Call for Speakers

Become A Speaker At WordCamp Kolkata 2025

 

WordCamp Kolkata is about to bring you its 3RD chapter and we are in search of interested speakers to take the stage and share their outstanding WordPress knowledge & experience.

We aim to host the 3rd edition of #WCKolkata2025 packed with insightful speaker sessions & workshops for WordPress lovers to take part in & draw inspiration from. So, if you think you’ve got what it takes to present information, stories, and expertise on various topics covering the different stages of the WordPress journey – apply to become a Speaker at WordCamp Kolkata ‘25 today. The Call for speakers is now OPEN!


What topics can you speak about at WCKolkata?

Here at WordCamp Kolkata 2025, we welcome ALL topics related to WordPress and beyond. We aim to enlighten our audience on valuable ways they can design and develop WordPress, improve their careers through publishing on the platform, grow their businesses, contribute to the global community, and much more.

Therefore, we are looking for a diverse selection of topics and inspirational stories from our speakers. Submit your preferred topic now and become an inspiring part of #WCKolkata 2025.

Few categories to consider for speaker sessions:

If you’re unsure what topic to pitch for in your application, please look below at the suggested talking points. However, subjects outside these are also very welcome.

🎙️ Accessibility
🎙️ Block Patterns
🎙️ Careers & Growth
🎙️ Content Creation For WordPress
🎙️ Entrepreneurship
🎙️ Future Of Theme
🎙️ Full Site Editing
🎙️ Website Development
🎙️ Writing / Blogging / Copywriting
🎙️ Scopes Of UI & UX In WordPress
🎙️ Local SEO & WordPress
🎙️ Augmented & Virtual Reality
🎙️ Opportunities As A Student
🎙️ Travelling & WordPress
🎙️ WordPress & AI
🎙️ Block Editor, Gutenberg
🎙️ Business & eCommerce
🎙️ Community Involvement
🎙️ Core Contribution
🎙️ Freelancer
🎙️ Graphics Design Marketing & SEO
🎙️ Website Performance
🎙️ Work-Life Balance
🎙️ WordPress Marketing
🎙️ SaaS & WordPress
🎙️ Shopify & WordPress
🎙️ Customer Satisfaction
🎙️ PHP
🎙️ Artificial Intelligence
🎙️ Women Empowerment
NOTE: Please refrain from submitting more than one (1) topic during your application.

Session Type & Length:

There will be 4 types of Speaker Sessions at WordCamp Kolkata 2025.

⚡ Lightning Talk

A Lightning Talk will be a quick session of 10 minutes where you can discuss your topic & share ideas.

Total Time: 10 minutes

🔑 Keynote Talk

The Keynote Talk will be 25 minutes long for each speaker with a 10 minutes question/answer session.

Total Time: 35 minutes

🎤 Panel Discussion

The Panel Discussion will last up to 45 minutes, with 10 minutes for discussions, questions & answers.

Total Time: 55 minutes

👨‍💻 Workshop

The Workshop will last 45 minutes, where you can demonstrate your topic to the audience.

Total Time: 45 Minutes

There will be one hour total between each slot on the timetable. Each hour, the presentation will last up to 45 minutes, leaving 10 minutes for general discussions, Questions & Answers.

Language Preference:

As attendees and community members from across the country and around the world will be attending WordCamp Kolkata 2025, we expect the speaker sessions to be conducted in English ONLY, to accommodate everyone from near and far.

Application Deadline & Timetable:

The last date to apply for Speaker Submission is 15th November 2025.

Then, a dedicated team will review all applications and reach out to the selected speakers. Finally, afterwards, we will announce the Speakers of this years’ WordCamp Kolkata on the website and all our social channels. We hope for your cooperation in the meantime, thank you!


Submit Your Interest & Become a Speaker

If you want to share your inspiring story and valuable knowledge with everyone attending WordCamp Kolkata 2025 submit your interest to be a Speaker now!