WordCamp Europe Seeks New Host City for 2026

WordCamp Europe is now seeking a host city for its 2026 event. Teams with experience organizing one or more WordCamps in a European city are encouraged to apply. Although hosting the world’s largest WordPress event may seem challenging, applicants will have the support of an experienced core organizing team. The organizing team will work collaboratively for around nine months before the event to ensure all preparations run smoothly.

Applications are open until Friday, 15 November 2024. The final decision on the 2026 host city is expected by Friday, 29 November 2024. Applicants should consider an appropriate venue that can accommodate 1,500 seats in a main auditorium-style layout, with additional spaces for breakout tracks and workshops, as well as around 15 rooms for support functions.

The Host City Selection Committee is committed to fairness, providing equal assistance to all applicants. Applications will be evaluated based on survey responses, with rankings used to determine the final selection. Preference will be given to countries that have not previously hosted WordCamp Europe, as past events have taken place in the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Spain, Austria, France, Serbia, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland.

The team from the selected city will be invited to join the organizing team for WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, where they will gain valuable insights. The current organizing team will provide guidance on processes, offer ongoing support, and ensure a smooth handover for the 2026 event.

Check out the call for host cities announcement for more information.