Crossword Bonus: WordCamp Asia
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Apr 21, 2026 A lively on-the-ground report from WordCamp Asia with scenes from Contributor Day and bustling lunchroom culture. Talks about plugin reviews, AI’s growing footprint and proposed disclosure ideas. Notes Contact Form 7 moving to maintenance and debates over page builder showdowns. Mentions Wapu art, Campus Connect internships, and dinner talks about admin design and agency worries.
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Kinsta Dinner Talk And Education Spotlight
- Luke attended dinners and was a guest speaker at a Kinsta dinner where he talked about product design principles in the WordPress admin.
- He noticed the education team gaining attention for Campus Connect and internship programs.
Education Builds The Contributor Pipeline
- WordPress Education focuses on university engagement through Campus Connect and internships to build contributor pipelines.
- Luke frames education as a flywheel for raising the next generation of contributors.
Wapu Gallery And Luke's Plugin Directory Talk
- Day one included a Wapu art gallery, Mary interview, and Luke's talk about plugin directory changes.
- He enjoyed the gallery variety, mentioned missing specific Wapus, and hinted at controversial opinions in his talk.