WordPress 6.7 and the subsequent minor releases have introduced some significant architectural shifts, but if you really want to know where the project is heading, you don’t just look at the Trac tickets. You look at the people building them. WordCamp Asia 2026 has officially announced its return, and this time, the community is descending on Mumbai, India, from April 9 to 11.
I’ve been in this ecosystem for over 14 years, and I’ve seen how these flagship events act as the actual “boardroom” for the open web. In 2025, we saw over 1,400 people in person and 15,000 online. For 2026, the scale is jumping to an expected 3,000+ attendees. This isn’t just about collecting swag; it’s about high-level networking and architectural foresight.
Why WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai is a Strategic Pivot
India represents one of the most explosive growth markets for WordPress development and enterprise-scale implementations. Hosting the event at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai isn’t just a logistical choice—it’s a recognition of where the talent and the volume are moving. Specifically, for developers, this is the best place to discuss things like Contributor Day workflows and core documentation improvements.
Furthermore, if you’ve ever felt stuck in a silo, these events break that cycle. I remember a “war story” from a previous WordCamp where a casual conversation over coffee solved a race condition bug in a custom WooCommerce checkout that had been haunting a client for weeks. That’s the power of the “Hallway Track.”
Sponsorship: More Than a Logo
For agencies and product owners, sponsorship at WordCamp Asia 2026 is a rare opportunity to build trust within the global community. Sponsorship funds are what keep these events accessible and support the contributors who maintain the transients, hooks, and filters we all rely on. If you’re planning to apply for a talk, make sure to check out my guide on why your WordCamp talk might get rejected to increase your chances of getting on stage.
Look, if this WordCamp Asia 2026 stuff is eating up your dev hours, let me handle it. I’ve been wrestling with WordPress since the 4.x days.
The Takeaway for Developers
Whether you’re there for the sessions or the contributor sprints, WordCamp Asia 2026 is where the future of the open web is debated and decided. Tickets are already on sale, and early bird spots for the Mumbai event go fast. Therefore, if you’re serious about your career in the WordPress ecosystem, start planning your travel now. I’ll see you in Mumbai.
