WordPress Pokhara Meetup: Hands-On Workshop & Community Insights

Join us for the next WordPress Pokhara Meetup, where we bring you a dynamic mix of hands-on learning and community updates! This time, we have two incredible speakers who will share their expertise and insights to help you grow as a WordPress developer and community member.

### Session 1: Hands-On Workshop – Building a WordPress Plugin from Scratch

Speaker: Regan Khadgi, WordPress Solution Engineer
Description:
Dive into the world of WordPress plugin development with this interactive workshop! Whether you're a developer eager to expand your skills or someone curious about creating custom solutions, this session is perfect for you.
What you’ll learn:

• Understanding the WordPress plugin structure.
• Writing your first lines of code to create a custom plugin.
• Best practices for extending WordPress functionality.

Prerequisites:

• A WordPress installation (local or online).
• Basic knowledge of PHP and WordPress concepts.

About Regan:
Regan is a seasoned WordPress Solution Engineer with over 13 years of experience. He has developed plugins and managed high-traffic WordPress sites for Onlinekhabar.com and Plantura, a German-based gardening company. As an active contributor to the WordPress community, Regan has been a speaker, volunteer, and organizer at multiple WordCamps.
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### Session 2: Community & WordCamp Nepal 2025 Updates

Speaker: Surendra Shrestha, CEO & Founder of Rigorous Web and Aarambha Themes

Description:
Get the latest updates on WordCamp Nepal 2025 and discover how you can contribute to the WordPress community. Surendra will share his journey, insights on fostering collaboration within the WordPress ecosystem, and how community efforts shape the future of WordPress.

About Surendra:
Surendra is a Certified WordPress Expert at Codeable, with over a decade of experience in WordPress development. He is the CEO of Rigorous Web and Aarambha Themes and has led initiatives like WordCamp Kathmandu and WordCamp Asia. His dedication to innovation and community-building has made him a respected figure in the global WordPress community.