We are currently curating this year’s lineup of talks, panel discussions, and workshops. While we work on the full session schedule, here is how the conference tracks will operate:
Conference Tracks
Main Track
Runs Morning to Evening (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Runs continuously throughout the day.
- Features keynote addresses, product design workflows, content creation strategies, community stories, and business sessions accessible to attendees across all experience levels.
Dev Track
Focused, Scheduled Sessions Across the Day
- Runs scheduled deep-dive blocks including, live coding demos, and architectural teardowns.
- This scheduled setup lets engineers take in dedicated technical masterclasses without missing key community keynotes.
Lunch & Tea Breaks
Catering is provided on-site for all registered attendees.
Both days include scheduled tea/snacks break and a full community lunch hour with refreshments, giving attendees time to recharge, and network.
Hallway Track & Networking
Open all day across the breakout lounges and outdoor terraces.
This space is dedicated to spontaneous meetups, visiting sponsor exhibits, and connecting with peers outside the lecture halls.
Two Distinct Days
WordCamp Nairobi 2026 is structured across two distinct days, bringing together the broader digital ecosystem.
Beyond deep dives into WordPress, the conference spans a wide spectrum of the modern web: from design systems, digital marketing, and content strategy to freelance operations, personal development, leadership, and mental wellness in tech.
Day 1: Beginners & Fundamentals Day
Friday, 27th November 2026
We will open the first day with accessible sessions tailored tailored for newcomers, students, creators, and entrepreneurs stepping into the ecosystem.
Alongside foundational WordPress sessions covering site architecture, content publishing, and design best practices, the day explores essential personal and professional growth topics. Speakers will share insights on working with clients, career transitions into digital industries, creative storytelling, and maintaining work-life balance.
It is an open, welcoming day designed to demystify technical tools, spark practical business ideas, and give attendees the clarity and confidence to launch and grow their presence online.
Day 2: Builders & Contributors Day
Saturday, 28th November 2026
The 2nd day shifts into advanced technical execution, specialized masterclasses, and hands-on collaboration across WordPress and the modern .
Tailored for engineers, experienced designers, and agency teams, sessions tackle full-site architecture, custom plugin engineering, performance optimization, Artificial Intelligence, and emerging web technologies.
The day also dedicates focus areas to open-source contribution, inviting participants to contribute to WordPress.
It is an intensive, practical space where builders level up their craft, exchange code workflows, and collaborate directly on the future of the open web.