Call for Speakers
WordCamp Netherlands 2026 is looking for inspiring speakers and workshop leaders! This year, our event will take place at Madurodam in The Hague on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November 2026.
Speaking at WordCamp?
We invite you to share your knowledge and experience with a broad audience of WordPress specialists, users, and entrepreneurs.
Whether you are an experienced speaker or giving a presentation for the first time, we welcome contributions from anyone with a valuable story to tell.
This year, we will again distinguish between general and deeply technical topics, and the rooms will be arranged accordingly. Entry-level topics may include Full Site Editing, design and UX/UI, content and SEO, project management, and accessibility.
Technical talks focus more on React/JavaScript, development concepts, PHP, plugin development, and architecture.
Please do not feel limited by the examples above. We are curious to hear your unique perspective!
Talks
At WordCamp Netherlands 2026, you choose how you want to share your knowledge.
We offer three formats, allowing room for both concise and more extensive topics:
- A lightning talk lasts twenty minutes, followed by a short Q&A. This format is ideal for quickly bringing one clear idea to the audience’s attention.
Maximum duration: 30 minutes. - A regular talk gives you 45 minutes of speaking time, followed by questions up to a maximum of one hour. This gives you enough room for practical examples and concrete tips.
- An in-depth talk lasts sixty minutes and offers room for a demo or detailed explanation, followed by fifteen minutes of Q&A.
Maximum duration: 75 minutes.
Workshops
In addition to talks, we organise workshops of up to two hours. In these hands-on sessions, you work together with participants on a case. Everyone leaves with new skills they can apply right away. Possible workshop topics, although you should not feel limited by these:
- Accessibility
- Site performance optimisation
- Multilingual solutions
- Contributing to open source
Frequently Asked Questions
Speaking at WordCamp Netherlands 2026 is a great opportunity to showcase your expertise and connect with a community of like-minded professionals.
You will have the chance to establish your name in the industry, receive valuable feedback, and contribute to the growth of the WordPress community.
The event attracts a diverse audience of developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and WordPress users.
In addition to knowledge sharing, WordCamp Netherlands offers many networking opportunities, both formal and informal.
Benefits of speaking at WordCamp Netherlands 2026:
- Visibility: Position yourself as an expert within the WordPress community and strengthen your professional profile.
- Networking opportunities: Meet other professionals, potential clients, and partners, and expand your network.
- Knowledge sharing: Share your knowledge and experience with an interested and engaged audience, and learn from others as well.
- Personal growth: Improve your presentation skills and receive valuable feedback from a diverse audience.
- Community support: Contribute to the growth and development of the WordPress community and help others move forward.
No, absolutely not. WordCamp Netherlands welcomes both experienced speakers and people giving a presentation for the first time. The most important thing is that you have a valuable story to tell. We will help you where needed.
That depends on the depth you want to offer.
A lightning talk, with a maximum duration of 30 minutes, works well for one clear idea.
A regular talk, with a maximum duration of 60 minutes, gives you room for practical examples.
An in-depth talk, with a maximum duration of 75 minutes, is ideal for complex or technical topics where you want to go into real depth.
No. Commercial or promotional presentations are not accepted. Your presentation must offer real value to the community, without direct advertising for your own services or products.
WordCamp Netherlands is primarily a Dutch-language event, but English-language sessions are also welcome. Please indicate in your application which language you would like to present in.
WordCamp is a community event run entirely by volunteers and sponsors.
Speakers do not receive financial compensation, but they do receive free access to the full event, including access to Madurodam.
No. Once you have been selected as a speaker, you will receive a free ticket from us. So please do not buy a ticket before you have received a message about your selection.
After the closing date on 31 July 2026, we will select the speakers during the month of August. The programme will be published in the week of 1 September.
You will receive a personal message about your selection.
Yes. Workshops last up to two hours and are hands-on in nature. In your application, you can indicate whether you would like to give a talk, a workshop, or both.
The topics listed are only examples and are not meant to be restrictive. We encourage you to think of a unique perspective that fits the WordPress community.
A connection with WordPress is preferred, but you do not need to be a developer. Topics such as project management, design, SEO, content, and accessibility are just as valuable as technical talks.