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WCCHI Tickets Now On Sale!

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We’re pleased to announce that tickets for WordCamp Chicago 2020 are now available. The WordCamp 2-day event will begin on May 2 will be held at the UIC Dorin Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago.

Tickets will become available for purchase at 2020.chicago.wordcamp.org/tickets and are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and will remain on sale through May 2, 2020, or until sold out. We recommend getting your tickets early to guarantee entry.

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WordCamp Chicago Ticket Prices and Levels

There are 2 levels of tickets available this year:

General attendance tickets will be $50 and include access to the entire camp weekend with box lunches both days, a t-shirt and swag from our awesome sponsors.

Supporter tickets for $100 receive all of the general ticket, but you get the added bonus of knowing you helped buy lunch for your fellow campers. Limited Quantity

Sponsorships also include blocks of tickets, please visit our sponsorship page for information on ticket blocks and groups.

Official Hotel Room Blocks

The WordCamp Chicago organizer team has negotiated group rates with two local hotels nearby the camp venue:

Booking deadlines apply, learn more about our official hotel room blocks here.

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WordCamp Chicago is a volunteer-based event supporting a great open-source cause. Please help spread the word to others who will find this event of value! Be sure to tag our social profiles @wordcampchicago on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #wcchi.

Speaker Registration Opens on January 1

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WordCamp Chicago 2020 Call for Speaker Registration will open on January 1, 2020 and will close January 31. Put on your thinking cap and get your ideas ready!

You can submit more than one topic, and no previous speaking experience is necessary. Plan for a presentation that lasts 35 minutes or so, allowing time for Q&A.

With around 400 attendees, this 2020 Chicago WordCamp event is one of the largest WordCamps around.

We are looking for speakers who can present on topics such as:

  • Accessibility
  • Analytics
  • Branding
  • Business / Freelancing
  • Marketing/SEO/Blogging
  • Contributing
  • Design
  • Development
  • E-commerce
  • Privacy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Security

Share your wisdom, insight and expertise with a diverse audience on all levels of the spectrum, from enthusiastic beginners to hotshot masters. WCCHI offers tracks for all interests and proficiencies.

The Chicago WordPress community has a reputation as a caring, supportive, sharing group of people who generously share knowledge and education for the greater good. When you help educate your peers, you extend your own influence in the WP community, empowering others to thrive.

If you need ideas for your talk, check out some of the previous WordCamp’s presentations.