WordCamp Mukono 2026 is a community-driven gathering for WordPress enthusiasts across Mukono, Uganda and beyond. Over two inspiring days, we’ll come together to learn, connect, and share ideas that help build a sustainable and thriving WordPress ecosystem.
WordCamp Mukono is proudly inclusive and community-run. We welcome contributors of all backgrounds, roles, and experience levels — from developers, designers, and content creators to business owners, educators, and first-time WordPress users. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we invite you to be part of something meaningful.
Why not take the stage and apply to speak at WordCamp Mukono 2026?
Your experience, ideas, and stories matter — and we can’t wait to hear them.
What to Expect
Event format and sessions
WordCamp Mukono 2026 will feature two full days of talks and hands-on sessions designed to inspire sustainable growth within the WordPress community.
Talk formats include:
- Long talks (30 minutes total)
The classic WordCamp format, ideal for in-depth exploration of a topic. You may include time for Q&A if you wish. - Lightning talks (10 minutes total)
Short, focused, and impactful sessions. Perfect for quick tips, insights, or ideas — no Q&A required. - Workshops (75 minutes)
Interactive, classroom-style sessions where attendees can follow along and gain practical, hands-on experience. - Experimental: 3-hour workshops
A new, longer format designed for deeper learning with smaller groups. Ideal for complex or emerging topics.
Have an idea that doesn’t quite fit these formats? We love creativity! Share your idea in the application form or reach out to the organising team — we’re happy to explore new possibilities.
What Makes an Excellent Proposal?
We’re looking for speakers who are passionate about WordPress and excited to share practical, relevant, and inspiring content aligned with our theme:
Sustainable Growth — Building a Lasting WordPress Future.
Based on feedback from the community, the following topics are especially welcome:
Technical / Development
Topics that cover accessibility, security, performance, AI development, Full Site Editing, DevOps, Playground, and e-commerce, popped out as the most wanted for development.
Furthermore, if you consider doing this kind of session, arm yourself with practical (code) examples, real-life implementations, case studies, and even live coding sessions. The preferred level for development topics is at least intermediate or advanced.
If you plan a workshop about a new(ish) feature or tool, consider our new 3-hour format, and start from a more beginner level. This will allow you to go deeper into the topic while keeping the audience with different experience levels engaged throughout the whole workshop.
User-Focused Sessions
WordPress users are eager to learn about: Best practices, Accessibility, Practical and ethical use of AI, Improving workflows and productivity
Consider showcasing recent improvements, encouraging relying on new core features, breaking old habits of using a plugin for everything, addressing common misconceptions, and general improvement of daily work for everyone.
Business and Marketing
The vast range of business types built on top of WordPress could never be covered in a single conference, but narrowing down to the highest interest, most wanted topics are about optimising conversion, business development, and marketing for WordPress.
Focus on quick wins for improving KPIs, selling all kinds of WordPress projects (not just plugins), promoting WordPress as a system, and other topics that could be interesting to a wider business audience, not just in the WordPress business.
Education
Education is key to the future of WordPress. Uganda has also been known for supporting many education programmes
We welcome speakers from:
- Schools, universities, and training institutions
- Community programs and learning initiatives
Relevant topics include:
- Introducing students to open source
- Preparing future WordPress contributors
- WordPress education initiatives such as Credits, Campus Connect, Student Clubs, and similar programs
If you’re helping learners take their first steps into WordPress or open source, your insights are incredibly valuable.
Community & Careers
We also encourage proposals around:
- Community building
- Careers and employment
- Freelancing and agency work
- Networking, hiring, and partnerships
Let’s help attendees make the most of WordCamp — not just for learning, but for long-term growth and opportunity.
Submissions & Speaker Information
How many talks can I submit?
You may submit up to two proposals. Additional submissions will not be accepted. If you need to withdraw a proposal or have questions, please contact the organising team.
Do I need to be an experienced speaker?
Not at all! We welcome speakers of all experience levels. While speaking experience is helpful, enthusiasm, preparation, and a great idea matter most. If this is your first time, we encourage you to apply.
Support for Underrepresented Speakers
WordCamp Mukono 2026 is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming space for everyone. We strongly encourage speakers from underrepresented groups to apply and share their perspectives. We encourage first time speakers to apply – Don’t be Shy
We particularly encourage women to submit proposals — whether you’re in development, design, content, business, education, or any other WordPress-related role.
Ready to inspire and be inspired?
Join us at WordCamp Mukono 2026, and help shape a sustainable and lasting future for WordPress.
If you’d like to propose multiple topics, please submit the form multiple times, once for each topic.
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