WordCamp Malaysia 2023: recap and highlights
- Quick stats at a glance
- Speaker session highlights
- Action from GoDaddy's sponsor booth
- Fun moments from the community
- Who attended WordCamp Malaysia?
What is WordCamp?
WordCamp is a global gathering where WordPress enthusiasts, bloggers, developers, designers, and experts come together for a conference. It is organized by volunteers from around the world with the goal of connecting and collaborating with the WordPress community. The best part about Wordcamp is that it welcomes everyone. You don’t need to be an expert to attend a WordCamp! WordPress events are held in various cities across the globe annually. Post COVID, we're glad to see that WordCamps are back, where everyone from content creators to Core software committers gather together to learn, network and contribute to the open source Wordpress project — a software platform that powers 43% of all websites.
The conference typically spans 1 to 3 days and offers various opportunities for learning and networking, including speaker sessions, workshops, panel discussions, games, networking events, and an after-party. Many beginners attend WordCamp to learn, ask questions and seek feedback and collaboration opportunities. Simply put, it’s a great platform to forge new connections while supporting the WordPress community.
WordCamp Malaysia 2023, held in the heart of Kuala Lumpur from 8-9 September 2023, brought together WordPress enthusiasts, developers, bloggers, and business owners for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration. GoDaddy is proud to be a platinum sponsor for #WCMY23 and it was great to connect with so many like-minded WordPress enthusiasts during the event.
WordCamp Malaysia 2023: recap and highlights
Quick stats at a glance
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Duration: September 8-9, 2023
- Signups: 280
- Participants: 236
- Sessions: 18
- Speakers: 18
- Organizers: 12
- Sponsors: 35
Speaker session highlights
With an impressive lineup of speakers and engaging sessions at WordCamp Malaysia 2023, the event left attendees with invaluable insights and a renewed passion for the WordPress community.
Session: Code and Compliance: Integrating Terms of Use and Privacy Policies in Web Development
Speaker: Jesselyn Tham
Session: Taking WordPress to Infinity and Beyond with ChatGPT API
Nathan is a self-taught freelance developer, and his session on ChatGPT API showcased the powerful and limitless possibilities that AI can assist when it comes to many areas of web development. In particular, Nathan has developed a comprehensive workflow of using AI tools for content marketing and generation. His step-by-step guide integrates research and selection with automation tools, as ChatGPT is not entirely reliable as a content producing platform on its own. You can access his sharing and slides here.
Session: Why WordPress Community Event Matters - Introducing NextGen Event Project
Speaker: Devin Maeztri
Devin is our well-loved and energetic Community leader who has brought various WordPress communities together over the years with her innovative ways. She is a sponsored WordPress.org Community Team contributor, a Meetup Organizer, and Indonesian GTE. In her sharing, Devin delved into the format of NextGen Event Project, a format of WordPress meetups where organizers are encouraged to reimagine how community events can be organized and experienced. A great example is the NextGen event at WordCamp Tegal, where a specialized theme of "WordPress for Enterprise" sets the agenda for this session.
Action from GoDaddy's sponsor booth
Big shoutout to all of you who popped by GoDaddy's booth at WordCamp Malaysia 2023! Being on ground to interact with all of you as a first time booth participant of #WCMY has been inspiring and heartwarming. For our customers who came up to say hi - we truly appreciate having you with us at GoDaddy!
Thank you also to the folks who contributed to our WordPress community wall, and shared your thoughts and feedback with us. These will go a long way to help us understand how we can better serve you.
We loved seeing all of you strut our swag at the event venue! If you have photos, please feel free to upload them onto social media and tag @godaddyasia!
Fun moments from the community
Besides interacting with our customers and booth visitors, we've had the privilege to speak with so many passionate community leaders and members. Many folks travelled from all around the world to attend #WCMY23 and this dedication is truly admirable.
Not to mention, we've had an exciting lucky draw, where we gave away 1 256GB iPad! Congratulations to JJ for winning our giveaway ;)
Who attended WordCamp Malaysia?
WordCamp Malaysia drew in the most diverse crowd of attendees and welcomed all skill-sets and backgrounds. It was an opportunity for WordPress enthusiasts to gather from around the globe, as part of a community ecosystem that includes creators, developers, designers and more.
As a proud supporter of the WordPress community, the GoDaddy team also joined in on the action with 3 representative!
From L-R
- Auch Lim, Mgr - ROW+ Commercial Strategy
- Ler Ka Leng, Mgr - ROW+ GTM (Social & Content Marketing)
- Jennylou Delos Santos, Mgr - Asia Care & Premier Services Operations
Participants were able to interact with industry experts, gaining hands-on experience and valuable insights into the latest WordPress trends and practices. The networking opportunities provided a platform for attendees to connect, collaborate, and forge lasting relationships within the WordPress community.
See you next time, Malaysia!
WordCamp Malaysia 2023 was an extraordinary event that showcased the growing influence and significance of WordPress in Malaysia's digital landscape. The sessions were thoughtfully curated, covering a diverse range of topics that catered to the needs of attendees with varying levels of expertise.
As a participant, I was particularly impressed by the speakers' eengaging and informative sessions. The event provided a platform not only to learn about the latest WordPress developments but also to gain insights into broader aspects of web development, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Not only that, but we have had the opportunity to interact with so many enthusiasts and customers. We look forward to getting to know more of GoDaddy's customers in Malaysia!
The event successfully fostered a sense of community and collaboration, bringing together WordPress enthusiasts from all walks of life. The friendly and inclusive atmosphere allowed participants to freely exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from one another.
WordCamp Malaysia 2023 was a resounding success, leaving attendees motivated and inspired to take their WordPress journey to new heights. The event served as a reminder of the immense potential and limitless possibilities offered by the WordPress ecosystem. I eagerly look forward to future WordCamp events, where we can continue to shape the future of WordPress together.
