WordCamp Masaka 2026 will take place on 4 July 2026 in Masaka, bringing together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and digital creators from across the region for a one-day technology and open-source conference.
The event marks the fourth edition of WordCamp Masaka and has become one of the most consistent WordPress community gatherings in Africa. It is organised by Ugandan WordPress contributors with support from the WordPress Foundation, which oversees the global WordPress open-source project.
Organisers expect more than 400 attendees, over 10 speakers, and at least two practical workshops during the event. The programme will include talks, panel discussions, networking sessions, and hands-on learning activities focused on digital publishing and online business development.
This year’s theme, “Building Inclusive Digital Economies,” will focus on digital access, skills development, sustainability, and the role of technology in supporting African businesses and communities.
Sessions are expected to cover a wide range of topics, including WordPress website management, plugin and theme development, WooCommerce solutions, agency growth, online business operations, and community building.
According to organisers, the conference is designed for people working with WordPress across different industries, including web developers, designers, agency owners, entrepreneurs, and small business operators.
Early-bird tickets are currently available between UGX 20,000 and 30,000, while the call for speakers remains open until 30 May 2026.
The previous edition featured speakers such as Bami Iroko, Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, and Samuel Osei. Organisers said the full speaker lineup for 2026 is still being finalised.
WordCamp events form part of a global community programme that has hosted more than 1,200 conferences across 75 cities and 60 countries since 2006.
Sponsors supporting the Masaka edition include WordPress.com, Jetpack, Hostinger, Bluehost, and Elementor.
The WordPress Foundation said sponsorship rules are designed to keep WordCamp events community-led instead of commercially driven.
WordCamp Masaka also reflects the steady growth of the WordPress community in East Africa and follows earlier African events such as WordCamp Cape Town 2011 and WordCamp Johannesburg 2019.
Registration for the event is currently open. Register now on the official ticket platform.
