WordCamp Dhaka 2019 was our first WordCamp and we were very excited to attend. It was an amazing experience from start to finish. Not only from Dhaka but people from around the world participated in this amazing event.

As WordCamp Dhaka was our first WordCamp, we had no idea about it. But at the end of the day, we learned a lot, connected with a lot of new people, and got the motivation to join other WordCamps as well in the future.

Now let us give you a quick recap of what exciting things happened in WordPress Dhaka 2019.

Excited? Awesome. Let’s get started!

Why you should join WordCamps

WordCamps are informal, community-organized events for WordPress enthusiasts, ranging from bloggers and developers to designers and business owners.

Here’s why you should consider joining a WordCamp:

1. Networking with the WordPress community

WordCamps bring together a wide range of people who use WordPress in various ways. Attending these events provides an excellent opportunity to:

• Connect with like-minded individuals
• Build relationships with developers, designers, and business owners
• Learn from the experiences of others in the community

2. Learning and skill development

WordCamps feature talks and workshops by WordPress experts, covering topics such as:

• Development best practices
• Design techniques
• Content creation strategies
• SEO and digital marketing attendees can learn about the latest WordPress updates, tools, and trends, often gaining practical, hands-on experience.

3. Inspiration and new ideas

Listening to speakers and engaging with others at WordCamps can inspire fresh ideas. You’ll often hear about:

• Innovative ways people are using WordPress
• Solutions to common challenges
• Cutting-edge plugins, themes, and technologies

4. Community and contribution

WordCamps foster a sense of community, and by participating, you become part of a global movement. The open-source nature of WordPress means that attendees are often encouraged to:

• Contribute back to the platform (whether through code, design, or content)
• Support the growth of WordPress in their local area

5. Job Opportunities

Many attendees are either hiring or looking for work. WordCamps provide a great environment to:

• Meet potential employers or clients
• Showcase your portfolio or skills
• Stay informed about new roles and projects within the WordPress ecosystem

These are the benefits of joining a WordCamp for a WordPress lover. Now let’s explore the details of the WordCamp Dhaka 2019.

Event details of WordCamp Dhaka 2019

WordCamp Dhaka 2019 was held on 28th September at the International Convention City, Bashundhara, and it was a one-day event. The main event started at 8 AM.

The event ended with a Quiz & Giveaway, followed by a Closing Ceremony at 5:20 PM, and a Buffer Time Before the After Party at 5:45 PM, with the After Party starting at 7:00 PM.

Key topics covered at WordCamp Dhaka 2019

The speakers covered and discussed many important topics in the session. Most of them were related to WordPress.

Here are a few topics that the speakers discussed about:

1. Speeding up WordPress websites
2. SEO and content marketing strategies for WordPress
3. WordPress business opportunities and future trends
4. WordPress security and asset protection
5. Plugin and theme development
6. Remote working challenges
7. Social media automation
8. Human-centric design for WordPress

Speakers of WordCamp Dhaka

The number of total speakers was around 20 and here is the list of the notable speakers that you would love to know about:

• “WordPress At Scale” by Anam Ahmed
• “Social Media Automation for Free!” by Mizanur Rahaman Mizan
• “Headless WordPress and the future is here!” by Abu Huraira Bin Aman
• “Don’t Put Your WordPress Site at Risk” by Rupok Chowdhury Protik
• “Future Prospects in WordPress: Business & Beyond!” with a panel of experts
• “WordPress, SEO & Content Marketing” by Tashfia Nabila Fareed
• “Making multi-million dollars from WordPress plugin without paid marketing” by Nizam Uddin
• “The Future of Web Development Career” by Lincoln Islam

Organizers and sponsors 

The organizer team includes developers, marketers, business strategists, and WordPress enthusiasts, all playing vital roles in their respective areas such as venue management, food arrangements, content creation, website maintenance, and social media strategy. 

There were a total 25 main organizers and they worked really hard to complete the event.

The sponsors for WordCamp Dhaka 2019 were categorized into Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Micro, and Coffee & A/V. Key sponsors included:

• Platinum: WooCommerce, Jetpack, weDevs, Themeum, WPDeveloper, and Standard Chartered Bank.
• Gold: GoDaddy, Bluehost, HubSpot, XpeedStudio, ITclan BD, Softnio, and more.
• Silver: ExonHost, WPManageNinja, EyHost, PickPlugins, Ultimate Blocks, Yoast Academy, and others.
• Bronze: HostMight, Bizcope, PluginEver, BdThemes, Codexpert, and more.
• Micro: One infosoft, BDevs, Creativeitem, Pluginbazar, WPBean, and many others.
• Coffee & A/V: Dhaka Live, Coffee Wala.

Personal experience

We really enjoyed the event and learned a lot about teamwork and met a lot of new people. By joining WordCamp we learned some troubleshooting techniques and discovered new resources.

There are three things we liked most about WordCamp Dhaka 2019:

• Sessions: We tried to attend every session and those were helpful for us. They discussed WordPress problems and solutions and many new technologies.
• Networking: It’s a great opportunity to meet think-alike people.
• After-Party: The after-party is another great gathering to join. Because, after learning from the session, the attendees enjoyed the evening by dancing, having fun and spending time with other new people.

Code of conduct

There were many codes of conduct at the event. Key points include:

• Expected behavior: Be respectful, avoid discriminatory speech, and engage positively.
• Unacceptable behavior: Harassment, offensive comments, inappropriate physical contact, and disruptive behavior are strictly prohibited.
• Consequences: Violators may be expelled from the event without a refund.
• Reporting issues: Participants are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior to organizers, who are prepared to assist in resolving the matter.

Conclusion

WordCamp is a great opportunity to meet with people around the world who are WordPress enthusiasts like you. It’s like a gathering of talented people where everyone talks about WordPress. You can even get your business idea based on WordPress from a WordCamp.

So, we encourage every WordPress user to join at least one WordCamp per year. If you want to get notified about the WordCamp like where and when it happens, you can check WordCamp Central to know about the upcoming events.

Want to share your WordCamp experience with us? Use the comment box below to share your experiences. We would like to know what you have got to say about the WordCamp. Thanks!

Want to know about our other WordCamp experiences? Check out our blogs:

• WordCamp Kolkata 2022 – A Brief Overview
• WordCamp Asia 2023 – Everything in 5 Minutes
• WordCamp Sylhet 2024 – Everything at a Glance