{"id":4895,"date":"2018-04-13T19:08:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T19:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2018.atlanta.wordcamp.org\/?p=4895"},"modified":"2018-04-16T17:21:48","modified_gmt":"2018-04-16T17:21:48","slug":"welcome-to-wordcamp-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atlanta.wordcamp.org\/2018\/welcome-to-wordcamp-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to WordCamp Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re glad you’re here!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you arrive at Loudermilk Center<\/a>, just check in at the Registration Desk (on your right when you walk in) and claim your personalized WordCamp badge and lanyard. Be sure to bring your parking ticket with you for validation (see parking ticket validation info below). <\/em>And please note that the conference is sold out.<\/p>\n

Sessions and Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Saturday<\/strong>\u00a0Opening Remarks, followed by the Keynote, start at 8:45am. Sessions run from 10am to 4pm, with lunch provided 12 to 1.<\/p>\n

Sunday<\/strong> Sessions run from 9am to 4pm, with lunch provided 12 to 1.<\/p>\n

The session schedule is\u00a0here.<\/a>\u00a0Click on any session name for details. Paper schedules will also be available at the Registration desk. Check back on this site and on our social media for any last-minute schedule changes.<\/p>\n

Getting Around<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A map of the Loudermilk Center venue can be found here<\/a>\u00a0and there\u2019s also a map hanging in the lobby. The Ballroom, Purple Room,\u00a0and Orange Room are downstairs. The Teal Room is upstairs. Learn more about our great Speakers\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Restrooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Downstairs restrooms are to the left of the stairs, and upstairs restrooms are near the Teal Room.<\/p>\n

T-Shirts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Grab your\u00a0T-shirt in the upstairs lobby after 10:00 on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Parking Ticket Validation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bring your parking ticket in with you to get validated for FREE parking. Validation will be available at a table near the main lobby entrance during the day, beginning at lunch.<\/p>\n

After Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The WordCamp Atlanta After Party will be held Saturday from 6pm to 10pm at The Gathering Spot. Directions, details and map are\u00a0here<\/a>. It’s about a 10-minute drive from Loudermilk. We’ll have food, a cash bar, and entertainment. Remember to bring your\u00a0badge.<\/em><\/u><\/p>\n

Happiness Bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bring your (30 minutes or less) WordPress questions and issues and get help from the experts.\u00a0The Happiness Bar is downstairs, at the end of the hall. And if you can help someone else, jump in!<\/p>\n

Sponsors<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Visit our awesome sponsors in both the downstairs lobby and the upstairs lobby. The helpful people there have smart products and services, cool swag, and sometimes even prizes to win.<\/p>\n

You can learn more about the sponsors\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Graffiti Wall<\/strong><\/h2>\n

How many conferences let you write on the wall? Say something inspiring or just plain silly. Show off your creative or drawing skills.\u00a0The WordCamp Graffiti Wall is in the downstairs lobby, at the foot of the stairs.<\/p>\n

WiFi<\/h2>\n

WiFi is available in the building but attendees are encouraged to bring a WiFi hotspot as there will be many users on the network. The WiFi password is convene18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be Social<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Be a part of the buzz on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0#WCATL
\nStay in the loop on\u00a0Facebook
\n<\/a>Share something on\u00a0Instagram
\n<\/a>Check out what\u2019s on\u00a0Slack<\/a><\/p>\n

More Questions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Post your question in Slack<\/a>, come by the registration desk, or flag down one of the WCATL organizers… they’re the ones with red lanyards.<\/p>\n

Have Fun!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

WordCamp is your<\/em> conference. Even introverts should make a point to chat with other folks in the rooms, in the lobby, or in the food line. Just ask them what they do, and with the creative diversity<\/em> of WordCamp attendees, chances are you’ll learn something new.<\/p>\n

Every year at WordCamp, people exchange contact info, and connect later for coffee \u2013 and potentially profitable partnerships.<\/p>\n

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