Making Your First Contribution to WordPress (Online and Physical - Hybrid)

Join us for an inspiring session with WordPress contributor Patrick Lumumba as he guides you through making your first meaningful contribution to the WordPress open-source project! Whether you're a coder, designer, writer, or simply passionate about WordPress, you'll learn practical ways to get involved and give back to the community. Patrick will share his personal journey from first-time contributor to project leadership, demystify the contribution process, and help you find beginner-friendly ways to participate based on your skills. This hands-on workshop will cover everything from setting up your environment to submitting your first patch or documentation improvement. Leave with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to start your WordPress contribution journey and help shape the future of the web's most popular CMS!