Oh, people, I am sorry to tell you that unless you are a speaker or sponsor, and we have saved a ticket for you, we are all out of our 580 tickets.
When we have people get refunds for tickets they can’t use, we will release the tickets again – so keep checking. If you’d like to get a ticket, should they come available, include your name and the type of ticket you need, in the comments below. If we have tickets open up later, you might be able to snag one.
In the meantime, check out our local WordPress Meetups. They are a great resource for learning more about WordPress and getting involved in the WordPress community.
Why didn’t we plan for more people?
We have had some people question why, when we knew that WordCamp was so popular, didn’t we find a venue that would hold more people. One person suggested maybe we were too worried about profits, another said that selling out in three hours was a fail and suggested that next year we should hire an event planner.
Since many of you are new to the WordPress Community, let me explain that there are general guidelines all 372 WordCamps must follow, no matter where they are in the world.
According to WordCamp.org,
“WordCamps are not meant to be big, fancy, expensive conferences. WordCamps are meant to be low-key local gatherings that are affordable — cheap, even — to allow people from all walks of life to attend, meet, share, and learn. Sponsorships and donations make this possible, keeping ticket prices low, usually below $40 for a 2-day event.”
WordCamp Atlanta is put on by volunteers from our local WordPress Meetup Community. Our organizers had to be approved by the WordPress Foundation, to put on an event called a WordCamp.
We are not about making a profit here. Putting on a WordCamp is a labor of love. Any money generated by donations and tickets sales, that was not spent on Camp, goes back to the foundation to help with future WordCamps.
You might think that the most difficult task in organizing a WordCamp would be raising money. But no. There are many great companies who are eager to step up and get involved. Just check out the sidebar to see our fantastic group of sponsors.
Actually, the the most difficult task for most WordCamp organizers is finding a venue. This is especially true in Atlanta, an expensive convention town with hotel conference centers that are cost prohibitive. Some WordCamps have been fortunate to have a local university donate space to hold the event. We haven’t found anyone yet who could give us enough space.
When you have a WordCamp for 500 people with different levels of interest and experience, you need to have at least four tracks. This means having four rooms that hold 125 people each. Take my word for it, this type of space is hard to come by. And having more tracks with smaller rooms makes the event even more complicated and time intensive for the volunteer staff.
We would love to have everyone who wants to attend be able to come to WordCamp. Unfortunately, this year that won’t be possible. If any of you would like to help make this possible in the future, we would welcome your involvement.
Check out the infographic about WordCamps in this post by WPBeginner.
I will like to be notified or put on a wait list should a ticket become available.
I would like to be notified of a 2 or 3 day ticket, I’m not picky.
Id like to be put on the waiting list for any tickets available. Thank you
I would like a 2-day ticket
I would like a Three day Tickets if possible
please put me on the waiting list miss tickets this morning.
We need basic ticket 2day or even one day need 2 but will take one.
I’d like to be added to the waiting list for one ticket for the 2-day main event. If a 3-day ticket comes available I’ll take that one. 🙂
Hoping to get on for a three day tour!
Waiting list +1, please!
Please add me to wait list for 2 days + pre day, if available! Thank YOU!!!
Please notify me if any of the tickets come available. Thanks.
Any ticket. Prefer full ticket.
I would like to get on the list for a 3 day ticket.
Thanks
I’d like to be put on a waiting list.
I would ideally love a 3-day ticket, but would be fine with a 2-day ticket as well — whichever might become available. Thanks!
Please put me on the waiting list for any tickets that come available. Thank you!
Please put me on the Wait List.
Thank you.
Judi, please put me on the wait list too, any tickets available is fine with me.
I would like the 2 day tickets please.
I’m interested in either 2 or 3 day ticket!
Looking for any available tickets please.
Hi! I was wondering if I could purchase a ticket to just the BEGINNER’S DAY (Friday, March 27, 2015: Pre-Camp Beginner Workshop)? Thank you!
I would like to be on the wait list for the 2-day 🙂
I would like to be on the wait list for one ticket for 2 day.
Please notify me if any tickets open up
I would prefer a ticket for Friday, but will take one for any day or days.
Notify me if any tickets open up thanks
is any wating list?
I would like to be on the waitlist for a 2-day ticket, please. Thanks!
Another waiting list ticket here!
Booked my flight out to represent WooThemes – didn’t grab a ticket in time! Would love a two-day ticket.
Hey I would like two two day tickets if possible please!
– Jim
I’d like a 2 day ticket. Thanks!
I would like tickets for all three days, but would take tickets for 1, 2 or 3 days. If you know you are only going on Saturday, for instance, I would like to go in your place on Friday and Sunday. Thanks! shotacoffey@gmail.com
Yes, please notify me if ANY openings become available. Congrats on the selling out in record time!
Thanks! Tricia
I would love to attend.
shucks… i keep missing this event.
🙁
please let me know if there is an available slot
Hi I’d like a two day ticket please!
Please put me on the waiting list for one ticket.
Thank you!
Sorry I should have mentioned that I would prefer a ticket for Saturday and Sunday, but I’ll take a one-day ticket as well!
I want to come to word camp! Please put me on the wait list or let me know if someone else can’t come and I’ll purchase their ticket
Please add me to the waiting list for one ticket for the 3-day ticket or a 2-day ticket.
Thanks.
Hello! I”m just a beginner – would love to attend the beginner workshop(s)! Thank you!
I need a ticket for the beginners day 1. Would also like to attend any other days that open up, though I won’t hold my breath considering the number of people on the waiting list already. I’m so disappointed I could cry 🙁 I’ve been on the email list waiting for these tickets for months.
If 1 or 2 2-day tickets become available, please let me know. Thanks!
I would like 2 two days tickets if possible
And to be put on the waiting list
Add my name to the wait list. Interested in 2 day ticket, especially the beginner workshop.
Please contact me if a 2-3 day ticket becomes available.
Thank you!
How does one get on the waitlist?
You are on the list now.
I would LOVE to get a 2-day ticket!
I would like a 3-day ticket. VERY bummed you’re sold out, I was really needing this!
I would love to purchase any available tickets. Thanks!
Would love to bring my team to WordCamp this year. There are five of us, we’d love to all come. I’d love to get two 3-day tickets and three 2-day tickets if at all possible.
I would like a ticket for 2 days
Hello! I’d love to get my hands on a 2-day ticket if one becomes available. But I’m not picky. So feel free to let me know of any availability. Thank you in advance!