WordCamp Hamilton is fast approaching! We’re only 1 week away now and everything is in place for another successful year. In order to make sure that you’re ready for the event, we’ve put together a checklist of things to review before you attend!
1. Get your ticket!
Probably the most important item on the list! Tickets are only $20 and include admission to the event, some light breakfast, lunch, WordCamp swag (including a WordCamp Hamilton t-shirt… while supplies last) and admission to the after-party.
WordCamp Hamilton has a reputation of selling out, so don’t leave it until the last minute – get your tickets now!
2. Plan your day
Review the schedule and pick out the talks that interest you. Is there a time when neither talk jumps out at you? Take the opportunity to network in the atrium with other WordCampers – there are always a few hanging around. And while you’re perusing the schedule, take a few moments to review our Code of Conduct. We invite everyone to help us make WordCamp Hamilton a safe and positive experience for all!
3. Enjoy the sessions
We’re really proud of our speaker lineup this year. We have a great mix of topics that we’re sure will inspire everyone. If you’re not able to make every talk – it’s ok, we’ll be recording the sessions to be posted on wordcamp.tv.
4. Visit the Happiness Bar
The Happiness Bar is a WordCamp tradition, where volunteers make themselves available for 1-on-1 help with WordPress questions. Not sure why your theme is acting a certain way? Need some help speeding up your site? Perhaps there’s a piece of code that just isn’t quite working as you’re expecting. We’ll have people there to help.
Or perhaps helping others is something that interests you – feel free to join us to help out as well!
5. Make plans for dinner
We have a break between our talks and the after-party to give you the chance to check out some of the great places to eat in downtown Hamilton. We’ve even put together a guide of some of our favourite places! Need some company for dinner? Want some company for dinner? Jump on Twitter under the hashtag #wchamont and connect with someone!
Note that some of the restaurants downtown can get a little busy on a Saturday night. So if you have your heart set on a specific place, you may want to make reservations, especially if you’re part of a group of 4 or more.
6. Come out to the after party!
The after party, happening at 7pm over at Mills Hardware, is a great way to continue the conversations that were happening during the day. We’ll have music, some small snacks and some great local beverages – and most importantly, some wonderful people to chat about WordPress, the community or anything else that might pop up during the night… karaoke, anyone?