamp Dhaka 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to have such inspiring speakers lined up for this panel. 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