WordCamp Asia 2024 has garnered various reviews highlighting its achievements and experiences. Here’s a summary of what has been shared:

• Event Overview: WordCamp Asia 2024 was a significant event that demonstrated the expanding global influence of the WordPress community, with attendees from over 70 countries and 36% being first-time participants².
• Speakers and Sessions: The event featured 55 speakers, including prominent figures like Noel Tock, Ben Thompson, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Matt Mullenweg, and Ju-Chun Ko, who provided valuable insights².
• Contributor Day: A historic moment for WordCamp Asia with 627 contributors, marking it as the biggest Contributor Day in Asia and a first for Taiwan. It welcomed 110 new contributors, showcasing the growing enthusiasm within the community².
• Attendance: There were 1892 registrants and 1320 attendees at the event, with over 6300 people joining via Livestream².
• Feedback: Some attendees noted a more commercial atmosphere, with a focus on business rather than WordPress users. Budgets seemed tighter, with companies not spending as much as in previous years¹.
• Networking: The event was praised for its networking opportunities, allowing attendees to make meaningful connections and catch up with old friends¹.
• Venue and Activities: The Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taipei hosted the event, and activities like the Ningxia Night Market added to the overall experience¹.
• Future Events: Excitement is already building for WordCamp Asia 2025, which is set to take place in Manila, Philippines in February 2025².Overall, despite some noting a shift towards a more commercial approach, WordCamp Asia 2024 was still considered a success, offering rich experiences, networking opportunities, and a showcase of the community’s growth and diversity. Looking forward, the community is excited about the next WordCamp Asia in Manila². If you’re interested in more detailed personal experiences or specific aspects of the event, I can look up more information for you.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/15/2024
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(2) WordCamp Asia 2024 Recap: More Commercial, Less Investment, but Still a …. https://freemius.medium.com/wordcamp-asia-2024-recap-more-commercial-less-investment-but-still-a-blast-x1f4a5-b17107af722b.
(3) WordCamp Asia 2024 Recaps, and Next! – WordCamp Asia 2024. Up.
(4) WordCamp Asia 2024 Digest: Stories, Recaps, and More. https://asia.wordcamp.org/2024/wordcamp-asia-2024-digest-stories-recaps-and-more/.
(5) WordCamp Asia 2024: Building the Future of WordPress – Hostinger. https://www.hostinger.com/blog/wordcamp-asia-2024-recap.