WordCamp Chicago

First, I want to thank Mark Ghosh and Lorelle VanFossen for mentioning WordCamp Chicago on Weblog Tools Collection and the Blog Herald over the past week – – it is very much appreciated!  Spread the word – WordCamp is coming to Chicago!

Here’s an update on where we are at currently:

• We have officially confirmed the dates of June 6 and June 7, 2009 as the date of the event.  We are planning full day Saturday and half-day Sunday presentations from speakers on various topics.  Ticket sales and registration to open soon – most likely after the holidays.
• We have a couple of different venue options in the works right now – – the right one will be determined and confirmed shortly, and announced here soon as we have a location you can count on – most likely after the holidays.
• As soon as we have the venue confirmed and announced, we’ll be updating the site here with information on hotels, area attractions and transportation (i.e. how to get to where you need to be!)
• We are currently organizing the speakers list and Brian will be updating our speakers page and event schedule as he goes.
• We would LOVE to organize a Meet n’ Greet party/reception for Saturday night – preferably somewhere close to the venue and hotels.  When we announce the confirmed venue – we’d love to get feedback from any local Chicago folks on any recommended places to host a group of fantastic WordPress fanatics!
• Thank you for interested parties who have emailed, commented and Twittered with interest in volunteering and sponsorships – – I will be getting in touch with you all within the next week.  Apologies for my delay in getting back to you right away –  I had …something….I needed to write before I could put my nose to the grindstone over here 😀

Thanks for your continued interest and for sticking in here with us as we continue our planning and plotting!  More updates to come!