WordCamp Masaka 2023 is the inaugural WordCamp event in Uganda’s Greater Masaka region. It will be held on October 6 and 7, 2023, at Equator University of Science and Technology in Masaka City, Uganda. The event is dedicated to celebrating inclusion, diversity and fostering innovation within Uganda’s WordPress community.
WordCamp Masaka 2023 will offer a wide range of engaging workshops, informative talks, and student WordPress project showcases designed to cater to attendees of different skill levels. The workshops will provide hands-on learning experiences and practical knowledge to help both beginners and advanced users enhance their WordPress skills. The informative talks will cover a diverse range of topics, providing valuable insights and inspiring discussions. The student WordPress project showcases will offer a platform for attendees to share their WordPress projects, regardless of their skill level, and gain inspiration from the creativity within the community.
In addition to the diverse range of activities, WordCamp Masaka 2023 will include a contributor session dedicated to translating WordPress from English to Luganda. This session will actively engage participants of all skill levels in the translation process, fostering collaboration and empowering Luganda (the most spoken language in Uganda) speakers to access WordPress in their native language.
Get Involved
- Purchase Attendee Tickets: Secure your tickets to join the WordPress community in celebrating this inaugural event in the Greater Masaka region, Uganda. Tickets are available for purchase, offering a unique opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and expand your WordPress knowledge.
- Call for Sponsors: Support the first-ever WordCamp Masaka and gain visibility for your company. Explore available sponsorship options to contribute to the success of this event and demonstrate your commitment to the WordPress community.
- Call for Speakers: Share your expertise, experiences, and insights by applying to be a speaker at WordCamp Masaka 2023. The call for speaker applications welcomes submissions, allowing you to contribute to a diverse range of topics during the event.
- Call for volunteers: Apply to be a volunteer and actively participate in the organization of WordCamp Masaka 2023. Volunteering offers a unique opportunity to contribute behind the scenes and play an integral role in the success of this inaugural event.
The full list of speakers, session descriptions, and schedule will be published in early September 2023. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get the latest updates.
Please don’t forget to post about this event on your social media handles using the hashtag #WCMasaka.