Thank you to everyone that helped make WordCamp ATL 2019 an amazing event. To all of the attendees, volunteers, speakers, sponsors, organizers, venues, and vendors…we couldn’t do this without you!
Also, kudos to everyone who contributed their wisdom and ideas on the Tips & Tricks Board.
This weekend is another reminder that WordPress is so much more than a platform, it’s a community and lifestyle.
We encourage you to:
take some time for yourself in the next week to sit and digest everything from this weekend.
make a point to reach out to the new connections you’ve made and stay in touch over time.
put into action some of the ideas you had or wrote down.
check out your local WordPress Meetup for continued in-person opportunities to learn and share.
get some sleep!
We hope you all enjoyed yourself and we look forward to seeing you next year.
We hope you learned some new things, made new connections, and had lots of fun yesterday.
There’s even more goodness today…
We have a full line-up of great presentations, people to help you in the Happiness Bar, more quality time with our sponsors, and prizes later in the day.
Reminders:
Check out the sessions you don’t want to miss here.
Bring your parking ticket inside to get the reduced parking rate ($8 instead of $16).
Be sure to share your expertise and wisdom on the Tips & Tricks board.
Stick around for Closing Remarks and sponsor prize announcements at 4:00 pm in the Ballroom.
Remember to say thank you to the volunteers and organizers who donated many, many hours to make this weekend wonderful.
Thanks for being a part of our outstanding WordPress community!
See you next year – or maybe next month at a local meetup!
When you arrive at Loudermilk Center, a Camp Support volunteer near the door will check you in. Then pick up your name badge and lanyard at the Registration Desk on your right.
Parking
Parking decks are adjacent to the venue. Turn right from Courtland St. into the alley; you’ll pass the event entrance, then you’ll enter the parking on your right. Be sure to bring your parking ticket with you to get the discounted parking rate ($8 instead of $16).
You’ll pay for parking at a table in the lobby. Look for the table late morning or after lunch. Credit cards and exact cash are accepted.
Sessions and Schedule
Saturday Opening Remarks, followed by the Keynote, start at 8:45am. Sessions run from 10am to 4pm, with lunch provided 12 to 1. Sunday Sessions run from 9am to 4pm, with lunch provided 12 to 1.
The session schedule is here. Click on any session name or speaker for details. A limited number of paper schedules will be available at the Registration desk. Also, watch for any last-minute changes in the online schedule; they’ll also be announced in social media.
Getting Around
A map of the Loudermilk Center venue can be found here; there’s also a map hanging in the lobby near the entrance. The Ballroom, Red Room and Blue room are are downstairs. The Purple Room and Orange Room are upstairs.
Restrooms
Downstairs restrooms are to the left of the stairs, and upstairs restrooms are near the Purple Room.
T-Shirts
Grab your T-shirt in the upstairs lobby any time after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Tips & Tricks Board
Share brief helpful hints and wise insights, and let others benefit from all you’ve learned. Just jot down your tip and tack it to the Tips & Tricks Board in the lobby. Categories are: WordPress Design & Dev Tips; Business and Digital Marketing Tips; and Life Tips (advice, inspiration, and random odd notions).
After Party
The WordCamp Atlanta After Party will be held Saturday from 6pm to 10pm at The Gathering Spot. Directions, details and map are here. It’s about a 10-minute drive from Loudermilk. There will be food, a cash bar, and entertainment. Remember to bring your badge.
Happiness Bar
Bring your (30 minutes or less) WordPress questions and issues and get help from the experts. The Happiness Bar is downstairs, at the end of the hall. And if you can help someone else, jump in!
Sponsors
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. You can learn more about the sponsors here. Be sure to thank them for supporting your community.
WiFi
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 network is LCC, and the password is iluvmeeting
Be Social
Be a part of the buzz on Twitter #WCATL Stay in the loop on Facebook Share something on Instagram Check out what’s on Slack
Questions?
Post your question in Slack, come by the registration desk, or flag down one of the WCATL organizers… they’re the ones with red lanyards.
Mingle!
The WordCamp experience isn’t just about the sessions. We learn almost as much by chatting with folks in the classrooms, the lobby, or in the food line. Here, even introverts ask each other about their specialties, and end up swapping contact info. You never know what opportunities a conversation might lead to.
This year’s generous support by our sponsors has once again made WordCamp Atlanta affordable to many people in the WordPress community. For just $25/day our attendees gain insight from our speakers, network with others, and learn more about the mission of WordPress: to democratize publishing through Open Source, GPL software.
We’re fortunate to have sponsors who understand the value of contributing to the community by focusing on sharing knowledge.
Please visit each sponsor and thank them personally, both at WCATL and on social media. To learn more about our sponsors, visit our sponsor page.
When you arrive at Loudermilk Center, a Camp Support volunteer near the door will check you in. Then pick up your name badge and lanyard at the Registration Desk on your right.
Parking
Parking decks are adjacent to the venue. Turn right from Courtland St. into the alley; you’ll pass the event entrance, then you’ll enter the parking on your right. Be sure to bring your parking ticket with you to get the discounted parking rate ($8 instead of $16).
You’ll pay for parking at a table in the lobby. Look for the table late morning or after lunch. Credit cards and exact cash are accepted.
Friday Workshop Sessions and Schedule
Contributers Session: WordPress Core Contributor, WP CLI team contributor, and brand new Triage Team leader, Jonathan Desrosiers will be joining us at 11:00am for a special free session on how *you* can create your own contribution journey. Note: It’s free (you don’t need a 2 or 3 day ticket) and lunch is provided. Just sign up here and bring your laptop or tablet.
Friday Workshops: WordCamp Atlanta all-day intensive sessions are Friday, May 3, from 9am to 4pm. 3-day ticket is required. Lunch will be provided. Bring your laptop and see below for any requirements for the workshop you want to attend.
A map of the Loudermilk Center venue can be found here; there’s also a map hanging in the lobby near the entrance. The Ballroom, Red Room and Blue room are are downstairs. The Purple Room and Orange Room are upstairs.
Restrooms
Downstairs restrooms are to the left of the stairs, and upstairs restrooms are near the Purple Room.
T-Shirts
Tees will be available on Saturday at 10 am upstairs. T-shirts are not available on Friday.
Tips & Tricks Board
Share brief helpful hints and wise insights, and let others benefit from all you’ve learned. Just jot down your tip and tack it to the Tips & Tricks Board in the lobby. Categories are: WordPress Design & Dev Tips; Business and Digital Marketing Tips; and Life Tips (advice, inspiration, and random odd notions).
WiFi
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 network is LCC, and the password is iluvmeeting
To reduce the load on the Loudermilk facility’s WiFi, consider using your own hotspot if you have one.
Be Social
Be a part of the buzz on Twitter #WCATL Stay in the loop on Facebook Share something on Instagram Check out what’s on Slack
Questions?
Post your question in Slack, come by the registration desk, or flag down one of the WCATL organizers… they’re the ones with red lanyards.
It’s a guarantee that you’ll take something away from your WordCamp experience. The amount of information coming at you throughout the weekend will fill up your brain and your bag to the brim.
It’s helpful to put some intention towards what you would like to get out of the event. Our intention here is to give you an idea of what you can expect this year, as well as some ideas and insights for managing your physical and mental capacity.
The Loudermilk Center is a wonderful venue for WordCamp. It’s big enough to handle all 650 of our new friends, but intimate enough that we’re not getting lost inside of a massive conference center.
Perhaps even better is their food. When you arrive each morning, we’ll have freshly brewed coffee and assorted herbal teas available to you. We also provide you with a delicious lunch each day plus morning snacks.
When you registered for WordCamp, you indicated your meal preference and we have you covered. If you chose a vegetarian option, we’ll have those available to you. Please do your best to stick with your chosen food option so that we have the right amounts available for everyone, and please only take one main lunch item on your way through the line to ensure plenty of food for all.
Come ready to learn, and we’ll make sure to keep you well fed!
There will be plenty of great sessions on the WordCamp Atlanta schedule this year, but one of the highlights each year is the After Party on Saturday evening.
Put away your laptop, fold up your note pad, and take some time to enjoy the people.
We’ve taken care of everything. All you need to do is head on over and start mingling. You will need your WordCamp badge in order to get in.
This is your chance to hang out with other attendees, speakers, sponsors, and organizers from all over the world. And we are feeding you!
On Friday, May 3, from 11:00am – 4:00pm, we’ll be holding our third Contributor Day, and we’re specifically looking for you to come tell your WordPress story and — if you have time — test new features.
Why do you use WordPress?
How did you get started?
Come for 5 minutes, an hour, or hang out with us the whole day.
It is completely free, no 2-day or 3-day ticket needed, and lunch is provided — just sign up here, and bring your laptop (or tablet).
We know you’re excited to be attending WordCamp Atlanta – and are even more pumped if you’ll be a speaker, sponsor or volunteer. Then why not show the world? Below you’ll find web badges to share on your website or social media accounts.
Just drag your badge onto your desktop. Or, on Windows, right-click on the badge then hit ‘save image as…’. On Mac, control-click then tap ‘save image to downloads’. Then show off your participation in – and support of – one of the biggest WordCamps in the world. Also, be sure to include the #WCATL hashtag, and tag us too:
We look forward to seeing you at the event, and seeing how you show off your excitement!
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