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How to Make the Most of Sponsoring WordCamps (poststatus.com)
Curious about the benefits and how-to’s of sponsoring WordCamps? Michelle Frechette explores questions with a panel of Post Status experts.
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in CommunityWordCamp Dhaka 2023 Cancelled Due to Concerns of Corporate Influence on Community Decision-Making (wptavern.com)
WordCamp Dhaka (Bangladesh) 2023 has been cancelled by The WordPress Community Team due to concerns of corporate influence on the community decision-making process. The camp was scheduled for Augus…
in CommunityCan we afford WordCamps? (thewpminute.com)
On today’s podcast, we’re chatting about the increased cost of WordCamp travel & accommodation. With new proposals in the pipeline for shaping what WordCamps look like over the next few[…]
in CommunityWordPress Confirms 8 Pilot Events to Launch the Next Generation of WordCamps in 2023 (wptavern.com)
In May 2023, WordPress’ Community Team announced that it would be evolving the WordCamp format to promote adoption, training, and networking for professionals, leaving the flagship events to …
in CommunityWordCampers Demand Changes to Q&A Format (wptavern.com)
Q&A segments at a live event are a valuable point of connection where attendees have the opportunity to gain the undivided attention of the speaker or panelist and get answers[…]
in CommunityMasterWP Launches 2023 WordCamp US Travel Program with $10K in Grants for Underrepresented Speaker Groups (wptavern.com)
WordCamp US 2023, which is being held August 23-25 in National Harbor, has opened its call for speaker applications. If financial considerations are preventing anyone from applying, there are schol…
in CommunityAthens to Host WordCamp Europe 2023 (wptavern.com)
photo credit: Wikimedia Commons WordCamp Europe 2022 concluded last weekend in Porto, Portugal. The event sold 2,746 tickets and had 2,304 people attend. It kicked off with a record-setting Contrib…
in CommunityCommunity Team Removes Red Tape From Regional WordCamp Applications (wptavern.com)
photo credit: World Maps After a lengthy discussion, the Community Team has decided to make it easier for organizers to apply for regional in-person WordCamps. These are events that pull[…]
in Community7 Tips for Your Next In-Person WordCamp (weglot.com)
In-person WordPress events are back! Juan Hernando gives us his top tips for attending upcoming WordCamps and meetups
in CommunityWordCamp US Trials New Program Connecting Underrepresented Speakers with Sponsors for Travel and Lodging Costs (wptavern.com)
WordCamp US, scheduled for September 9-11 in San Diego, is trialing a new program that would connect speakers from underrepresented groups with companies that agree to sponsor their travel and[…]
in CommunityAnnouncement: Updated COVID-19 guidelines for official WordPress events (make.wordpress.org)
Mandates related to COVID-19 are continuing to update around the world, and the Community Team’s COVID-19 requirements are updating with them. These new guidelines apply to all official WordPress e…
in CommunityWordCamp speakers need to get paid (masterwp.com)
The largest and most obvious barrier to attending and speaking at WordCamp is money. In order to offer a truly equal opportunity to everyone, the WordPress Foundation needs to set[…]
in CommunityYour Virtual Event is Not a WordCamp (wpreview.io)
A topic that’s come up for me multiple times over the last six months iswhether or not speakers should be paid. I had a debate with Nathan Wrigley about it[…]
in CommunityHow to organize the first WordCamp “after” the pandemic? Lessons learned (theotherwp.com)
643 after the last in person WordCamp, the amazing WordCamp Sevilla happened. This is the story of the most unique WordCamp of 2021.