WordCamp Asia 2026 is calling and here are all the reasons for you to be there – from joined love for WordPress and great networking, to food and culture and once in a lifetime experiences.

The event is set to be in Mumbai, India, from 9th to 11th April. Set at the world-class Jio World Convention Centre, this three-day event is about more than just talks. It’s where creativity, collaboration and community join together to shape the future of the web.

What makes it special

As stated on the official website, WordCamp Asia 2026 is organized by the open-source community and will have:

• 50+ inspirational Speakers
• 30+ Sponsors (from global brands to small businesses)
• 3,000+ Attendees from across the globe
• One full day dedicated to contribution and learning (workshops)

Attending WordCamp Asia 2026 means you’ll meet 3,000+ professionals from around Asia and the world. Think developers, designers, business owners and entrepreneurs, marketers and content creators, contributors – people who live, learn and love working with WordPress. It’s a great way and a chance to build relationships that go beyond a screen.

With 50+ speakers sharing their knowledge and experience, you can be sure there will be something for every interest – from technical deep dives to business strategy, marketing, content creation, as well as UX best practices.

This type of events isn’t just education oriented; it also comes with career and collab opportunities. So, whether you are job-seeking, freelance, or building a business, consider WordCamp Asia as a hub of opportunities – a place to meet potential collaborators, clients and mentors in person. And if you’ve heard of WPBakery or even are a user – know some of our team members will be attending and available for chat – feel free to look them up!

Apply for free attendance

Even if you’re a beginner, a student or just have a wish of attending this event that I know will be packed with value, there are two scholarships available: one is Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship, in loving memory of a beloved WP community member who passed away in 2015 and the other is Diversity Fund Scholarship. Both are available thanks to WordPress Foundation and WordCamp Central and will provide financial assistance to attend WordCamp Asia 2026, including:

• Round-trip airfare
• Accommodation for the duration of the event
• WordCamp Asia 2026 pass

The selections will be performed by a WordCamp Asia 2026 Leadership team. All you have to do is apply no later than February 15 and keep fingers crossed you’re among the lucky recipients.

Even if you’re not chosen, know there are ways to attend this conference for free by applying to volunteer as:

• Contributors day facilitator
• photographer

Be mindful of dates to apply and let me know how it goes 🙂

Mumbai as cherry on the top

Beyond sessions, you’ll be in one of India’s most dynamic cities: full of food, art and magnificent energy. Exploring the city between sessions makes this trip that more rewarding. Knowing that, organizers wrote a great piece on things to do in Mumbai as a baseline to start from. Furthermore, there is a whole section dedicated to Indian visa information, so make sure to know all the facts before planning your trip.

Tickets are going out fast, so hopefully, this article convinced you to consider going. If so, book your ticket here and let me know who of the speakers you’re excited to see, since I won’t be attending in person but will cover it remotely 🙂