We attended WordCamp Nepal 2025 this weekend, and here’s our quick recap.
The event took place on April 4th and 5th at the beautiful Kundalini Durbar in Kathmandu. It was two days filled with WordPress talks, workshops, and meeting amazing people from different corners of the WordPress community.
In this post, we’ll share what we saw, learned, and enjoyed during our time at WordCamp Nepal 2025.
WordCamp Nepal 2025 – Event Overview
WordCamp Nepal 2025 was the latest edition of the yearly WordPress conference that takes place in different cities across Nepal.
The first WordCamp Nepal happened back in 2012, and since then, it’s been hosted in places like Kathmandu and Pokhara. Last year’s event was in Pokhara, and this year, it came back to the capital with the theme: “WordPress Reimagined at the Top of the World!”
We met developers, designers, bloggers, and business owners. It was a great chance to learn, connect, and be part of the WordPress community again.
There were many engaging sessions and hands-on workshops. But it was more than just a conference experience. It was about becoming part of a community that values open-source collaboration and continuous learning.
This event had something for everyone: a chance to enhance your skills, find inspiration for your next project, or simply meet others who share your interests.
For anyone from outside Kathmandu or Nepal, it was a fantastic opportunity to experience Kathmandu’s rich culture and heritage. Meanwhile, engaging with the global WordPress community.
A. Kicking Things Off – Contributor Day
WordCamp Nepal 2025 began with Contributor Day!
This event brought together both new and experienced WordPress users to contribute and help improve the WordPress platform.
There were several teams:
- Plugin Development
- Full Site Editing Training
- Patterns
- Core
- Photos
- Theme Review
- Documentation
- WP CLI
We also joined one of the key sessions, the Full Site Editing (FSE) Training, led by Prashant Sinkhwal, a full-time WordPress developer at WEN Solutions.
During the FSE Training, we were introduced to full site editing, which focuses on its role in the future of WordPress themes. He also provided practical exercises, showing how to create and customize block themes.
We also learned to use the theme.json file to manage global styles and how to combine different blocks to build complete layouts.
Overall, Contributor Day created a collaborative atmosphere where participants shared ideas and solved problems together. This reflected the spirit of the WordPress community. Guidance from experienced contributors offered valuable insights and encouraged teamwork among attendees.
The experience enhances skills and connects individuals with like-minded people dedicated to improving WordPress.
B. Conference Day – Busy Learning
The second day of WordCamp Nepal was conference day!
It was packed with exciting talks and workshops about WordPress. We learned a lot, met new friends, and had a great time!
The sessions were divided into 3 halls, and we participated in several sessions that were both informative and engaging:
Notable Talks
Among many insightful sessions, for us, 2 stood out for their depth and relevance:
1. “UI/UX Crimes: Are You Guilty or Innocent?” by Ishu Subedi Dharel
In this fun and interactive session, Ishu Subedi Dharel made us “design detectives.” We looked at the designs a website owner would use and had to find good and bad design choices.
It was like a game, and we laughed a lot while learning how to make websites better for users. She showed us common mistakes and how to fix them.
We left feeling more confident about creating user-friendly websites.
Check out our guide on improving the UX of websites.
2. “Just Enough AI/LLMs to Make Your WordPress Site Smart” by Avinash Kundaliya
Avinash Kundaliya talked about how to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make WordPress websites smarter. He simply explained complex ideas so we could all understand.
Avinash also showed us a cool example of AI working with WordPress, like a chat feature that talks to users. This session gave us new ideas on how to improve our websites.
Other Interesting Sessions
We also enjoyed other sessions that day:
- “Invisible Influence of Design” by Aasika Neupane: Aasika Neupane talked about how design choices can affect what users do, even if they don’t realize it. She reminded us to design in ways that are honest and helpful.
- “Boost Your Local Business with a Google Business Profile for SEO Success” by Adeline Dahal: Adeline Dahal showed us how to use Google Business Profiles to help local businesses appear in search results. Her tips were easy to follow and very useful.
Between sessions, we had time to talk with other people who love WordPress. We shared ideas, asked questions, had random talks, and learned from each other.
The WordPress community is friendly and welcoming, and we felt happy to be part of it.
C. People Behind WordCamp Nepal 2025
WordCamp Nepal 2025 was a remarkable event thanks to the collective efforts of numerous individuals and organizations.
From insightful speakers to dedicated organizers, enthusiastic volunteers, and supportive sponsors, each played a vital role in bringing this event to life.
1. Speakers
The conference featured a diverse lineup of 21 speakers who shared their expertise and insights on WordPress and web development.
2. Organizers & Volunteers (Emcees)
The seamless execution of WordCamp Nepal 2025 was made possible by a dedicated team of 32 organizers, 4 emcees, and 25 volunteers:
- Lead Organizer: Surendra Shrestha provided overall leadership and direction for the event.
- Co-Lead Organizer: Regan Khadgi assisted in coordinating various aspects of the conference.
- Attendee Experience (AX) Team: Led by Sweta Shrestha, this team ensured all attendees had a smooth and engaging experience.
- Volunteer Team: Led by Alina Kakshapati, the volunteers played a crucial role in managing event operations and assisting participants.
The collective efforts of these individuals and their respective teams were the key to the event’s success.
3. Contributor Day Table Leads
Contributor Day allowed attendees to give back to the WordPress community, guided by 10 experienced table leads.
4. Sponsors & Supporters
Sponsors like A2 Hosting, Bluehost, Kinsta, Omnisend, and more, as well as 15 micro sponsors, generously supported the event.
Their support not only facilitated the event but also demonstrated a commitment to the growth and innovation of the WordPress community.
5. Attendees
A vibrant community of WordPress enthusiasts, developers, designers, and users, where 580+ attended the event. The diverse backgrounds and experiences of the attendees enriched discussions and networking opportunities.
Hence, these individuals’ efforts and participation were key in making WordCamp Nepal 2025 successful.
D. Fun-filled Activities
Beyond the scheduled talks, WCNP 2025 offered multiple fun activities and additional events to sustain community engagement. This involved the following:
1. Job Boards
Job-seeking attendees and businesses could connect from the job board. Companies pinned job openings with details for attendees exploring WordPress-related opportunities.
Some notable job openings were from companies like Outpace, ecoBees, etc. Students could explore the different job positions and companies in the industry, too.
2. Before Party
On the evening of Contributor Day, a before party was held in Kundalini Royals for the organizers, speakers, and volunteers, sponsored by Mailster. An appreciation environment is indeed needed for those who made this event happen! We missed this party as we were just attendees this year. Hopefully, we’ll make it next year!
3. After Party
Cherry on top! The After Party on the evening of Conference Day welcomed everyone. Sponsored by ThemeGrill and WP Manage Ninja, this event gave all the WordPress-ers a chance to celebrate and reflect.
The major highlight of this party was continuous singing and dancing, everyone enjoying to their fullest.
4. Sponsor Booths
A major highlight of Conference Day is the Sponsor booths. It enabled direct engagement between attendees and leading WordPress companies like WordPress.com, XCloud, Matat Web Application, etc. These booths offered hands-on product insights, networking opportunities, and exclusive swags.
Our team got some of these swags and gifts. What about you?
E. Official Wapuu of WCNP 2025 – Nepali Wapuu
Say hello to our newest Nepali Wapuu, the official mascot of WC Nepal 2025!
Taking inspiration from Nepal’s rich culture, this adorable little character is dressed in a traditional Daura Suruwal and Dhaka topi.
By holding the WordPress logo, this cute mascot represented Nepal’s growing WP community in this world-renowned event. Not just that, it also featured temples, prayer flags, and mountains. All of these are symbols of Nepal’s identity.
Guess what? He was seen everywhere during the event! Bringing smiles, creating photo moments, and offering a cultural touch to the global tech community.
Our team also got to take a picture with the Nepali Wapuu. Did you?
Don’t know what a Wapuu is? Check out our in-depth Wapuu guide on Wapuu’s history and examples.
F. Closing Ceremony
WordCamp Nepal 2025 ended with a bang. The closing ceremony had the most cheers and screams in the event location. Overall, it emphasized the community’s achievements and future aspirations.
Here are some highlights:
1. Winner Announcements
The closing ceremony started with the announcement of contest winners and scholarships. This included:
- The well-deserved Ujwal Thapa Memorial Scholarship winners got exciting benefits for attending WCNP 2025 for their commitment to WordPress.
- WCNP provided surprise gifts to randomly selected attendees from Lucky Draw. And that was none other than their own Nepali Wapuu.
- Congratulations to the Photo Contest winners for the best captured photo and getting their own Nepali Wapuus.
- Most excitingly, XCloud hosted the Spin the Wheel giveaway with the prize of AirPods.
- Cups or t-shirts from WP Creative to three chosen winners each.
2. Tokens and Photo Sessions
Next, tokens of appreciation were presented to sponsor representatives, media partners, internet and payment partners, community leaders, and venue supporters.
The moment was marked by a flurry of photo sessions capturing memories with these key contributors. Group photos also brought together speakers, volunteers, emcees, and organizers to celebrate their collaborative efforts.
3. Future Announcements
Excitement continued to build with announcements of upcoming events. WordCamp Pokhara is scheduled for June 13th and 14th, 2025.
Closing remarks by Mr. Regan Khadgi brought a final surprise. Butwal was revealed as the host city for WordCamp Nepal 2026.
And that concluded the WCNP 2025 journey!
Conclusion
WordCamp Nepal 2025 successfully brought together the vibrant WordPress community for two days of connecting, contributing, and celebrating.
From technical sessions and contributor activities to cultural highlights and community bonding, the event truly reflected the spirit of open-source.
Fun fact! There have been 350+ contribution days and 580+ conference days until today in WCNP. How many have you attended? Post a comment!
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