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I don’t know about you, but I like information and details and knowing what to expect, especially when it comes to attending live events.<\/p>\n
I know that one of the worst things ever as an attendee is getting to an event \u2014 where you\u2019re going to be for the whole day \u2014 and not have something you need!<\/p>\n
Between the organizers, attendees, sponsors, and speakers, we\u2019ve got almost 500 people to care for, and while we are doing our best to serve your needs, we also know that we do have some limitations and ask you to be understanding.<\/p>\n
Also\u2026 Please be sure to read this entire post.<\/strong> It will give you a one-stop spot to learn everything you need to know about attending WordCamp Sacramento. This way, you can arrive confident that you’re prepared to have a fantastic day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n WordCamp Sacramento is happening Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16.<\/strong><\/p>\n Leave early and be sure to leave enough time to find parking!<\/strong> We’d hate for you to miss the first sessions because you’re driving around or walking in from a parking spot far away \u2014 it happens every year and those first sessions are going to be great.<\/p>\n While you are always welcome to look for street parking, there are several parking garages conveniently located near the Sacramento Convention Center:<\/p>\n Registration opens at 8:00 am.<\/strong> Please arrive early, grab some coffee, chat it up with our sponsors and fellow WordPressers, and snag a seat.<\/p>\n If You Arrive Late:<\/strong> After registration is closed, any late comers will need to check in at the Happiness Bar\/Help Desk to pick up their name badge. The Happiness Bar is in Room 201 on the left at the top of the stairs.<\/p>\n The WordCamp Sacramento Organizing Team and the event volunteers will be wearing pink berry colored t-shirts to make it easy for you to find them. At any time during the event, if you need something, have questions, have an issue or problem, or want some help, find someone in a pink berry shirt<\/strong> and they can take care of it or point you to an organizer who can.<\/p>\n There will also be a table at the back of each ballroom specifically for organizers and volunteers. Someone will be at that table in each room all day, so you can check-in there for help as well.<\/p>\n “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they make the best of everything.”<\/p>\n The entire WordCamp Event is organized, planned, run, and delivered by volunteers. A LOT of work \u2014 hundreds of hours \u2014 have gone into making this event happen within a set budget approved by, and within specific rules and guidelines provided by WordPress Community Support.<\/p>\n Everyone involved with this event is giving their time because they love WordPress, they support this community, and they wanted to help create a great experience for you. Not a single person associated with this event is being paid in anyway, so please give grace, have patience, and be nice.<\/p>\n Official opening remarks will take place in the Capitol Room at 8:40 am on Saturday and at 10:40 am on Sunday.<\/p>\n WordCamp Sacramento is delighted to offer two days of WordPress-focused learning that features 44 sessions<\/strong> delivered by members of the WordPress sharing their expertise and knowledge!<\/p>\n The sessions are split between three rooms, the Capitol Room, the Midtown Room, and the Tower Bridge Room. You have the choice to stay in one room all day, or bounce between the rooms throughout the day to cherry pick the sessions you want to see most.<\/p>\n On Saturday and Sunday, the Tower Bridge Room will house the Beginner Track<\/strong>. The Saturday Beginner Track is all about how to use WordPress and the Sunday Beginner Track is all about what to do with your WordPress site. See the schedule<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n There are VERY FEW places to plugin or charge in the ballrooms however, so you may want to consider bringing a power source, power strip, or longer cord. WordCamp will not be providing these items.<\/em><\/p>\n All sessions will be video recorded and submitted to WordPress.tv.<\/strong><\/p>\n Please know that\u00a0WordPress.tv\u00a0is managed by volunteers who are required to review and caption every video from every WordCamp around the world in full before posting it to the site. With more than one hundred WordCamps happening each year, with anywhere from 10-60+ speakers\/sessions at each one, it can get backed up. Please understand that it may take a while for the videos to get posted.<\/p>\n Breaks<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a 10-minute break between every full session, so you have time to switch rooms, use the restroom, or grab a drink. We also have a longer 20-minute break in the afternoon on Sunday to grab a snack.<\/p>\n Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n At the end of each session, there will be a small amount of time for you to ask questions. We’ll have a stationary mic in the middle of the room, so if you have a questions, just walk on over during Q&A and line up.<\/p>\n If time runs out and you still have questions, most speakers will head over to the Happiness Bar following their presentation and be available to chat with you.<\/p>\n The full WordCamp Sacramento schedule<\/a> is posted online, with the sessions listed by room with times and speaker names.<\/p>\n Be sure to review the session descriptions<\/a> and schedule before the event to figure out which ones you want to attend. Click the name of the session to read a description of what it\u2019s about.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also receive a print event program with the schedule in it when you check in at registration and get your name badge.<\/p>\n We have an entire track on Saturday and Sunday dedicated to beginner sessions to help you learn about how to use WordPress, improve your content, website, search engine rankings, and more.<\/p>\n On Saturday, if you want to follow along with the “How to use WordPress” training, feel free to bring your laptop or device. There are VERY FEW places to plugin or charge in the ballrooms however, so you may want to consider bringing a power source, power strip, or longer cord. WordCamp will not be providing these items.<\/em><\/p>\n We\u2019ll be posting session reminders, event announcements, photos, lunch details, and more throughout the event via Twitter<\/strong>. We\u2019ll also be tweeting the links to download the slide decks for each speaker\/presentation.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to worry about bookmarking links or downloading the slides during the event? Don’t use Twitter but want the slide decks? No problem! A list of all of the presentations and associated slide decks will be posted to the WordCamp blog after the event.<\/p>\n One-on-one help with your WordPress site is available throughout the event at no extra charge<\/strong> in the Happiness Bar, our WordPress help desk!<\/p>\n Throughout both days of the WordCamp Sacramento event, the Happiness Bar will be staffed with skilled volunteers who will be on hand to answer your WordPress questions and help you with your WordPress site. If you need help, this is your chance to speak with someone 1:1 and ask questions, get plugin recommendations, get help with your theme, learn hands-on, get help with your code, and troubleshoot any problems you\u2019re having.<\/p>\n Whatever you need help with, as long as it\u2019s related to WordPress, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n If you want help with your WordPress site, you need to bring a laptop or device and know your usernames and passwords. We will not have public computers available for use.<\/em><\/p>\n We love connecting members of our local community and we\u2019re doing it at WordCamp too with a giant Job Board!<\/strong><\/p>\n Just be nice and share the space on the job boards and don’t write really big or hog the space.<\/strong> If you hog the board, your entry may be erased.<\/p>\n If a posting looks interesting, you can respond right from WordCamp and maybe connect face to face before the event is even over. Or, if you\u2019re a follow-up-later type, snap a photo of the Job Board and reach out after WordCamp.<\/p>\n The first day of WordCamp officially ends for the day at 5:00 pm when the final sessions of the day wrap up.<\/p>\n All attendees are invited to stay a little longer for a networking reception<\/strong> that starts immediately after the event and runs until 6:30 pm, leaving you time to enjoy dinner with friends, check in with the family, or get a great night\u2019s sleep so you\u2019re rested for the Sunday sessions.<\/p>\n The networking reception will be on the second-floor lobby\/landing \u2014 in the same area registration was located at in the morning, and the same area the sponsor tables are set up in. This means you only have to walk a few feet to reach the reception and you\u2019ll have extra time to chat up the sponsors.<\/p>\n Unlike the WordCamp venues in the past, the Convention Center is downtown and close to a lot of dining options\u2026 Plus, there is a Starbucks in the lobby.<\/p>\n But we don\u2019t think you\u2019ll need to worry about that because we\u2019ve got you covered\u2026<\/p>\n I know some of you are big eaters and some of you have special dietary needs, so we\u2019re giving you all the details about exactly what is being provided at WordCamp so you\u2019ll know if you need to pack your own lunch, or bring some snacks in your backpack or bag. Likewise, if you\u2019re a BIG water drinker, you may want to bring your own water bottle or your own travel coffee cup.<\/p>\n Beverages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday Lunch:<\/strong><\/p>\n On Saturday, lunch is being provided by four incredible Sacramento food trucks!\u00a0<\/strong>That means you\u2019ll have four different trucks to choose from, each with several options available. And, you have the ability to customize your item as well, so if you don\u2019t eat dairy, you can ask for no cheese.<\/p>\n Below is a link to the event menus for each food truck, listing each menu item and what\u2019s included\/on it. Hopefully, this will help you identify the best option for your unique dietary needs.<\/p>\n Check out the WordCamp menus for each truck:<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday Networking Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n When you walk out of the final sessions on Saturday, we\u2019ll have a networking reception setup and ready for you with some delicious small bites.<\/p>\n Sunday Afternoon Break<\/strong><\/p>\n During the Sunday afternoon break, we\u2019ll have an assortment of soft pretzels and freshly baked brownies on hand to help you perk up and finish the event strong!<\/p>\n Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n Of course, it wouldn\u2019t be WordCamp Sacramento without snacks! Be sure to say hello to our sponsors and stop by their tables for little snacks and treats throughout the event.<\/p>\n We hope you\u2019ll join us!<\/p>\n Show your love for WordPress and WordCamp and use the event hashtag\u00a0#wcsac<\/a>. We will have wifi available, so help us get Sacramento WordPress on the map and elevate our local WordPress community by sharing the event on social media.<\/p>\nDates & Times<\/h2>\n
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Event Venue Details<\/h2>\n
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Parking<\/h2>\n
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Event Registration<\/h2>\n
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Event T-Shirts<\/h2>\n
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Event Volunteers<\/h2>\n
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Opening Remarks<\/h2>\n
The Learning Sessions<\/h2>\n
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Beginner Track<\/h2>\n
Communication<\/h2>\n
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The Happiness Bar<\/h2>\n
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The Networking Reception<\/h2>\n
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Get Social Please!<\/h2>\n
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