{"id":5,"date":"2025-08-31T17:32:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T09:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malaysia.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?p=5"},"modified":"2025-10-18T11:49:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T03:49:57","slug":"call-for-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malaysia.wordcamp.org\/2025\/call-for-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"display-none has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><em>Organizers note:<\/em> Submissions to this form will automatically create draft posts for the Speaker and Session post types. Feel free to customize the form, but deleting or renaming the following fields will break the automation: Name, Email, WordPress.org Username, Your Bio, Session Title, Session Description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exciting news! <strong>WordCamp Malaysia<\/strong> is back and better than ever. We are thrilled to announce that applications for speakers are now open! Join us on&nbsp;<strong>December 6th and 7th, 2025<\/strong>, at&nbsp;<strong>Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Selangor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speakers are the heart and soul of WordCamp. That being said, this is your chance to share your insights, passion, skills, and diverse perspectives with the vibrant WordPress community in Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-text-align-left has-accent-1-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><blockquote><p>Speaker applications are now <strong>CLOSED<\/strong>. Stay tuned for the selected lineup!<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thank you for the overwhelming number of applications. We are currently selecting the speaker lineup &#8211; stay tuned!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-3-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/malaysia.wordcamp.org\/2025\/schedule\/\">View Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay informed with these essential dates for WordCamp Malaysia 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call for Speakers Opens<\/td><td>1st September 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call for Speakers Closes<\/td><td>30th September 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Announcement of Selected Speakers<\/td><td><em>TBA<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Publication of Slot Schedule<\/td><td><em>TBA<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to propose multiple topics, please submit the form multiple times, once for each topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--1\">Visa Letter Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require a visa to travel to Malaysia for WordCamp this December 2025, we can provide an official letter from WordPress Community Support to assist you in your visa application. Simply fill out the form below using the button and we will send you the letter as soon as we can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/FMJE4n33sBxympnz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Visa Letter Form<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presentation Formats:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to offer dynamic presentation formats that cater to diverse styles and interests. Here\u2019s how you can share your expertise at WordCamp Malaysia 2025:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Long Talks:<\/strong><br>\u2013 Duration: 30 minutes plus a Q&amp;A session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightning Talks:<br><\/strong>\u2013 Duration: 5 to 15 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>:<br>\u2013 All sessions will be conducted in English and Bahasa Melayu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those seeking inspiration, we have a range of suggested topics that cater to the diverse interests of our WordPress community:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Development<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headless WP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WP for enterprise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multisite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multilingual, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn WP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DEIB, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UI\/UX &amp; typography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business &amp; Marketing<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Success stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-invoicing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copywriting, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Others<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Latest trends &amp; technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need to Be an Experienced Speaker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely not! Whether you\u2019re a seasoned speaker or taking the stage for the first time, we welcome you to apply. Our aim is to ensure WordCamp Malaysia reflects the rich diversity and talent of the Malaysian WordPress community. If you\u2019re new to speaking, don\u2019t worry \u2014 we\u2019re here to support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other things to know:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your talk should follow our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/code-of-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">code of conduct<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your presentation slides will be reviewed before the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your talk will be recorded and published on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.tv<\/a>&nbsp;after the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speaker Applications are Closed!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thank you for the overwhelming number of applications. 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