WordCamp Philly will be back in 2019, and soon we’ll be seeking more great speakers, volunteers and sponsors to create another memorable event for the WordPress community. But first, we’re kicking off our planning with an invitation to each of you to apply for a spot on our organizing team.
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We Have Photos from WordCamp Philly 2018!
If you enjoyed WordCamp Philly and would like to relive some moments from it, we have our first photos online now in an album for you to enjoy.
Thank You to Our Terrific Speakers and Volunteers
WordCamp Philly 2018 was a huge success, with nearly 400 tickets sold and a record number of speaker applications. The organizing team is thrilled with how smoothly the conference ran.
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We Plan to Post Videos of the Talks … Eventually
We recorded each of the talks for WordCamp Philly 2018 this weekend, and we plan to make them available online at WordPress TV as soon as possible. When will that be? We don’t know exactly. Depending on video format, quality and various other factors, it may be early in 2019. There were other WordCamps this weekend alone in Manchester, England; Utrecht, The Netherlands; Bucharest, Romania; Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; and Kigali, Rwanda.
We’ll retweet them when they are posted. Meanwhile, check out the videos from other #WordPress events at https://wordpress.tv/
A Big Thank-You to the Generous WordCamp Philly Sponsors
The organizing team for WordCamp Philly 2018 would like to send a special note of thanks to all of our sponsors. We’ve said it many times, and it has never been more true: We couldn’t have done it without you!
Over the past few days, WordCamp Philly has featured each of its Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors whose generosity has been so important.
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Say Hello to the Newest Organizing Team Members!
While you’re at WordCamp Philly, say hello to the five new organizing team members who contributed their time and talents to make WordCamp Philly 2018 possible.
Our new members are Don Reid, Lauren Pittenger, Krystal Knapp, Joe Casabona and Teresa Hopkins. Some of the tasks they’ve been involved with including arranging a venue for the After-Party; coordinating with food services at the University of the Sciences; heading up speaker selection; preparing content for the website; working on design materials (including our Wapuus); documenting processes for future WordCamps; and planning Contributor Day.
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After the WordCamp Philly Sessions: a Party!
Following the sessions on Saturday, October 27, we invite you to attend the official WordCamp Philly After-Party!
This year the After-Party will be held at Clarkville, a restaurant known for slinging homespun comfort food out of a giant double-decker pizza relic while serving craft beer and wine.
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Join Us for Contributor Day on Sunday, October 28!
Contributor Day will take place on Sunday, October 28, at University of the Sciences, in the same location as the day before. We will be in the main building. Doors open and check-in starts at 12:30 pm. Contributor Day activities begin at 1 pm and conclude at 5 pm.
- 12:30-1 pm: registration opens
- 1-1:30 pm: opening remarks and Contributor Day overview
- 1:30-2:30 pm: team collaboration
- 2:30-3 pm: networking activity
- 3-4:30 pm: team collaboration
- 4:30-5 pm: recap of teams’ work and closing remarks
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Oct. 27 WordCamp Panel to Explore Workplace Support for Autism in Tech
Within the WordPress community, we are beginning to see a need to better support our children with the challenges of autism and related issues, particularly as they grow into adults.
At 1:30 pm October 27, the WordCamp Philly panel “Creating Inclusive Workplaces: What Tech Communities Are Doing to Support Employees with Autism and Related Challenges” will focus on how the tech community can create systems that enable people with autism and related challenges to flourish professionally.
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WordCamp Philly Presenting Panel on Ethics at Oct. 27 Event
How do ethics apply to official WordPress-related events and to the businesses and individuals affiliated with those events? What happens if the businesses or individuals promote or earn income from groups whose mission is incompatible with the Code of Conduct? Where is the line for WordCamps when it comes to “providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all”?
WordCamp Philly 2018 will explore the issue in its panel, “Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Ethics, Values and the WordPress Community”. The panel will be at 10:50 am Saturday, October 27.
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