WordCamp Asia 2026 recap highlights
Some events you attend to be seen. Some you attend to understand what’s really going on. WordCamp Asia 2026 felt like the second kind.
The WordPress ecosystem across India is not just large – it is active and visible in how many local communities, events and contributors exist beyond this one flagship event. People are organizing, contributing and building local networks beyond this one main event which creates continuity but, more importantly, creates opportunities for deeper involvement, which we experienced first-hand during the attendance.
As we mentioned before, five of our team members were attending WordCamp Asia 2026, coming from different roles, different levels of familiarity with the community and different expectations. For some, it was a first – in more ways than one: first WordCamp, first flagship WordCamp at all, first time stepping into the Asian WordPress community in person. That alone made it easier to notice things you’d normally overlook when you’re used to the rhythm of European events.
Main WordCamp Asia 2026 recap takeaways
The first thing that became clear once we started talking with people is for whom this event really was built for. The majority of attendees we interacted with were developers and freelancers, people actively building websites, often for multiple clients (under time and budget pressure), balancing several tools and platforms at once. Many of them work independently or within small teams, sometimes as part of a larger company, still very much involved in execution rather than only decision-making.
WordCamp Asia 2026 in numbers
Contributor Day brought more than 1500 people across 38 different tables with one goal: making sure WordPress is moving forward and getting better at serving its needs to people who use it.
From translations, to test, to trainings and having it all documented, Contributor Day in numbers looked like this:
- more than 7,000 strings suggested by Polyglots,
- 3,200 strings reviewed,
- 76 images uploaded by the Photo team,
- 20 Test tickets worked on,
- 55 contributors joined Training.
We even had two of our members: Raitis Sevelis and Lawrence Ladomery contributing with their knowledge and expertise throughout the day, too! All well documented on our social pages 🙂
In total, WordCamp Asia 2026 had 2,281 attendees actually attend this 3-day event, confirming that the APAC region is getting bigger and more significant each day.
WPBakery is known and loved page builder
Plenty of the people we spoke to had a direct connection to WPBakery, even if they weren’t actively using it today. A significant number of them started their WordPress journey with it, most often through themes where it was bundled by default. That early exposure is still remembered clearly. Interestingly, there is much less confusion now around the product’s earlier identity as Visual Composer – people are aware of the transition and refer to it correctly. That level of recognition alone matters.
And the conversations rarely stopped at “I used it before.” – they quickly moved into questions like:
- How performance compares.
- What direction the product is taking, especially in the context of AI.
- What is 9.0 bringing.
These questions were specific and they come from experience, which tells us that the market has evolved – not just in terms of tools, but in how people build and what they expect from those tools today. What stood out to us personally the most was the overall positive sentiment about WPBakery and level of familiarity that makes people comfortable asking direct questions and sharing feedback openly.
During our time at WordCamp Asia, we also hosted a WPBakery Agency dinner for a selected number of friends, partners and fellow community members in one place. All present for the same reason: to build with WordPress, better.
Another thing we were very pleased by was how easily people approached us, often recognizing the brand visually, sometimes starting a conversation just because they saw a T-shirt. That kind of interaction lowers the barrier between “brand” and “person” and makes it easier to get unfiltered feedback, which we very much appreciated.
And a final takeaway in this sense is just how loved our Wizzy with all of its local friends was popular! Every sticker sheet we had flew like a wind, once people realized what we did with our beloved mascot. If you’re among the people who loved it and took some with you home – do share where Wizzy bunch ended up going and in which company 🙂
What this opened for WPBakery next?
It also led to something more concrete: invitations.
We were invited to attend and speak at local events such as WordCamp Kolkata and WordCamp Bhopal, to which we are more than grateful and open to participate in. Our team members closer to the APAC region were also invited to get more involved in the contributions and speaking arrangements and we are already thinking about topics and ways we can contribute more in that region.
WordPress professionals are expanding their expertise
Another important aspect we’ve seen during WordCamp Asia 2026 is the fact that more and more people are working across platforms. A considerable number of agencies and developers are not exclusively tied to WordPress as Shopify is frequently part of their offering as well, showing that many teams are working across platforms depending on the project rather than a fixed preference.
Within that context, AI is already present – but not as a service layer or a selling point toward clients, but as primarily a development aid. People use it to write code faster, solve problems and streamline parts of their workflow. It’s integrated into how they work, rather than something they actively promote as part of their offering.
For more context and knowledge, we recommend you don’t skip on this talk:
Education in WordPress
What is getting more and more time, not just in the background, but on the stage as well is education. With programs like WordPress Credits, Campus Connect and Learn WordPress, it is clear how much time, energy and knowledge is being invested in bringing WordPress to newer generations of users. Apart from our own involvement in the WP Credits program, we were particularly proud that our Raitis Sevelis moderated a very special panel on this year’s WordCamp Asia, called Educational Initiatives in the WordPress Ecosystem, which is already available on YouTube:
TL;DR
Basically, the panel focused on how WordPress connects with students and educators. Discussions revolved around connecting students to the WordPress community and transforming academic coursework into real-world contributions, while providing students with real, usable skills that are more than needed in today’s job market.
WordCamp Asia 2026 FAQ
How can I stay updated on WordCamp Asia 2026
The best way to keep track is the official event site and its channels, as well as recap articles like ours. So, the best way to keep track is through the official event site and its channels – including the website, newsletter and social platforms like LinkedIn, X, Instagram and YouTube.
What is the dress code for WordCamp Asia
There is no formal dress code. Still, the official recommendation is: casual, comfortable with a light layer – just in case. Mostly what people usually wear at WordCamps are smart casual fits, jeans or light trousers and skirts, sneakers or comfortable shoes. These types of events are the ones where you walk all day and talk with people, so make sure you dress what is comfortable for you to do so with ease.
Is WordCamp Asia suitable for beginners
Yes. The way the event is structured supports that. Contributor Day requires no prior experience and includes guidance, sessions cover multiple levels and the community actively encourages first-time attendees. What matters the most is not that you need experience (you don’t), it’s your willingness to participate and learn. That alone is more than enough.
Wrapping up
Looking at everything together, WordCamp Asia 2026 didn’t point to one single insight, but to a clearer direction of where things stand and are heading next. As for WordCamp Asia 2027 – it will be held in Penang, Malaysia, from April 9–11, 2027. The flagship event will take place at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC).
WPBakery is recognized and remembered, often as an entry point into WordPress. It is associated with real work and real projects and, at the same time, the market has moved, expectations have changed and people are actively trying to understand where it fits today.
As for what is coming next for us and WordPress as a whole, one final recommendation is to watch the closing note by Matt Mullenweg, Mary Hubbard, Chenda Ngak, Peter Wilson and Sergey Biryukov explaining it in more detail:
Whether you attended this year’s WordCamp Asia in person or via YouTube, we invite you to share your thoughts and takeaways with us in our Official Community.
