WordCamp Islamabad 2025 – A Celebration of Learning, Contribution, and Community
WordCamp Islamabad 2025 was a true celebration of collaboration, learning, and open-source spirit. Over two exciting days, students, professionals, and community members came together to share knowledge, contribute to WordPress, and connect with others who believe in the power of open source.
👥 Meet the Organizing Team
A huge appreciation goes out to our dedicated organizers who made this event a reality. Their hard work and teamwork brought the entire community together.
Tahir Shahzad – Lead Organizer
Shakir Ali – Co-Lead Organizer
Muhammad Kashif – Co-Lead Organizer
Moheeb Arif – Social Media Team
Rimsha Basharat – Graphics Team
Zakir Ahmed Shah – Volunteers Team
Shakra Ambreen – Web & Technology Team
Umair Khan – Content Team
Qalb e Abbas – Food & Venue Team
Arslan Kalwar – Contributor Day Team
Each organizer played a vital role in ensuring every detail was managed smoothly, from logistics to design, social media, and technical support.
💙 Day 1: Contributor Day
The first day of WordCamp Islamabad 2025 was filled with energy, learning, and collaboration. We hosted Contributor Day, where participants explored the process of becoming active contributors to WordPress.
We welcomed many students from different universities who showed great enthusiasm to learn about the WordPress open-source ecosystem. For many, this was their first experience contributing to a global project, and their curiosity and engagement made the day truly special.
We began by helping attendees set up their WordPress.org profiles, join the Make WordPress Slack channels, and understand the community communication guidelines. Then, we introduced them to the various WordPress contribution teams including Core, Polyglots, Support, Training, Test, Photos, and Patterns.
Together with the Table Leads, we guided participants through project handbooks and helped them make their first live contributions. Attendees worked on translations, photo submissions, and patch testing while learning how open collaboration drives WordPress forward.
Muhibul Haque shared a special recorded session introducing WPCredits and Campus Connect, explaining how students can earn official credits for their contributions. Since he had to leave early to attend his session at WordCamp Dhaka, Arslan Kalwar continued the discussion, further elaborating on Campus Connect and WPCredits, and helping attendees understand how these initiatives recognize and reward contributors for their valuable participation in the WordPress project.
🎤 Day 2: Conference Day
The Conference Day was a blend of inspiration, knowledge, and community connection. It featured an outstanding lineup of speakers who shared their experiences, stories, and expertise with the audience.
Speakers covered a variety of engaging topics including WordPress development, accessibility, design trends, community building, freelancing, and performance optimization. Each session offered valuable takeaways and encouraged meaningful discussions.
Students and professionals found these sessions deeply inspiring, as they saw real examples of how contributors and developers have built careers and communities through WordPress. The positive energy and curiosity in the audience reflected the true spirit of learning.
🧑💻 Hands-On Workshops and WordPress Playground
The hands-on workshops were among the highlights of the conference. During these sessions, speakers conducted practical exercises where attendees could follow along and implement what they learned on the spot.
One of the most exciting parts was learning about WordPress Playground, a browser-based tool that allows users to experiment with WordPress instantly without any setup. This gave participants a chance to explore, test, and learn in real time, making the workshops interactive and highly engaging.
These practical sessions helped students and professionals alike gain confidence in using WordPress tools and inspired them to continue experimenting and building.
🌍 A Community That Inspires
Both days of WordCamp Islamabad 2025 showcased what makes the WordPress community so special. The collaboration between organizers, speakers, contributors, and attendees created an atmosphere of growth, inspiration, and unity.
The enthusiasm from university students, the expertise of speakers, and the dedication of volunteers made the event truly memorable. It reminded everyone that WordPress is not just software; it is a global movement built on openness, inclusion, and shared learning.
A big thank-you to everyone who contributed, participated, and supported this event. Together, we are shaping the future of WordPress and empowering the next generation of contributors. 💙
📸 Gallery
Contributor Day & Conference Day Moments
A glimpse into the learning, collaboration, and joy that filled the halls of WordCamp Islamabad 2025.
From live contributions to inspiring talks and workshops, these moments capture the true spirit of our community.
