We’re glad you’re here!
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.