Are you passionate about making WordPress available in every language? Do you want to help break language barriers and make WordPress truly global? Join us at the Polyglots Table during Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2026!
Key details at a glance:
- Date: 9 April 2025, Thursday
- Location: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
- Schedule: Contributor Day Schedule
- Event Link: Translation Event (Make sure to RSVP by clicking Attend in-person or remotely in the events page so that your contributions get recognized)
- Table Leads: Suresha N (@nsuresha), Swapnil V. Patil (@patilswapnilv), Kinjal Dalwadi (@kinjaldalwadi)
You can join us in-person or online. You can start contributing at your own convenience and we hope to collaborate using the Polyglots Channel from 9.45 AM (Indian Standard Time) onward.
What to Expect at the Polyglots Tabl
Our Contributor Day agenda is packed with exciting activities and opportunities to contribute:
- Getting Started with Translations – A quick introduction for new contributors on how to translate WordPress and its ecosystem.
- Live Translation Sessions – Hands-on translation sprints where you can start translating WordPress core, themes, plugins, and HelpHub documentation.
- Meet & Learn from Polyglots Mentors – Get guidance from experienced General Translation Editors (GTEs) and Community Mentors.
- Translation Tools & Resources – Learn how to use GlotPress, translation memory, and other tools effectively.
- Localization Best Practices – Discuss common challenges, cultural nuances, and how to improve translations.
- Networking with Fellow Translators – Meet other contributors, exchange experiences, and collaborate on translation efforts.
- Cross Team Collaborations – Collaborate with other Make Teams across the project and make a positive impact.
Who Can Join?
Anyone! You don’t need prior experience in translation. Whether you’re a WordPress enthusiast, a native speaker of a language, or an experienced Polyglot, we welcome you to contribute. Bring your laptop, and we’ll help you get started!
How to Prepare
- Create a WordPress.org account (if you don’t have one yet).
- Join the WordPress Polyglots Slack Channel to connect with other contributors before and after the event.
- Check the Polyglots Handbook to familiarize yourself with translation guidelines.
Let’s Make WordPress More Inclusive!
By contributing to translations, you help WordPress reach more people worldwide. Join us at the Polyglots Table and be a part of this impactful mission. See you at WordCamp Asia 2026! Got questions? Drop a comment below or reach out via Slack!