The Indian WordPress community is set for an exciting start to 2025, with three WordCamps scheduled for January, as per WordCamp Central. India has a thriving WordPress community and according to the WordPress Meetup global trends report (January 2023 to June 2024), published by the Community Team, Indian cities Ahmedabad and Mumbai recorded the highest engagement for in-person events.
WordCamp Ahmedabad
The fifth edition of WordCamp Ahmedabad will take place on January 3 and 4, 2025, at the AUDA Auditorium in Shela, Gujarat. The first day is dedicated to WordPress contribution and Showcase while the schedule for the second day features a single track of sessions, covering topics such as WordPress contributions, digital marketing, accessibility, and AI.
The event’s mascot, Wapuu, is inspired by Gujarat’s International Kite Festival—Uttarayan—symbolizing the limitless possibilities of WordPress. Adding to the excitement, the organizers have announced a Social Media Contest with prizes for the best photo, reel, and group selfie, encouraging attendees to share their experience creatively.
WordCamp Kolhapur
The first edition of WordCamp Kolhapur is scheduled for January 11 and 12, 2025, at D.Y. Patil School of Engineering and Management, Kasaba Bawada, Maharashtra. As a debut event, it has generated significant interest.
A few sponsorship slots, including Silver, Bronze, and Micro levels, are still open, and limited no-swag tickets are available for those interested in attending.
WordCamp Kolkata
WordCamp Kolkata will return for its third edition on January 18, 2025, at Viveka Tirtha, West Bengal. Previously held in 2019 and 2022, this edition promises an enriching experience.
The event will feature sessions on eCommerce, translation, accessibility, and design, along with workshops on Gutenberg, WP-CLI, headless WordPress, and core contributions, conducted across two tracks.
The event is still accepting Sponsors and Media Partners.
With these three events on the calendar, January 2025 promises to be a remarkable month for the WordPress community in India.