Introduction
WordCamp Sylhet 2023 was a captivating event that brought together a vibrant community of WordPress enthusiasts. The event took place from 19 – 20 May 2023, and was held in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
In 2019, the Bangladesh WordPress community orchestrated an unforgettable WordCamp in Dhaka, which garnered resounding success. Since that remarkable event, the community has yearned for another gathering that would reunite WordPress enthusiasts, and further cultivate a vibrant ecosystem of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Behind the scenes, the organizer team and volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was in place to deliver a truly memorable experience. From scouting the perfect venue to curating a diverse lineup of speakers, every aspect was carefully crafted to create an immersive and inspiring atmosphere. The organizer team’s commitment to seamless logistics, engaging sessions, and fostering a vibrant community set the stage for a truly remarkable event.
Why is WordCamp an important event for the WordPress community?
WordCamp holds a significant place within the WordPress community, playing a pivotal role as a highly anticipated and essential event. It serves as a focal point for WordPress enthusiasts, developers, designers, bloggers, and users worldwide, bringing them together to celebrate their shared passion.
WordCamp is highly regarded is its ability to foster knowledge sharing and learning. Attendees have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse range of sessions, workshops, and presentations led by industry experts.
At WordCamp, the focus is on building connections and fostering mutual support. You won’t find a relentless sales pitch, but rather an atmosphere where individuals genuinely care about helping each other succeed. The community-driven spirit is palpable, with attendees freely sharing their expertise, insights, and ideas.
The event saw:
- 901 Registrations
- 882 Attendees
- 653 Contributors
- 15 sessions
- 33 sponsors
- 25 speakers
- Over 32 organizers + 62 volunteers!
Bluehost at WordCamp Sylhet
Bluehost made a remarkable debut at WordCamp Sylhet, marking our very first sponsorship of a WordCamp event in Bangladesh. It was an exciting milestone for us to be part of this influential gathering and support the vibrant community in the region. Being part of this dynamic gathering for the first time was a true honor and an experience we won’t soon forget.
At WordCamp Bangladesh, we had the privilege of connecting with a diverse community of WordPress enthusiasts, developers, designers, and users who share our passion for WordPress. It was a wonderful opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange insights, and learn from the collective wisdom of the WordPress ecosystem.
As a top-level sponsor, Bluehost played a prominent role at WordCamp Sylhet 2023. We are thrilled to be part of this prestigious event and actively contribute to its success. With a dedicated team of two highly capable representatives, our presence at WordCamp Sylhet was impactful and yielded fruitful outcomes.
At the Bluehost booth, we took the opportunity to showcase our Online Store solution, designed to provide customers with a seamless onboarding experience for setting up their stores effortlessly. We introduced this innovative solution that enables our users to launch their online businesses with remarkable speed.
We are all set! Come meet us at our booth and get to know more about our #WordPress products. What’s more? We have some exciting goodies too @WordCampSylhet 😀 #WCSylhet #WordCamp pic.twitter.com/nowJN37o6H
— Bluehost (@bluehost) May 19, 2023
Contributor Day at WordCamp Sylhet
The second day of WordCamp Sylhet was dedicated to Contributor Day, a highly anticipated event where WordPress enthusiasts come together and discover the art of contributing to the WordPress ecosystem. It was a day filled with excitement, learning, and collaborative spirit.
The atmosphere on Contributor Day was electric, with individuals collaborating, sharing ideas, and working together to improve the WordPress platform. The exchange of knowledge and the spirit of camaraderie were truly inspiring, fostering an environment where everyone felt encouraged and supported in their journey of becoming valuable contributors to the WordPress community.
“As the contributor’s day was spread across all domains be it technical or non-technical, I decided to contribute on a completely different domain (i.e., towards the Themes Section) as compared to my work, as themes are the future for WordPress. I gained knowledge about the various cutting edge theme patterns that are used and tried to develop a sample theme using them. I also looked and researched about the various areas in the site editor to find flaws and work towards a potential fix.” – Benny Allen, Software Engineer
“I learnt about themes and collaborated with a few folks on the same. While working on a problem, I got to know someone on my table was trying to setup ENV but faced challenges, so I worked with him on Docker.
We then got into discussing a few solutions around problems different people are facing around WordPress, Docker, and architecture and scale. It was such a great experience.”– Arnav Chaudhary, Engineering Manager
It’s a beautiful day for Contributor Day! 😀 @WordCampSylhet#WCSylhet #WordCamp #WordPress pic.twitter.com/YM9JHUOFnF
— Bluehost (@bluehost) May 20, 2023
Sessions at WordCamp Sylhet
The event held a multitude of sessions throughout its duration. Here, we present some of the standout highlights and detailed notes from the event’s action-packed day of sessions. Get ready to delve into a journey of valuable takeaways and inspiring moments.
You can view LIVE stream as below:
Wordcamp Sylhet 2023 – Conference Day LIVE from the Venue
Insights from a few sessions:
Moh. Saif Hassan: PMs need a deeper understanding of the industry
“It’s crucial to focus on the big picture, the feature set, how the product will be used, the user experience and how it will be sold. It’s necessary to get the full user experience and then align the team with that vision.”
Sabirah Islam: Organize your information focusing on your readers minds
“Your writing should show your confidence and knowledge depth on the subject matter, so readers can easily trust on you.”
Closing note
As WordCamp Sylhet 2023 comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible experience it has been. At Bluehost, our unwavering support for WordPress and our commitment as sponsors of WordCamps remain steadfast. However, we must acknowledge that the success of WordCamp Sylhet was made possible by the collective efforts of the entire community.
In closing, we extend our deepest appreciation to everyone involved in organizing and participating in WordCamp Sylhet. Together, we have made a lasting impact, and we are excited to see how our collective efforts will shape the future of WordPress. Thank you for making us feel at home and for embodying the true spirit of the WordPress community.
