The Summer Photo Contest kicks off with three live opening sessions on July 28, designed to welcome participants from around the world. Whether you’re in Asia, Europe, the Americas, or beyond, there’s a time slot that works for you.
These sessions will be held via Zoom, and all registered participants will receive the link by email a few days before the event.
What to expect
The opening session will help you get started with the contest and the WordPress Photo Directory. Here’s what we’ll cover:
- How the Summer Photo Contest works
- An introduction to the WordPress Photo Directory
- The types of photos we’re looking for
- The judging criteria and how winners will be selected
- A reveal of the prizes for the winning entries
- Time for questions and answers
Whether you’re a regular contributor or this is your first time, this session will help you participate with confidence.
When to Join
We’re offering three sessions to accommodate different time zones and languages:
| Time (UTC) | Region / Audience | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July – 12:00 UTC | Africa & Asia | English |
| 28 July – 18:00 UTC | Spain & LATAM | Spanish |
| 28 July – 20:00 UTC | US & Canada | English |
If you’re in Europe, feel free to join any session — the labels are just there to help with time zones.
Not sure what time that is for you? Here’s a detailed reference:
Africa & Asia Session
28 July – 12:00 UTC
Language: English
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| Accra (Ghana) | 12:00 |
| Lagos (Nigeria) | 13:00 |
| Nairobi (Kenya) | 15:00 |
| Cape Town (South Africa) | 14:00 |
| Cairo (Egypt) | 14:00 |
| Istanbul (Türkiye) | 15:00 |
| Dubai (UAE) | 16:00 |
| Karachi (Pakistan) | 17:00 |
| Mumbai (India) | 17:30 |
| Dhaka (Bangladesh) | 18:00 |
| Jakarta (Indonesia) | 19:00 |
| Bangkok (Thailand) | 19:00 |
| Manila (Philippines) | 20:00 |
| Tokyo (Japan) | 21:00 |
| Sydney (Australia) | 22:00 |
Spain & LATAM Session
28 July – 18:00 UTC
Language: Spanish
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| Madrid (Spain) | 20:00 |
| Canary Islands | 19:00 |
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | 15:00 |
| Santiago (Chile) | 14:00 |
| Montevideo (Uruguay) | 15:00 |
| Bogotá (Colombia) | 13:00 |
| Lima (Peru) | 13:00 |
| Quito (Ecuador) | 13:00 |
| Mexico City (Mexico) | 13:00 |
| La Paz (Bolivia) | 14:00 |
| San José (Costa Rica) | 12:00 |
| Guatemala City | 12:00 |
US & Canada Session
28 July – 20:00 UTC
Language: Spanish
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| New York (EDT) | 16:00 |
| Chicago (CDT) | 15:00 |
| Denver (MDT) | 14:00 |
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 13:00 |
| Vancouver (PDT) | 13:00 |
| Toronto (EDT) | 16:00 |
| Mexico City (CDT) | 15:00 |
| Montreal (EDT) | 16:00 |
| Halifax (ADT) | 17:00 |
| São Paulo (Brazil) | 17:00 |
How to Join
No need to register for the sessions individually, if you’ve signed up for the contest, you should have received the Zoom links by email. If you haven’t, you can register via our Meetup group.
See you on July 28!