WordCamp Port Harcourt 2026 is set to bring together WordPress users, designers, developers, content creators, entrepreneurs, and digital enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond for a day of learning, collaboration, and community building.

The event will take place on 21 February 2026 at the Celebr8 Center, 35 Olu Obasanjo Road, Port Harcourt, and is fully volunteer-led, in line with the global WordCamp tradition.

Growing the WordPress Community in the Niger Delta

Port Harcourt has a fast-growing tech and creative ecosystem, and WordCamp Port Harcourt continues to play a key role in nurturing local talent, encouraging open-source contribution, and creating access to digital skills.

Since its inception, the WordCamp Port Harcourt community has focused on:

• Supporting beginners taking their first steps with WordPress
• Helping freelancers and agencies improve their workflows and businesses
• Introducing students and young professionals to open-source culture
• Connecting local creators to the global WordPress ecosystem

WordCamp Port Harcourt 2026 builds on this foundation by creating a space where people can learn, share experiences, and form meaningful connections.

What to Expect at WordCamp Port Harcourt 2026

Attendees can look forward to a full day of practical and engaging sessions covering topics such as:

• WordPress for business and entrepreneurship
• Design, performance, and user experience
• Content creation and digital publishing
• Security, hosting, and website management
• The future of work, skills development, and WordPress

The event will feature talks from a variety of speakers, panel discussions, speed build challenge, and opportunities to interact with sponsors and community partners.

As with all WordCamps, sessions are designed to be accessible to a wide range of experience levels—from complete beginners to seasoned professionals.

Community, Not Just a Conference

Beyond talks and presentations, WordCamp Port Harcourt 2026 emphasizes the importance of community. Attendees will have opportunities to:

• Network with fellow WordPress users and professionals
• Meet contributors and community organizers
• Learn how to get involved with WordPress meetups and future events
• Share ideas and experiences in a welcoming, inclusive environment

Meals, drinks, and community freebies are included with tickets, helping to create a relaxed and engaging atmosphere throughout the day.

Organized by Volunteers

WordCamp Port Harcourt 2026 is organized by a dedicated team of local volunteers who contribute their time and skills to make the event possible. The organizing team works closely with the global WordCamp community to ensure the event aligns with WordCamp guidelines and open-source values.

Support from sponsors helps keep ticket prices affordable and ensures the event remains accessible to students, freelancers, and small business owners.

Get Involved

Whether you’re a WordPress user, a business owner, a student, or someone curious about open-source technology, WordCamp Port Harcourt 2026 offers something for you.

To learn more, purchase tickets, or find out how to get involved as a volunteer or sponsor, visit:
https://portharcourt.wordcamp.org/2026/

WordCamp Port Harcourt 2026 looks forward to welcoming the WordPress community to the Garden City for a day of learning, sharing, and celebrating the power of open source.