WordCamp News

WordCamp Kathmandu 2020 postponed

We regret to inform you that due to COVID-19 concerns we have decided to postpone WordCamp Kathmandu 2020 until further notice.

 

While we are very sad about this, we believe this to be the best decision to ensure the safety of our community. Over the coming days, we will issue refunds for all tickets. If you do not receive that within the coming weeks, please email support@wordcamp.org.

At this time, we are planning on postponing Wordcamp Kathmandu to sometime later this year and will share that information with you as soon as we have confirmed details.

For the latest information, please subscribe to our website, or continue to follow us on Facebook.

For other WordCamps you might be interested in participating in, please visit https://central.wordcamp.org/, but please understand that many other WordCamps are facing similar decisions.

 

Categories Cancellations, Events, WordCamps | Comments are off for this post

WordCamp Bucharest postponed

As of today, the situation is as following:
The Romanian Government has enforced a total ban of all events over 100 persons until the end of March, and local authorities have informed us that this ban could be extended further. Everything is in limbo right now, and we know as little as you do about what the next weeks and months will bring.

We would have loved to work through this as we have previously with volcano eruptions, airlines striking, hotels suddenly pulling out of deals, etc. etc. However, this time we are dealing with a completely different “monster” that potentially could affect people’s health and safety. We cannot risk that. Our main aim and focus have always been – and always will be – our guest’s comfort and safety and that everyone is having the time of their lives.

Therefore, at this point in time, with heavy hearts, we have to let you know that WordCamp Bucharest 2020 will be postponed for the end of the year. We’ll come back with the exact date in the following weeks. Hopefully, this whole situation will have been resolved until then.

All Tickets Will be Refunded

All purchased tickets will be refunded. WordCamp Central, who has been incredibly supportive this week, will automatically refund all tickets.

If you have other concerns regarding the event, please contact us by email at wordcamp.bucharest@gmail.com

Until further notice, stay safe and keep washing your hands ❤️!
Thank you so much for your support and understanding!

Sending our best regards,
Cezar & Rodica
WordCamp Bucharest 2020 organizing team

Categories Cancellations, Events, WordCamps | Comments are off for this post

WordCamp Lancaster 2020 Cancelled

We regret to inform you that we’ve decided to cancel WordCamp Lancaster 2020. In light of the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, and to avoid doing damage to our community, our event, originally planned for this Saturday, March 14th, will no longer take place at IU13 Conference and Training Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. We are unable to create the environment we envisioned as organizers, and we are no longer comfortable encouraging our attendees, speakers, volunteers, and vendors to participate.

We greatly appreciate everyone who donated their time and energy to this event, and we’re sorry that we can no longer commemorate your commitment to this community together this weekend. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this announcement brings to everyone affected.

As organizers, we’re crushed. WordCamp Lancaster is the highlight of our community calendar, and we’ve been anticipating another weekend devoted to learning and celebrating WordPress and the friendships it’s brought us. We aren’t certain that those who would have attended the event would be safe, and above all, the safety of all in our community is our highest priority. We’re grateful for each of you, and especially those who have shared your thoughts during this difficult and unpredictable time.

At this time, we do not have any dates in mind for the WordCamp Lancaster to which we all look forward. When we are prepared to make an announcement we’ll do so at our monthly meetup, in our Slack server, and via our Twitter account.

All Tickets Will be Refunded

All purchased tickets will be refunded. WordCamp Central, who has been incredibly supportive this week, will automatically refund all tickets.

If you have other concerns regarding the event, please contact us by email at lancasterpa@wordcamp.org.

WordCamp Lancaster 2020 Team

Corey Salzano
Deb Sawyers
Dustin Leer
Charlie Reisinger
Paul Barthmaier
Roland Smoker
Jonathan Ober

Categories Cancellations, Events, WordCamps | Comments are off for this post

WordCamp Antwerp postponed

We regret to inform you we have decided to postpone WordCamp Antwerp.

The past weeks were not how we planned them. We’re aware that WordCamp Antwerp can not be the unforgettable weekend-long WordPress party it should be.

This is not a good time to meet IRL.

Hope you understand our decision,
Hope we can still count on you on the ‘other’ date,
We’ll post updates on https://2020.antwerp.wordcamp.org.

Stay safe, stay healthy, stay cheerio!

We’ll meet soon!

With a heavy heart,
Veerle, Koen, Koen, Jeroen, Filip & Hans
Your WordCamp Antwerp team

Categories Cancellations, Events, News, WordCamps | Comments are off for this post

WordCamp Europe postponed until 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce WordCamp Europe will be postponed until 2021.

Read our official announcement.

The decision to postpone WCEU 2020 was not made lightly, but it was made collectively.

Considering the advice of international organisations and the concerns of the WordPress community, we concluded that the in-person event we envisioned was not possible, given the circumstances.

All tickets to WCEU 2020 will be refunded automatically, and, in the next few weeks, we’ll be reaching out to our amazing group of sponsors to discuss the next steps about their refunds too.

We hope you will join us for WordCamp Europe in Porto, Portugal in June 2021 instead.

 

Categories Cancellations, Events, WordCamps | Comments are off for this post

WordCamp Chicago Postponed to 2021

We were so very excited to be this close to WordCamp Chicago, and today we are very disappointed to have to postpone this event.

Due to increased concerns over large gatherings, mounting company policies suspending employee travel, and the recommendations of the CDC regarding COVID-19 in the US, we are canceling WordCamp Chicago originally planned for May 2-3, 2020.

The decision to cancel the Camp was not made lightly.  In the end, the health and safety of the community was paramount in our decision. We hope you understand that the organizing team believes this is the right decision to ensure the safety of all WordCamp attendees.

Categories Cancellations, Events, WordCamps | Comments are off for this post

WordCamp San Diego Postponed

Faced with growing uncertainty while we closely watch the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is with great disappointment that the WordCamp San Diego organizing team has decided to postpone our event originally scheduled for May 2-3, 2020. We plan to reschedule for early 2021.

This is a difficult decision that we did not come to lightly. However we feel that hosting our event at this time is not the best way to support vulnerable populations, including but not limited to the older and immune-compromised individuals within the greater WordPress community.

While WordCamp San Diego may not be happening as planned, we fully support other WordCamps that are moving forward. Our decision to postpone was made because it felt like the responsible choice for our region, and because it allows us the opportunity to bring you the best WordCamp possible in 2021.

Why Postpone to 2021?

We were kindly offered options by our venue to postpone without penalty, and our team is dedicated to returning strong next year. In the 2020 calendar year, there are no available dates at the Scottish Rite Center. So far, this venue has been incredible to plan this event with and we’re looking forward being back in March 2021. Stay tuned for details.

If you would like to join the WordCamp San Diego 2021 organizing team, please reach out to us to get involved.

WordCamp Tickets

All paid WordCamp San Diego tickets will be refunded automatically. No action or request for a refund is needed on your part. Make sure you subscribe to updates on our website so you know when tickets go on sale next year.

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting us through this difficult period. We are contacting each sponsor directly with details on how we’ll handle the sponsorship funds. There are options available, including a full refund.

Speakers

All accepted speakers will hear from us individually as well. We know you worked hard on your session submissions and were looking forward to this opportunity.

Thank You All

Thank you to our speakers, volunteers, sponsors, and fellow organizers for all the hard work, long hours, and unwavering support over the past months. Your efforts are truly valued and we hope see you all next year.

We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during this unpredictable time.

Sincerely,

Your WCSD Organizing Team

Categories Cancellations, WordCamps | 1 reply

WordCamp Raleigh 2020 Has Been Cancelled

Hey, y’all, I have some sad news from the South… with the announcement yesterday from Gov. Cooper, we’ve decided to cancel WC Raleigh 2020. In his statement he indicated “… the state currently has seven presumptive positive cases–including six in Wake County–and more of those are expected in the coming days.”   

Additionally, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen recommended “that organizers of large gatherings in Wake County should consider canceling or postponing events that might appeal to high-risk groups. This recommendation reverses a previous statement from officials that encouraged organizers not to postpone events in the wake of the outbreak.”

I do want to thank the org team for volunteering their time and energy towards making this year’s event happen, though we won’t see the fruits of their labor.

We hope you all stay safe and healthy during these upcoming weeks and months and look forward to seeing you all in 2021.

Categories Cancellations, Events, News, WordCamps | Comments are off for this post