A week from today – we’ll gather. We’ll talk, share, laugh, learn and listen – with 200 of you coming (well, 199 excluding myself!), it is sure to be a fun and very interesting weekend! I’m really excited that WordCamp Chicago is just right around the corner – – it feels like I’ve been waiting forever! A few details you should all know before you leave home:
- The official WordCamp Chicago hashtag: #wcchicago
- Check the FAQ page for directions, parking and hotel information. (I have a call out to find out if there are any associated costs with the parking at UBS Tower – I don’t think there are, but I just want to check and be sure. I probably won’t hear from them until Monday)
- Registration starts at 8:30 am – present your tickets at the door and you’ll get your name badge and a few fun extras!
- Brian Gardner will kick things off with opening remarks at 9:15am with the first speaker of the day, Liz Strauss, at 9:30
- Lunch is being provided on Saturday June 6 from 12:00 – 1:30pm. For the foodies out there – some examples of what will be on the menu
- West Coast Turkey Breast ~avocado, tomato, red onion on a whole wheat baguette
- Classic Roast Beef & Cheddar ~Kaiser Bun
- One North Tuna Salad ~grilled red onion, celery, whole wheat baguette
- Assorted garnishes, Chips, pasta salad
- A dessert bar
- Water, herbal teas, coffee and soda
- Breakfast is being provided on Sunday, June 7 from 8am – 9am – and idea of what is on that menu:
- Assortment of Danish, Muffins, Doughnuts and Bagels with a Variety of Cream Cheeses, Butter and Jelly
- A Platter of Seasonal Fresh Fruit
- Coffee, water, tea and soda refresh provided throughout both days
- We’ve extended Sunday until 1pm (instead of the originally scheduled noon) just to give folks a change to mingle and chat a bit before going home after the last speaker of the day.
LOTS of folks are asking about possible get togethers or after-parties. To my knowledge there is nothing official planned – but if you know of one, or are organizing one – – let us know here in the comments and be sure to TWEET it using the #wcchicago hashtag so everyone knows! And don’t forget that WordCamp Chicago has its own Facebook page – that might also be a good place to post about any gatherings you know about.
I’ve gotten lots of questions about pizza in Chicago – – anyone know of a great “not to miss” place? I’m not a native Chicagoean (is that a word?)…so I’m not sure. Other questions included great places to eat or see in the area from folks coming in from out of town – – so any Chicago information you’d like to share, please do.
Aside from that – I’m really looking forward to seeing you all in Chicago next weekend!
The word you’re looking for is “Chicagoan” and the pizza places I’d suggest are Giordano’s, Gino’s East, and Connie’s, but preferred Chicago pizza place seems to be a matter of personal preference.