{"id":4,"date":"2025-03-26T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T05:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masaka.wordcamp.org\/2026\/welcome-to-wordcamp-masaka-central-region-uganda-2026-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:51:25","slug":"welcome-to-wordcamp-masaka-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masaka.wordcamp.org\/2026\/welcome-to-wordcamp-masaka-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to WordCamp Masaka 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re happy to announce that <strong>WordCamp Masaka 2026<\/strong> is officially on the calendar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Masaka will take place on <strong>July 4, 2026<\/strong>, at <strong>Equator University of Science and Technology, Masaka, Uganda<\/strong>, bringing together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, content creators, and WordPress users from Masaka and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organized by local volunteers and part of the global WordCamp program, WordCamp Masaka is a community-driven open-source conference focused on learning, collaboration, and shared growth around WordPress and the open web. Whether you are building your first website or working professionally with WordPress, you\u2019ll find a welcoming space to learn and connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guided by the theme <strong>\u201cBuilding the Web, Together,\u201d<\/strong> WordCamp Masaka 2026 emphasizes the collective nature of open source. The event highlights how individuals, communities, and shared knowledge come together to shape the web\u2014locally and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across two days, attendees can look forward to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list\">\n<li>Talks and sessions led by community members and practitioners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical insights into building, managing, and growing with WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A friendly environment designed for learning, collaboration, and contribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sessions are designed to be accessible and relevant, offering value to beginners, freelancers, teams, and experienced professionals alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its core, WordCamp Masaka is about people\u2014volunteers who organize the event, speakers who share what they\u2019ve learned, and attendees who actively contribute to a diverse and inclusive community. Together, we build skills, relationships, and a stronger local presence within the global WordPress ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f87669ede68e5605f6ce1ec507f5825b wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/masaka.wordcamp.org\/2026\/tickets\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"\/call-for-speakers\/\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"2413\"><strong>speaker applications<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"\/call-for-sponsors\/\"><strong>sponsor applications<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a href=\"\/call-for-volunteers\/\">volunteer opportunities<\/a><\/strong> will be announced soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re happy to announce that WordCamp Masaka 2026 is officially on the calendar! WordCamp Masaka will take place on July 4, 2026, at Equator University of Science and Technology, Masaka, Uganda, bringing together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, content creators, and WordPress users from Masaka and beyond. 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