Behind every open-source project is a person with a story to share.
At the Open Source Library, our “books” are members of the WordPress and open-source community. Each one brings a different experience, perspective, and journey—from contributing code and organizing events to designing, translating, documenting, mentoring, and building communities.
During WordCamp Philippines 2026, you can meet these Open Source Books for a short one-on-one conversation. Choose someone whose story interests you, ask questions, and learn directly from their experiences.
Browse the Open Source Books
Meet the people who will be sharing their experiences at WordCamp Philippines 2026.
Dr. Tabassum Zafar
Dr. Tabassum Zafar is an emotional intelligence coach, educator, communication professional, bioscientist, and public health advocate from India.
Her story explores how communication, empathy, inclusive leadership, emotional resilience, and workplace well-being can help people and open-source communities grow stronger, collaborate more effectively, and build more sustainable ways of working.
Topics:
Effective Communication Skills for Future Leaders
Time Slots:
- 10:00 – 10:15
- 10:15 – 10:30
- 10:30 – 10:45
- 10:45 – 11:00
Chryz Concepcion
Chryz is a certified epigenetics professional and holistic body optimization coach based in Siquijor.
Her story explores a journey through multiple career pivots, burnout, recovery, and learning to work with the body’s natural strengths, offering practical insights for freelancers, agency owners, and creative entrepreneurs who want to build sustainable careers without sacrificing their well-being.
Topics:
Four Career Pivots Before I Found Aligned Work: What Freelancers Get Wrong About Burnout
What My Body Was Trying to Tell Me: The Signals I Ignored for Years and What Finally Made Me Listen
Time Slots:
- 02:00 – 02:15
- 02:30 – 02:45
- 03:45 – 04:00
Georgia Tan
Georgia Tan is the Co-founder and Head of Search at Switch Key Digital, where she helps brands combine SEO, user experience, and conversion strategy to create stronger search experiences and sustainable growth.
Her story explores the future of search in the AI era, building a career across digital marketing and leadership, and creating more opportunities for women in marketing, technology, and the wider digital community.
Topics:
From Content Writer to Global Agency Founder: Navigating Career Pivots & Building Inclusive Communities
Time Slots:
- 02:00 – 02:15
- 02:15 – 02:30
- 02:30 – 02:45
- 02:45 – 03:00
- 03:00 – 03:15
- 03:15 – 03:30
- 03:30 – 03:45
- 03:45 – 04:00
Yash Singh
Yash is a 20-year-old digital marketer who began exploring social media marketing, blogging, and video creation at the age of 13.
His story explores how an early interest in content led him into SEO, entrepreneurship, and co-founding TradeOps Consulting, where he helps home service companies strengthen their marketing and grow their businesses.
Topics:
From a Difficult Start at 13 to Building a 5-Figure Marketing Company at 20
Time Slots:
- 02:00 – 02:15
- 02:15 – 02:30
- 02:30 – 02:45
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Conversation
Browse the Open Source Books and choose someone whose story or experience interests you.
On Contributor Day, visit the Open Source Library area and check the available conversation schedule. Each session will be a short, one-on-one conversation, giving you time to ask questions and connect directly with your chosen Open Source Book.
You do not need to prepare anything in advance. Simply come with curiosity and a willingness to listen.
Everyone Has Something to Learn
The Open Source Library is for beginners, experienced contributors, students, developers, designers, writers, organizers, and anyone curious about the people behind WordPress.
You may leave with a useful piece of advice, a new perspective, or the confidence to begin your own contribution journey.
Browse the Open Source Books below and discover whose story you would like to hear.
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