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  • Call for Speakers

    Call for Speakers

    WordCamp Montclair
    June 28, 2025 – Montclair, NJ

    If you’ve ever been to a WordCamp, you know how informative and impactful the event can be. Come and share your WordPress knowledge with our community!

    WordCamp Montclair is looking for speakers who will educate, inspire, and inform attendees about topics related to WordPress.

    How to apply to speak

    To submit your proposal, please complete the speaker application form below. Your session can include a:

    • presentation with or without slides
    • hands-on workshop
    • demonstration of a tool or workflow, or something else

    If you have multiple session ideas, please submit each one separately, and limit yourself to three proposals, maximum. Sessions will fall into one of the following formats:

    • 30-minute talks with an additional 10-minute Q&A.
    • 30-minute panels of up to 3 people (not including emcee).

    The deadline to submit your proposal(s) is Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM EDT.

    Encouraging new or reluctant speakers

    Do you know a speaker you would like to hear?
    If you would like to nominate someone to speak, get in touch with us via our contact form. Please submit the speaker’s name, talk topic, and contact information.

    Want to talk through your idea before submitting a talk?
    Tempted to submit a speaker application but not quite sure of your talk title and description? Let complete our contact form. We’ll happily make arrangements to discuss.

    WordCamps are committed to diversity and equality, and we take our Code of Conduct seriously. We welcome and encourage people of all experiences, genders, ethnicities, and ages to apply.

    General guidelines for speakers and facilitators

    Sessions should be relevant to the world of WordPress. We are looking for a mix of talks and workshops that will appeal to attendees of all levels – WordPress beginners, theme and plugin developers, or anyone involved in managing WordPress sites of any size. 

    We are interested in talks that expand the knowledge of the WordPress community, highlighting new and innovative ideas, tools, and examples.

    Suggested topics include:

    • Design
    • Development
    • Content Creation
    • Accessibility
    • SEO
    • Remote Working
    • Managing/Growing your WordPress business
    • Giving Back to the WordPress Community
    • Any topic not mentioned above that’s WordPress related

    You do not need to be a professional speaker, but you should be experienced and knowledgeable about the topic you will be presenting or the workshop material you plan to facilitate.

    Robbie Adair talking about Using AI to Speed up your WordPress Development.
    Robbie Adair/robbieadair.com

    First-time speakers are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you need some inspiration, take a look at the talks on WordPress TV.

    To encourage fairness and diversity in speakers and topics selection, submissions will be reviewed by the organizing team using a semi-blind submission process. The initial review and ranking will be based solely on the title and description of the talk.

    Before the event, be prepared to team up with an organizer to review and refine your speaker slides, workshop content or other material for your presentation.

    Free admittance to WordCamp Montclair will be provided to speakers. Travel, accommodation, and other costs are not covered by us.

    Speaker Application Form

    Before submitting your speaker proposal, please log in to WordCamp.org using your WordPress.org account*.

    If you don’t have an account, please create one.

    * This is your account for the official WordPress.org website, rather than your personal WordPress site.

    Are you local to New Jersey?(required)

    Is this your first time being a speaker at a WordPress event?

  • Call for Sponsors

    We are excited to announce that the WordCamp Montclair Call for Sponsors is now officially open! 

    Join us at the state-of-the-art School of Media and Communications building at Montclair State University, conveniently located just 15 miles west of New York City. Visit our Locations page to learn more about our location at Montclair State University.

    Why Sponsor WordCamp Montclair 2025?

    WordCamp Montclair aims to provide a low cost conference that grows the WordPress community and we couldn’t do that without the generous support of our sponsors. 

    Your sponsorship not only contributes to the local WordPress community but also creates opportunities for networking and learning among attendees. It’s also an excellent opportunity for your organization to connect with like-minded individuals and enhance your visibility within the community.

    We offer various sponsorship levels designed to fit varying needs, ensuring that every contribution can have a meaningful impact. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and pricing, please visit our Become a Sponsor page.

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    • Gold Sponsor: $1,500
    • Silver Sponsor: $1,000
    • Bronze Sponsor: $500
    • MicroSponsor: $250
    • Local Supporter: $75

    For full details and sponsor benefits, please visit our Become a Sponsor page. We are looking forward to having you join us this year!

    Become a Sponsor

    If you’re ready to take the next step in supporting WordCamp Montclair and become a sponsor, please fill out our sponsorship application form, and our team will contact you shortly.

  • We’re happy to announce that WordCamp Montclair is officially on 
the calendar!

    WordCamp Montclair 2025 will be Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Montclair State University in the state-of-the-art School of Communications and Media building. Read more about our venue!