Attendee Information

WordCamp Chicago is this weekend (Sat 4/29 & Sun 4/30), and we’re very excited for the great lineup of speakers and solid group of attendees!

Following is some important information to keep top of mind as we approach the event.

Get Social

We’ll be using the hashtag #WCCHI to collect our live coverage – find us here:

WIFI
  • Select the wireless network DTC-Event
  • When prompted for username and password enter
    • Username: wordcamp
    • Password: 26tents

Location

Chicago-Kent Law School
565 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60661

Parking

There is street parking, surface lots and parking garages all around the venue. The links below can help you reserve a spot in advance if you wish or set up an app to track parking meters. We don’t have any discounted parking available.

Public Transportation

Find the closest public transit stations and routes to the location on this custom Google map

CTA

Find train routes and bus times on the transitchicago.com website.

Metra suburban rail

This venue is across the street from Chicago Union Station and a few blocks south of Ogilvie Transportation Center. Check metrarail.com for weekend schedules

Timing:

  • Doors open and Registration will begin at 8am on Saturday.
  • Opening remarks will begin at 8:45am and the first session at 9am.
  • Lunch will be provided on Saturday on the concourse level at 12pm
  • On Sunday you can explore the local restaurants – we’ve set up a custom Google Map with everything from local fast food to brunch spots to Greektown favorites and fine dining options. You may want to check about a reservation for some of those locations.

The Afterparty will be at Jak’s Tap, just a few blocks from the venue at 6pm on Saturday. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

Jak’s Tap
901 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607

We look forward to seeing you and to a great camp!
#WCCHI Organizing Team

THANK YOU

We’d like to thank the sponsors that help make WordCamp Chicago possible. We couldn’t keep ticket prices so reasonable without their generous support, so please visit them while you’re at camp!


Platinum Sponsors

 

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

After Party Sponsor

Agathon Group

Micro Sponsors
Accelerate MarketingStratus ConceptOperation TechnologyTarget Info, BIPPLanBrainchild Studios, Plasterdog Web DesignSocial Web SuiteThemetryCYBERsprout Website Design
 

Wow, that’s a lot of amazing support! Thanks to everyone.

Coming in from out of town?

If you need to make hotel reservations for your visit to WordCamp, we have a group of rooms blocked off at the Travelodge Hotel Chicago for $130 a night.

Travelodge Hotel Chicago
65 E. Harrison St.

Reservations Department 800-578-7878
Group Name: Word Camp 2017
Block Code: CGWD17
Group arrival date: 4/29/17
Group departure date: 5/1/17

You can also contact Phillis Acevedo

Monday – Friday 9:30 AM TO 5:00 PM 312-376-1486 or by email pacevedo@travelodgechicago.com

WordCamp Chicago 2017 is over. Check out the next edition!