Contributor Session (14th afternoon)

Join hundreds of WordPress enthusiasts and top engineers at the Murs Country Resort for an afternoon devoted to making meaningful contributions to the platform.

Have you been thinking about contributing to WordPress but feel your coding skills might not measure up? Look no further! WordCamp Mukono Contributor Session on March 14th, 2026, provides the perfect opportunity for you to jump in, and it’s not just about code.

Building Community Through Contributions

Simply put, we want to tell you more than just how awesome it is to join Contributor Sessions for giving back. While that’s important, there are other really exciting things we’ve all personally enjoyed:

  • Engage with WordPress Pioneers: Talk with some of the top WordPress experts from around the world.
  • Guidance at Every Level: Regardless of your skill level, you’ll receive valuable guidance throughout the day.
  • Embrace Mistakes: Contributor Day is a safe space where making mistakes is not just accepted but encouraged as part of the learning process.
  • Immediate Impact: Your contributions could be accepted and integrated into the next version of WordPress right away.

So, mark your calendar for March 14, 2026, and join us for an evening filled with camaraderie, learning, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the WordPress platform, no matter your level of expertise.

Share Your Knowledge

If you’ve built a theme or plugin, consider publishing it on the WordPress.org repository to share it with others. Write a blog post or tutorial to teach people what you’ve learned. Answer support questions on the forums to help fellow users. These contributions spread knowledge and bring people together.

Promote Inclusiveness

At Contributor Day, you’ll find many opportunities to build community through promoting inclusiveness, sharing knowledge, translation, and more. Don’t be afraid to contribute in your own way. The WordPress community welcomes you and values all the ways people come together from around the world. Join us!

The Teams you can join

Starting your contribution journey is a breeze! Simply visit this link to access our orientation tool. It’s the exclusive way to guide you in selecting a table, ensuring a smooth and straightforward process for finding the right team.

Accessibility

This Team provides accessibility expertise across the project to improve the accessibility of WordPress core and resources.

Community

This Team oversees official events, programs, diversity initiatives, contributor outreach, and other ways of growing the WordPress community. 

Core / Core Test

The Test Team is an official community group that helps improve WordPress quality and usability by managing testing and triage across the entire WordPress ecosystem.

Training

The Training Team creates downloadable lesson plans and related materials for instructors to use in live environments such as meetups and workshops.

Photos

This Team moderates every photo submitted to the WordPress Photo Directory, maintains and improves the directory site.

Polyglots

The Polyglots Team translates WordPress into more than 200 languages. If you’re fluent in a language other than US English, you’re welcome to join

So there you have it, Contributor Day offers something for everyone in the WordPress community. Don’t be intimidated by the idea of contributing code if that’s not your strength. This day is all about bringing together people from all walks of life who share a common passion for the open-source platform that powers over a third of the internet. Come with an open mind and willingness to help in any way you can. Connect with like-minded folks, pick up a new skill, and share your experience with others – it’s a win-win. When we come together, we can accomplish amazing things.

See you at Murs Country Resort this March for what’s sure to be an unforgettable Contributor Time!