HI All-
Please make sure to signup for post notifications on the 2017 WordCamp Chicago site.
We just posted the Call For Speakers HERE
HI All-
Please make sure to signup for post notifications on the 2017 WordCamp Chicago site.
We just posted the Call For Speakers HERE
Stay tuned for more information.
Signup for updates HERE
We are setup and ready for WordCamp Chicago 2016!
Here are a few bits of important information.
Location:
University Center
525 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
Parking:
There are surface lots in the area with day rates, there is street parking, and its accessible from several L train lines.
PLEASE NOTE: The draft is going on EAST of the venue, so avoid Lake Shore Drive and approaching the venue from the East.
Saturday-
Registration: 8:00 am – 8:45 am
Open Remarks: 8:45 am
First Session: 9:00 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm On your Own
After Party: 6:00 pm (Same Location as Conference)
Sunday-
First Session: 9:00 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm On your Own
If at any time you have any questions, there will be Volunteers wearing RED SHIRTS, who can answer your questions.
Please enjoy the conference weekend. If at any time there is an issue with anything or you are feeling uncomfortable in any way, please approach the registration desk and ask for one of the organizers. We are here to ensure that everyone has a safe, fun, and enjoyable experience.
-WordCamp Chicago Organizing Team
HI All
The schedule has been updated and is live HERE.
There are still a few speakers we are waiting to hear back from. The WordCamp Chicago team is so excited as the weekend is quickly approaching.
The doors will be opening for registration @ 8:00am on Saturday April 30th!
Pre-negotiated Hotel Room Rates.
There are a limited number of rooms at each venue, so please book ASAP.
PLEASE NOTE RESERVATION CUT OFF DAYS
Travelodge Hotel Chicago
65 E. Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60605
$130-140/night
Reservations Department: 800-578-7878
Group Name: WordCamp Chicago
Block Code: CGWP16
Cut-off date for this reservation is 4/4/16.
Congress Plaza Hotel
520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
$169/night
Reservations Department: 312/427-3800 EXT. 5025 OR 1-800-635-1666
Group Name: WordCamp Chicago
Cut-off date for this reservation is 3/29/16.
Hello Potential Sponsors!
We could not put on WordCamp Chicago without your generous help and support! Please download our sponsor information sheet for a detailed view of each sponsorship opportunity.
Thank you to all the individuals that submitted speaker applications. The quality of the submissions is simply outstanding! We will be announcing speakers in a few batches over the next 1-2 weeks.
Please check back soon and don’t forget to book your hotel rooms before the discounted rates expire.
Hello Speaker Applicants! Please make sure to fill out all the fields on the form below. Submissions will be open till Saturday March 12, 2016 @ Midnight.
Deadline extended (1) more day to Sunday March 13th @ Midnight.
WordCamp is a popular event that brings in local and national speakers every year to present cutting-edge talks on design, development, content production, and other WordPress topics, for an extremely reasonable price… and we are very excited about what we have to offer this year!
We anticipate tickets for the weekend being in high demand, so get yours now!
April 30 – May 1, 2016 @ The University Center
We’ll be posting information regarding speaker submissions, a call for sponsors, as well as other announcements as we get closer to the event.
Make sure to subscribe to updates (form in sidebar) to get the latest news and updates.
We’ll be opening up calls for speakers, sponsors, and volunteers in the next couple weeks, so if you are interested in doing one of those things, don’t worry, we’ll be reserving some tickets for you! Subscribe to updates to make sure you catch these announcements.
WordCamp Chicago 2016!
We’re happy to announce that WordCamp Chicago is officially on the calendar!
WordCamp Chicago will be held April 30 – May 1, 2016 at University Center.
Subscribe using the form in the sidebar to stay up to date on the most recent news. We’ll be keeping you posted on all the details over the coming months, including speaker submissions, ticket sales and more!
Tickets sales, Sponsorships, and Speakers Applications will be rolling out in the coming weeks.
We look forward to an outstanding event!
WordCamp Chicago is over. Check out the next edition!