{"id":1433,"date":"2026-05-06T11:53:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T18:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?page_id=1433"},"modified":"2026-07-28T06:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T13:56:08","slug":"contributor-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2026\/contributor-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Contributor Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re delighted to see that you\u2019re interested in joining Contributor Day at WordCamp US 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 75;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/KZNx48BqbDM4D3DP8\">Sign Up to Attend Contributor Day<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Contributor Day is on Sunday, August 16, starting at 9:00 am, and ending at 5:00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who can attend:<\/strong> <a href=\"#signup\">Please sign up in advance via this form<\/a>. All are welcome at WCUS 2026 Contributor Day, regardless of whether or not you are a ticketed WCUS attendee. Didn&#8217;t sign up? That&#8217;s ok, you can still come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below you can find all the information you need for a successful Contributor Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-contributor-day\">What is Contributor Day?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why-should-i-sign-up\">Why should I sign up?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-can-i-expect\">What can I expect?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-can-i-contribute\">How can I contribute?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-can-i-prepare-for-contributor-day\">How can I prepare for Contributor Day?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#contributor-day-teams\">Contributor Day Teams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#signup\">Sign Up for Contributor Day<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-3-background-color has-background is-style-dots is-style-dots--1\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"what-is-contributor-day\">What is Contributor Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This all-day hackathon and networking event is where new and existing contributors work together on various WordPress-specific projects. For folks new to contributing, it is a wonderful opportunity to visit with different teams, observe, and potentially begin contributing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress is created and maintained by people like <strong>you<\/strong>. You can make a difference, even in just one day. Contributor Day activities include translating, writing documentation, fixing bugs, testing, and so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is your first time contributing, don\u2019t worry! Read on so you\u2019re prepared to make the most of the day. Contributor Day offers you an opportunity to learn how to contribute to WordPress, sharpen your skills by collaborating with other members of the community, get to know us a little more, and have an all-around great time.&nbsp;It\u2019s a day of fun and connection, but you might still be asking yourself\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-contributing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">What is contributing?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/contribute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contributing<\/a> to an open source project, like WordPress, means actively participating in its development, improvement, and maintenance. This can involve technical or non-technical tasks, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technical tasks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Test and report bugs on the WordPress core software, themes, and plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write and submit patches for bug fixes or new features to WordPress core or plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design or develop a WordPress theme or plugin and share it on WordPress.org<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on the WordPress mobile apps \u2013 contribute to the code, improve the UX and tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Non-technical tasks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write or improve documentation for WordPress&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help translate WordPress into your local language \u2013 you can translate documents, videos (and\/or add subtitles), for example&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the WordPress support forums and help other users solve problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help, create or improve the WordPress lesson plans and related materials for instructors&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to promoting WordPress&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take photos for the Openverse and\/or help curate these&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize or participate in local WordPress meetups and WordCamps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026 as well many, many more ways to contribute! Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make.wordpress.org<\/a> to learn more about the various teams and what they do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"why-should-i-sign-up\">Why should I sign up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reasons are countless, but here are a few:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use (and love!) WordPress like we do, you know it relies on each and every contribution to be the awesome tool that powers over 40% of the web. The number one reason to sign up and bring your best is because without contributors like you, WordPress wouldn\u2019t be what it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there\u2019s more, of course! You also get to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet other contributors, make new friends, and expand your professional network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your skills for good and learn (or test out) new skills.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an amazing time \u2013 get energized by the buzz of the contributor community!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"what-can-i-expect\">What can I expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, you can expect to have a great day while helping make your favorite open-source software even better. More specifically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can expect a lot of buzz in the rooms. Contributor Days are known to be dynamic events, with energy flowing in all directions!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can expect some solid guidance to help you bring out your absolute best!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also expect a variety of options to contribute \u2013 and all the flexibility you need. If you want to contribute with your strengths \u2013 that\u2019s great! If you\u2019d rather pursue a new interest \u2013 also great. You can even move around to different teams during the event!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"how-can-i-contribute\">How can I contribute?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways to connect. You can contribute in person (if you\u2019re joining the event in Phoenix) or remotely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"contributing-in-person\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Contributing in person<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re joining us in person, thank you for stepping up to bring your best to the table, literally! We\u2019re all committed to making sure you have a great event \u2013 here\u2019s all you need to know:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date: <\/strong>Sunday, <strong>August 16, 9:00 am-5:00 pm MST<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please keep in mind that in order to attend and participate in WordCamp US Contributor Day, <strong>you need to sign up<\/strong> via the <a href=\"#signup\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#signup\">form below<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"schedule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8:00 am &#8211; Registration opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:00 am &#8211; Doors open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30 am &#8211; Opening remarks &amp; team intros<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:00 am &#8211; Find your team &amp; start contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:45 am &#8211; Group photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:00 pm &#8211; Lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30 pm &#8211; Teams resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00 pm &#8211; Afternoon coffee break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:30 pm &#8211; Team summaries and wrap-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:00 pm &#8211; Contributor Day ends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please plan to arrive a few minutes before before the designated start time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Contributing remotely<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for joining us even though you cannot make it to Contributor Day in-person!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Join us in the #contributor-day <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack channel<\/a>. Once there, you can join the channel for the team(s) you plan to join. We\u2019ll have someone there to guide you throughout the day!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date: Sunday, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/time.is\/compare\/0900AM_16_Aug_2026_in_Phoenix\">August 16, 9:00 am-5:00 pm MST<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"schedule-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color\">Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:00 am &#8211; Welcome on Slack channel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:15 am &#8211; Meet with the teams on their own channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:30 &#8211; Group photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:00 \u2013 2:00 pm &#8211; Lunch break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:00 \u2013 4:30 pm &#8211; Further contributing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-3-background-color has-background is-style-dots is-style-dots--2\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"how-can-i-prepare-for-contributor-day\">How can I prepare for Contributor Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/login.wordpress.org\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wordpress.org<\/a> account. This account can be used for all contributing activities.<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/lesson-plan\/creating-a-wordpress-org-account\/#creating-your-account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Learn WordPress has a helpful guide to get started.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/gravatar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gravatar.com<\/a> account. If you\u2019d like to use an image\/avatar on your WordPress Profile go to gravatar.com and create an account using the same email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join the international Make WordPress Slack team.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For this you need an invitation: While logged in with your wordpress.org account, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress + Slack page<\/a> and click the button to &#8220;Login to Slack as @yourname&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the prompts to set up your Slack account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for the #contributor-day channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;d like, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download the Slack app<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Please Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you plan to contribute to the core, design, or meta teams, you\u2019ll likely need to set up a local development server. We recommend Docker. These&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/tutorials\/getting-started\/#setting-up-your-development-environment\">setup instructions<\/a>&nbsp;will walk you through how to set that up. If you\u2019re not able to get this working on your own, someone can help during the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get ready to plug in!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"contributor-day-teams\">Contributor Day Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you sign up for Contributor Day, you\u2019ll be able to pick your team. Or you can decide later, even during Contributor Day itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/contribute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/contribute\/<\/a> to help decide which team might be a good fit for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The a11y group provides accessibility expertise across the project. Join this table to help make WordPress and all our resources accessible. This is for you if you\u2019re passionate (or even just interested) in accessibility.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/accessibility\/handbook\/get-involved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contribute to Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join this table if you\u2019re interested in organizing a meetup or a WordCamp. There are groups working to support events, create outreach and training programs, and generally support the community.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/community\/2019\/10\/04\/how-to-contribute-to-the-global-community-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contribute to the Community team<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The core team contributes to the background code for WordPress. Join this table to write new code, update existing code, or even fix bugs. This is for you if you know PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or CSS \u2013 there are tasks for all levels.<br>Contribute to Core<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WordPress Core Performance Team is dedicated to monitoring, enhancing, and promoting performance in WordPress core and its surrounding ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of the WordPress Coding Standards is to create a baseline for collaboration and review within various aspects of the WordPress open source project and community, from core code to themes to plugins.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contribute to Core<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Core AI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Core AI Team coordinates and accelerates AI efforts across the project, focusing on responsible innovation that aligns with WordPress values. We use a plugin-first approach to explore AI-powered features, share a public roadmap, and collaborate with other teams.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contribute to Core AI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Education team creates clear, accessible pathways into the open source ecosystem, helping learners turn their knowledge into practice, discover their strengths, and understand how their contributions can make a real impact.Through hands-on programs and supportive communities, we empower people to grow new skills and take their first steps as contributors to the WordPress ecosystem.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">GatherPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GatherPress is a community-driven project designed to meet the diverse needs of event organizers within the WordPress ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive event management tool that integrates seamlessly with WordPress and BuddyPress. The project is open-source, encouraging contributions from the community to improve and expand its features.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/gatherpress.org\/what-is-gatherpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about GatherPress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hosting team works to improve WordPress\u2019 end-user experience across hosting environments. Join this table if you\u2019d like to help out making sure WordPress works well on the most diverse sets of hosting stacks.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/hosting\/handbook\/get-involved\/contributor-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contribute to Hosting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Meta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Meta team makes the WordPress.org site, provides support, and builds tools for use by all the contributor groups. Join this table if you want to help make WordPress.org better.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/meta\/handbook\/getting-started\/contributor-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contribute to Meta<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Photo Directory team moderates every photo submitted to the WordPress Photo Directory. Join this table to work on improving the directory itself, and provide resources and documentation to educate, encourage, and facilitate photo contributors.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photo Directory blog<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/photos\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photos FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Test Team works to improve WordPress quality and usability by advancing the development process through manual and automated testing. Whether through a browser, app, terminal, or code, the team focuses on testing across the entire WordPress ecosystem, including Core and Gutenberg, mobile apps and themes, and feature plugins and importers.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/test\/handbook\/get-started-at-contributor-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contribute to the Test team<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">WordPress Playground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress Playground is an experimental project that brings WordPress to the browser without requiring a server. It allows users to test plugins, themes, and core updates in a lightweight, browser-based environment, making it easier to experiment with and learn WordPress.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/playground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about WordPress Playground<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">WordPress TV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The TV team reviews and approves every video submitted to WordPress.tv. They also help WordCamps with video post-production and are responsible for the captioning and subtitling of published videos. Reviewing videos is a great way to learn about WordPress and help the community: experience is not required to get involved.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/tv\/\">Learn more about WordPress TV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Connector Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t see your table? Come to the Connector Table. Contributor Day has 13 groups set up, but WordPress runs on far more than 13 teams. If you already contribute somewhere that isn&#8217;t on the list, or you&#8217;re brand new and not sure where to start, this is your table. Tell us what you work on or what you&#8217;re curious about, and we&#8217;ll connect you to the right people, help you take a first step, or get you set up at a table of your own. Experienced or first-timer, there&#8217;s a place for you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:-15px\">Areas you can still contribute to from the Connector Table:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Documentation<\/a> \u2013 write and improve the docs that help everyone use WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Support<\/a> \u2013 answer questions and help users in the forums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Themes<\/a> \u2013 review and support themes in the directory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plugins<\/a> \u2013 review and support plugins in the directory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/polyglots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polyglots<\/a> \u2013 translate WordPress into the world&#8217;s languages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Training<\/a> \u2013 build lessons and workshops for Learn WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/cli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WP-CLI<\/a> \u2013 work on the command-line tools for WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/openverse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Openverse<\/a> \u2013 improve the search engine for openly licensed media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/WordPress.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress.tv<\/a> \u2013 curate and caption WordPress videos and talks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-dots is-style-dots--3\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"signup\">Sign up for<br>Contributor Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 75;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/KZNx48BqbDM4D3DP8\">Sign Up to Attend Contributor Day<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re delighted to see that you\u2019re interested in joining Contributor Day at WordCamp US 2026! When: Contributor Day is on Sunday, August 16, starting at 9:00 am, and ending at 5:00 pm. Who can attend: Please sign up in advance via this form. 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