WordPress Academy: A Case Study from WordCamp Krakow

WordCamp Krakow 2025 became history on June 29th. And not just because it ended, but because it  showed us that there is a space where we can invite new members into our WordPress Community.

One year ago, during WordCamp Krakow 2024,  I decided to rethink how we run Contributor Day. Instead of keeping it just for experienced WordPress users, I wanted to open it up to those who were completely new to WordPress, curious about it, or just starting their journey.

Why did I do it?

When inviting people to WordCamp Krakow 2024 last year, I noticed that many of