WordCamp News

WordCamp Athens 2020 is Cancelled

Posted by on July 14, 2020 with 1 reply

Dear friends all over the world,

although Greece is one the safest destinations to visit we can not ignore the ongoing global spread of COVID-19. This fact has been the main reason which led our hard decision to cancel WordCamp Athens 2020.

The decision to cancel WCATH 2020 was made with our best intentions to protect public health and the safety of all the people involved in the organizing process of such a popular technical conference.

We prioritize safety and health more than anything else but we are also investing all of our energy to set new dates and new ways to meet and enjoy a WordCamp in Greece.

We would like to grab this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all our sponsors and speakers that had been one of the cornerstones for making WordCamp Athens so popular. We will be available to discuss the next steps regarding the next WordCamp in Greece.

The best is yet to come! We have set our hearts to bring the WordPress Greek Community together, so stay tuned for our next announcements.

Thank you for your support, patience, and understanding. We appreciate your willingness to adjust to the new terms of reality and conference organizing. As soon as conditions allow, we hope that soon we will have good news to share with you about WordCamp Athens 2021.

On behalf of the WordCamp Athens Organizing Team

Fotis Routsis

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WordCamp Floripa 2020 adiado

Posted by on June 25, 2020 with Comments are off for this post

⚠️ Atenção comunidade WordPress de Santa Catarina ⚠️
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O WordCamp Floripa 2020 será adiado até liberação da Prefeitura de Florianópolis para realizações de eventos.
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Até lá, manteremos a venda de ingressos, recebimento das submissões de palestras e de patrocínios no site oficial:
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✨ https://2020.floripa.wordcamp.org/ ✨
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O evento irá acontecer mas, no momento, contamos com a colaboração e entendimento de todos sobre a situação. Cuidem de si e cuidem dos outros. Acompanhe #wcfloripa

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WordCamp Bucharest 2020: Cancelled

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It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to CANCEL WordCamp Bucharest 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns and current restrictions.

We kept hoping that everything will come back to normal and we’ll be able to move the event to later in the year, but the current situation doesn’t allow for this to happen. We believe this to be the best decision at this time for the safety of our community.

Instead of moving the event online which did not seem to fit our 2020 WordCamp, we decided on refocusing our entire energy into creating a great 2021 edition. Keep an eye on https://2021.bucharest.wordcamp.org/ for updates.

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 organizing team

 

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WordCamp Tulsa 2020 – Cancelled

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The WordCamp Tulsa 2020 Organizing team has decided to cancel an event for 2020. We are now shifting our sights to bringing our first WordCamp to Tulsa in the Spring of 2021.

We considered holding a virtual event but we felt that the true value of WordCamp is getting to rub elbows with our fellow WordPressers. We will continue to hold virtual Meetups for the time being and welcome you to join us.

We wish our community the best and we look forward to sharing our beautiful city with you next year.

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WordCamp Torino 2020: cancelled

Posted by on June 16, 2020 with 1 reply
Sadly, we have decided to definitely cancel WordCamp Torino 2020.
 
We were waiting until now for a decision from our government, but at last, we decided to cancel the WCTRN 2020 edition.
The situation in Italy is getting better, but still, we are not permitted to organize events in person without guaranteeing the social distance (almost 1 mt between people).
Therefore, we don’t want to take the risk to organize an event without being sure we can make all people safe. It was a hard decision to make but is for the health and safety of all.
But, we are already planning to organize WordCamp Torino 2021 live!

And we’re preparing a great event online ;)

So, stay tuned and see you soon around online!
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WordCamp Birmingham 2020 postponed to 2021

Posted by on May 25, 2020 with 3 replies

From the beginning, WordCamp Birmingham has been a safe space for innovators, students and professionals. And while we often use “safe space” to describe free speech and inclusivity, this year has given the term a whole new meaning.

Due to the unprecedented scale of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone WordCamp Birmingham to February 2021. Though several camps have successfully converted to online formats, we do not feel a webinar series can effectively replace the in-person networking or quality standards for which we have become known.

That said, we encourage you to continue learning and creating. Visit WordCamp Central for a complete list of upcoming WordCamps, including WordCamp US on Oct. 27-29. And don’t forget to join us online for WordPress Birmingham meetups.

Be sure to check back regularly for updates. We look forward to seeing y’all next year.

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Online WordCamps – Resources, Tools, and Info… Oh My!

Posted by on May 15, 2020 with 1 reply

For the past couple of months the posts on this site seem to have largely been event cancellations and postponements. So it brings me great joy to share some movement toward holding events instead of postponing and cancelling them.

The WordPress Community Deputies have put a lot of time and effort into a new set of resources, tools, and recommendations so that official events of the WordPress project can continue!

If you’ve been curious what we’re doing around online events or are looking to organize an online WordCamp check out this great resource over at the WordPress Community P2.

I hope to see you online at a WordCamp soon <3

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WCUS to Hold Speaker Office Hours Part One: Picking a Topic for Your Submission

Posted by on May 14, 2020 with 1 reply

Have you ever hesitated to apply to speak at WordCamp?

If so, you’re not alone.

Picking a topic can be daunting. WordPress is diverse and growing. While a good problem to have, it makes choosing the right topic so much more difficult and can be a major roadblock, whether you’re new to WordCamps or a veteran speaker.

However, the WordCamp US programming team is here to help!

Join them Saturday, May 16, at 11am CDT/12pm EDT for Part One of two Interactive Office Hours dedicated to helping you pick a topic for your talk. How to Pick a Topic will walk you through:

  • 4 different types of talks you could give
  • Who the audience is for WCUS
  • Broader recommendations to consider when brainstorming your topic as well as specific prompts that can help
  • Narrowing your ideas
  • Finally, writing out the answers to Who, What, Why, etc.

And remember, this is an interactive session. Come prepared to discuss your ideas and ask questions of the friendly, helpful volunteers.

Sign up HERE.

Don’t have a Make WordPress Slack Handle? Head over to make.wordpress.org/chat/ and get one now.

This is a great opportunity for any speaker to brush up on their topic submission skills. To take advantage of this unique, 100% Slack-based opportunity and get ready for Part Two which will focus on pitching your talk and writing your proposal.

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