{"id":7127,"date":"2019-05-04T05:00:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T09:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2019.atlanta.wordcamp.org\/?p=7127"},"modified":"2019-05-03T11:27:29","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T15:27:29","slug":"welcome-to-wordcamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atlanta.wordcamp.org\/2019\/welcome-to-wordcamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to WordCamp!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019re glad you\u2019re here!
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When you arrive at Loudermilk Center<\/strong><\/a>, 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong> to get the discounted parking rate ($8 instead of $16). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sessions and Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saturday <\/strong>Opening Remarks, followed by the Keynote, start at 8:45am. Sessions run from 10am to 4pm, with lunch provided 12 to 1.
Sunday<\/strong> Sessions run from 9am to 4pm, with lunch provided 12 to 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The session schedule is <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Around
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A map<\/strong> of the Loudermilk Center venue can be found here<\/strong><\/a>; there\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restrooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

T-Shirts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grab your T-shirt in the upstairs lobby any time after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips & Tricks Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Share brief helpful hints and wise insights, and let others benefit from all you\u2019ve 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The WordCamp Atlanta After Party<\/a> will be held Saturday from 6pm to 10pm at The Gathering Spot. Directions, details and map are here<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s about a 10-minute drive from Loudermilk. There will be food, a cash bar, and entertainment. Remember to bring your badge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happiness Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsors<\/h3>\n\n\n\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. You can learn more about the sponsors here<\/a><\/strong>. Be sure to thank them for supporting your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiFi<\/h3>\n\n\n\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 network is LCC<\/strong>, and the password is iluvmeeting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Social<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be a part of the buzz on Twitter<\/a><\/strong> #WCATL
Stay in the loop on Facebook<\/a><\/strong>
Share something on Instagram<\/a><\/strong>
Check out what\u2019s on Slack<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Post your question in Slack, come by the registration desk, or flag down one of the WCATL organizers\u2026 they\u2019re the ones with red lanyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mingle!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The WordCamp experience isn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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