WordCamp Europe 2025, scheduled to take place from June 5 – 7, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland is looking for organizers to make this flagship event a grand success. The planning phase of this event will start in September 2024.
Organizers will be involved in weekly or bi-weekly meetings leading up to the event and will work in teams including Budget, Community, Content, and Design.
The WordCamp Europe 2024 in Torino, Italy received prestigious patronage from the European Parliament, granted by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament. The event emphasized accessibility and inclusivity and was attended by 2,584 attendees from over 70 countries. The 2023 and 2022 events were heavily criticized by the community for lack of diversity in speaker lineups and organizing teams but the 2024 version more than made up for it.
WordCamp Europe 2025 looks to be on the right track when it comes to accessibility and sustainability. The venue Messe and Congress Center Basel are fully accessible for people with mobility challenges and prioritize environmental sustainability. However, the event coincides with Eid ul-Adha, a major Muslim holiday.
The organizers have assured that: “While we cannot change the dates, the organizing team is committed to making WCEU 2025 more inclusive of attendees who are celebrating Eid ul-Adha. To do this, we will consult with the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Working Group and attendees of the Muslim community to find initiatives that support them to feel welcome at our event during those dates.”
The last date for applying is August 31, 2024, at 23:59 CEST. While it is recommended that applicants be based within European time zones due to meeting schedules, any WordPress enthusiast from around the globe can apply.
Though all WordCamp communications will be in English, knowledge of French or German is essential to apply for the local team.
Those interested in hosting WordCamp Europe 2026 are encouraged to apply for the 2025 organizing team to gain valuable experience and insight into event logistics and organizational requirements.
