If you’re new to WordCamp, you might be wondering just what to expect. Here are some tips and tricks to navigate you through WordCamp Philly like a pro!
We suggest perusing the sessions before the day of the event to plan out your Saturday. The schedule is broken into four tracks: Developer, Designer, Business/Freelance and WordPress 101. The Developer Track tends to lean more towards heavier-lifting kind of code so it does require a foundation to understand the content. The Designer Track encompasses some code-based topics and also general design topics. The Business/Freelance Track covers topics that more generally apply to all people of all levels from various backgrounds. The WordPress 101 Track is your bare-bones basics of WordPress in a hands-on format.
On the morning of Saturday, October 28, you’ll check in at the registration table to receive your badge. This is your key to getting into everything including the After-Party. Then enjoy some conversation over coffee in the unofficial Hallway Track before the sessions start. Don’t forget to check out the sponsor tables as well.
The day will kick off with opening remarks and keynote. A full day of sessions will follow. You can stick to one track or feel free to hop around and sample a little of each. If you feel like you need a break, skip a session and take a breather. Lunch and snacks will be offered on site with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. At the end of the day, there will be a little bit of chill time before the After-Party.
The After-Party is a place to really get social. There will be finger foods and a cash bar. All of the WordCamp Philly organizers will be there and able to talk more casually than during the sessions. It’s a great place to solidify new connections and just relax and enjoy being in the midst of fellow WordPress lovers.
The fun isn’t over; Sunday, October 29, is Contributor Day! There is no experience necessary to participate. Contributor Day is an all-day, hands-on event where we all give back to WordPress. Maybe you want to spruce up some documentation, or maybe answer some questions in the forums, or maybe work on some code? Whatever it is, Contributor Day is the perfect time to do it. Snacks and coffee will be provided.
The most important thing to remember is to trust in the community. If you have a question, ask it. If you have a suggestion, tell it. If you have knowledge to give, share it. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.