WordCamp Europe 2025 & WCEU Diversity Scholarship | WPMore – January Issue 2025

Dear WordPress enthusiasts,

Welcome to the first WPMore newsletter of 2025! We’ve got exciting updates from the WordPress community, particularly about WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel. Let’s dive into what’s brewing in the WordPress world.

WordCamp Europe 2025: Your Ticket to WordPress Excellence

Basel, Switzerland is gearing up to host what might be the biggest WordCamp Europe yet. After the stellar success of WCEU 2024 in Torino with nearly 3,000 attendees, the 2025 edition is expected to welcome up to 4,500 WordPress enthusiasts from June 5-7.

Want in on the action? Tickets are now available in two flavors:

– The General admission ticket at €50 (a steal for what you get!)

– The Micro-Sponsor ticket at €250 (perfect if you want to give back to the community)

Both tickets include access to all sessions, Contributor Day, lunch, coffee breaks, and the legendary After Party. Speaking of Contributor Day, while it’s included, you’ll need to register separately – it’s worth marking your calendar for June 5th.

Pro tip: You’ll need a WordPress.org account to purchase tickets. If you’re planning to bring your team, remember each person needs their own ticket, and you can easily transfer ownership through the confirmation email link.

A First for Europe: The WCEU Diversity Scholarship

Here’s something that makes me particularly proud of our community: WCEU 2025 is introducing its first-ever Diversity Scholarship program. Previously successful at WordCamp Asia, this initiative is now crossing continents thanks to the collaborative efforts of WordPress Community Support PBC and Queeromattic.

The scholarship is a game-changer for active WordPress contributors who:

– Haven’t experienced a flagship WordCamp before

– Need financial support to attend

– Represent underserved groups in open-source

– Are passionate about growing their local WordPress community

The package covers travel to Basel, accommodation, and event tickets. Applications are open until January 31st, 2025 – I’d strongly encourage eligible community members to apply.

T-Shirt Alert: Size Matters!

For those planning ahead, you’ve got until May 8th, 2025, to choose your t-shirt size. WCEU offers sizes from XS to 4XL in standard fit, with detailed measurements available. Don’t wait until the last minute – picking the right size now means one less thing to worry about later.

That’s all for this issue of WPMore! Got questions about WordCamp Europe 2025 or planning to attend? Drop me a line – I’d love to hear your thoughts.

See you in Basel!

Best,

WPMore

P.S. Remember, tickets are refundable until May 19th, 2025, but why would you want to miss this?