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WordCamp Pune 2024

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WordCamp Pune 2024

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February 17, 2024    
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WordCamp Pune 2024 recently brought together the WordPress community in the culturally rich and technologically vibrant city of Pune. Held on February 17th, 2024, at the MCCIA Trade Tower, this event was a melting pot of ideas, creativity, and collaboration.  

Developers, designers, and entrepreneurs from various backgrounds came together to share their experiences, insights, and innovations in the world of WordPress. The event was a celebration of WordPress’s power to connect and empower individuals worldwide. 

The importance of WordCamps 

WordCamps are the heartbeat of the WordPress community. These events serve as a platform for learning, networking, and collaboration, fostering growth and innovation within the ecosystem. They bring together a diverse group of individuals, all united by their passion for WordPress, offering opportunities to gain insights, share knowledge, and learn from one another. Beyond technical learning, WordCamps are instrumental in building lasting relationships within the community. 

Brief stats 

  • Location: MCCIA Trade Tower, Pune 
  • Date: February 17th, 2024 
  • Attendees: 250+ 
  • Workshops: 6 
  • Facilitators: 18 
  • Organizers: 11 
  • Sponsors: 12 

Bluehost at WordCamp Pune

Proudly serving as a Gold Sponsor, Bluehost was thrilled to contribute to the success of WordCamp Pune. Our booth became a focal point for attendees eager to engage with our team and discover how our hosting solutions can enhance their WordPress experience. We were particularly focused on supporting eCommerce ventures and highlighting the advantages of managed WordPress hosting, aiming to streamline the online presence for businesses, developers, and bloggers alike. 

Attendees were treated to exclusive Bluehost swags, such as stickers and caps, turning our booth into a hub of interaction and learning. Our presence offered a unique opportunity for the community to connect with us directly, share their stories, and explore the comprehensive range of services Bluehost offers. 

Team Bluehost takes the stage 

Our participation extended beyond the booth, with team members bringing their expertise to Pune: 

  • Vaibhav Srivasatava – Director, Marketing  
  • Pratik Jagdishwala – Director, Product Management  
  • Shreya Bharadwaj: Senior Manager, Product Marketing  
  • Ritu Priya – Sr. Specialist, Brand Marketing  
  • Arun Shenoy: Software Engineer  
  • Allen Benny – Software Engineer 

Diverse workshops for hands-on learning 

Each session at WordCamp Pune was carefully curated to offer a broad spectrum of learning opportunities, catering to a wide range of interests and skill levels within the WordPress community. Attendees left with expanded knowledge, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the versatility and power of WordPress. 

How to Write an About Page (and Asking the Right Questions) workshop was facilitated by Ritu Priya, Sr. Specialist, Brand Marketing at Bluehost, along with Devin Maeztri and Ashutosh Gaur. The workshop was designed to transform the way you think about creating your website’s About page. 

Building a Page with Full Site Editor (FSE) workshop was facilitated by Arun Shenoy, Software Engineer at Bluehost, alongside Swapnil Deshpande and Joel Abreo. The workshop introduced participants to the innovative Full Site Editor in WordPress. 

WordCamp Pune 2024 featured more notable sessions that captivated the audience: 

All About Accessibility by Sathish Kumar, Anoosha Reddy Terala, and Rashmi Katakwar provided an enlightening look into making web content accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. 

An Introduction to WP CLI & Custom Commands by Abhishek Deshpande, Ajit Bohra, and Makarand G. Mane was a deep dive into the WordPress Command Line Interface (WP CLI).  

A heartfelt thanks from Bluehost 

As WordCamp Pune 2024 concludes, we at Bluehost are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to be part of such an inspiring event. The connections made, stories shared, and knowledge gained contribute to the beautiful spirit of the WordPress community. We’re honoured to support and celebrate this incredible ecosystem and look forward to future gatherings where we can continue to learn, share, and grow together.  

Thank you to everyone who made WordCamp Pune a memorable experience. 💙 

 

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  • Minal Agarwal

    Minal is the Director of Brand Marketing at Bluehost. With over 15 years of business experience in the technology industry, she strives to create solutions and content that fulfill a customer's needs. She is a dog mom and a stickler for calendaring.

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    Masters in Marketing Management
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    Strategic Partnerships, Customer Success, Events and Community
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