Wilmington’s second WordCamp is over. It was a beautiful venue. The speakers were great. The audience was fantastic. And, the sponsors were invaluable. We’d like to give a big thanks to the entire WordPress community for the success of WordCamp Wilmington 2017…
Thank you!
Let’s Make Next Year’s WordCamp Even Better
After each WordCamp conference the WordPress Foundation asks all attendees to take a survey to measure the quality of the event. This survey also helps us recognize WordPress topics that are relevant to the community. Please take 5 minutes to fill out the official post-WordCamp survey. Your participation will improve the next WordCamp Wilmington!
Yes, WordCamp Wilmington 2017 just ended. However, organizing for our 2018 event starts in February. If you’re interested in helping us out to make our 2018 conference better than ever, please fill out our organizer signup form.
Speaker Slides and Videos
Many of you have been asking, “Where are the speaker slides and videos?” Well, they’re all coming!
Most of the session slides have been posted to our Sessions page.
The videos take a little longer to publish. Once the videos are edited, they’ll be submitted to WordPress.tv. This whole process takes a few weeks to complete. Keep an eye out for them at WordPress.tv.
A Special Thank You
Setting up a WordCamp conference is no easy task. Wrangling all the details and personnel to launch this type of event is time-consuming, and at times very overwhelming. A special thanks goes out to the following individuals who rolled up their sleeves and volunteered their time, sweat and tears for this event. WordCamp Wilmington 2017 truly wouldn’t have happened without them.
Would you like to learn about Internet marketing from some of most respected WordPress experts? WordCamp Wilmington 2017 is less than three weeks away. No matter what your skill-level is, this official WordPress Foundation conference is for you!
Register now because this two-day event is expected to sell out!
A roundtable discussion from WordCamp Wilmington 2016 at TekMountain.
When is WordCamp Wilmington?
Saturday and Sunday, September 23rd and 24th, 2017.
Again, how much are those tickets?
This year tickets are $40 each; they include 2-day access across all learning track talks, lunch for each day, and an invitation to our Saturday evening WordCamp “After-party”.
Talks will be presented across four learning tracks. All registered attendees will have the opportunity to mix-and-match the talks they want to attend. This year’s learning tracks are planned for those with different familiarity with WordPress:
Beginners
Business Owners & Marketers
Designers & Power Users
Developers
The full schedule of speakers was released for a few weeks ago. If you haven’t yet viewed the schedule, check it out! View the full speaker line-up.
WordCamp is for business owners!
If you’re a business owner, you know traditional marketing methods are no longer effective. WordCamp can help you understand the nuances of Internet marketing and how WordPress can complement other online efforts.
WordCamp is for learners of all levels!
Learn how to apply WordPress in different scenarios. Understand how designers approach web design.
WordCamp is for Networking!
Mingle and quickly build your professional network with top WordPress experts. This is an event not to be missed!
You’ve read this far, so here’s a BONUS…!
The next 4 people to use the coupon code, WCILM2017, and get registered for only $25 for WordCamp Wilmington!
Lauren Jeffcoat, photographed here at WordCamp San Antonio, will be speaking at WordCamp Wilmington 2017.
WordCamp Wilmington is thrilled to announce that our 2017 speaker line-up is here! Having 30+ speakers on our schedule this year is a testament to how hard our Speaker Recruitment team has worked to attract notable and up-and-coming speakers from across the WordPress Community.
For WordCamp Wilmington 2017 we’ve planned four learning tracks across two days. As a reminder, just like last year, you can select from across the four different tracks the classes that best fit where you are on your WordPress journey …
Track 1: Beginners
Are you a beginner with WordPress? This track is for you! Talks for this track will focus on WordPress for the beginner. Sample beginner talk topics include:
If you’re a business owner or key marketing person, this track will help you get the most out of Internet marketing and WordPress. Sample business marketing talk topics include:
Is WordPress already integrated into your weekly or monthly workflow? This track was created for designers and power users who regularly use WordPress but wouldn’t consider themselves a “coder”. Sample designer and power user topics include:
This track is designed for those who live and breathe the WordPress lifestyle… You know who you are! The talks here will cover various advanced techniques and concepts. Sample developer talk topics include:
With four different tracks, there is truly something for everyone. Review the great presentations we’ve planned; every talk topic and speaker listed on our schedule are linked to a summary.
Join us on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest news and updates. We look forward to seeing you soon at Cape Fear Community College for WordCamp Wilmington 2017!
WordCamp Wilmington is excited to announce Early Bird Registration. The event will take place September 23-24, 2017 and will bring together bloggers, designers, coders, marketers and developers to connect with each other on WordPress topics. This is a two day conference that you don’t want to miss! A limited amount of early bird tickets are available now. Use coupon code WCILM2017 and save $15 off your total ticket price. Don’t wait, early bird seats are sure to sell out fast!
Details on our speakers and schedule are coming soon. Stay tuned!
Purchase Early Bird Tickets Here: https://2017.wilmington.wordcamp.org/tickets/
The Call for WordCamp Wilmington Sponsorships has Arrived!
WordCamp Wilmington is an all-volunteer event. Sponsors allow us to experience this great event at a very low cost. As a sponsor, your financial support helps educate others on the ins-and-outs of Internet publishing and other important marketing practices.
Members of the Cape Fear WordPress community want to know more about your products. Apply to become a WordCamp Wilmington Sponsor today!
Whether you’re a large corporation or a freelance designer, we have sponsorship levels that fit every budget. Please take a look at our sponsorship levels below and contact us through our form.
Apply Here and Become a Sponsor
Sponsor Levels
Gold — $750
4 Tickets for 2-day WordCamp
Gold Sponsor Benefits:
Inclusion in blog post thanking all sponsors
Individual thank you tweet when we add you to the website
Name, logo and company description on website
Inclusion in tweet during the conference thanking all Bronze sponsors
Recurring shout-outs on Facebook and Twitter leading up to WordCamp (1/week)
Featured alongside other Bronze sponsors in a blog post
Max 2 items of approved swag/brochures on swag table
Silver — $500
3 Ticket for 2-day WordCamp
Silver Sponsor Benefits:
Inclusion in blog post thanking all sponsors
Individual thank you tweet when we add you to the website
Text link on website
Business card on small business section of swag table
Bronze — $250
2 Tickets for 2-day WordCamp
Bronze Benefits:
Thank you tweet (with other supporters) with your personal twitter
Listed on supporter poster – Your Name
Listed on supporter web page – Your Name / Twitter Handle
Micro — $100
1 Ticket for 2-day WordCamp
Micro Benefits:
Thank you tweet (with other supporters) with your personal twitter
Listed on supporter web page – Your Name / Twitter Handle
WordCamp Wilmington is currently accepting speaker submissions for WordCamp 2017!
Seeking passionate individuals who wish to share their knowledge with the WordPress community. You don’t need to be famous or even a seasoned speaker. Designers, bloggers, developers, artists, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and educators–all encouraged to apply!
Talk Details:
Talks will be a total of 45 minutes, but expect to leave about 15 minutes for Q&A.
Talks will be on Saturday September 23rd & Sunday September 24th.
We plan to record all talks and post the videos to WordPress.tv. Speakers will need to sign an A/V release form prior to giving their presentation.
Speakers will be offered free admission to WordCamp Wilmington and be invited to the Speaker Dinner, but will not be otherwise compensated.
The deadline to submit your Speaker Application is 11:59pm, July 1st, 2017. Applications received after that time/date will NOT be considered.
Why Should You Apply to Speak at WordCamp Wilmington 2017?
Passionate about WordPress? Have a success story to share? Always wanted to speak but just haven’t taken the plunge? Didn’t get chosen last year? There are many reasons you might want to speak, here are a few reasons why we think you should speak…
Share your talent
You’re a whiz at stuff other people want to learn. You’re passionate about what you do and you have expertise in a niche area of WordPress. You have much to offer those who may be just entering your field or who are looking to expand their knowledge base. WordCamp is all about sharing knowledge and helping the WordPress community grow. Everyone started somewhere and this is a great way to pay it forward to the next generation of developers, designers, and general users.
Speaking Helps Develop Ideas More Clearly
It’s true. Much like writing a paper or report, you’ll sort through your ideas, research, scrutinize, ponder and make conclusions. If you thought you knew your topic well before, just wait and see how you feel when you’re done writing your talk. (We’re talking genius status).
Networking and Publicity
Attendees and fellow speakers will look to you as an industry leader. Speaking is a great way to make connections with potential clients, potential vendors or employees; or possibly connect with someone you may go on to collaborate with on your next project. You will receive publicity. Although this may not be a driving factor in becoming a speaker it certainly is a perk! Potential clients, or potential employers may see you speak, see your name on the schedule, or see your talk on WordPress.tv. Your bio and a link to your business or portfolio will be on the website. Speaking at WordCamp gets your name out there.
Have a Blast!
If you’ve been a speaker at a past WordCamp, well, you already know. But, if you haven’t, speaking at WordCamp Wilmington provides an experience where you’ll meet awesome people from the WordPress community who may live right in your backyard. You can mingle and network at the speaker dinner and celebrate with them at the after party. You’ll also get to be a part of a volunteer run, community organized- Super Awesome Event.
Wilmington, North Carolina… Where’s That?
Wilmington, NC is located on the coastal Cape Fear region of North Carolina. If you’re unfamiliar with the North Carolina coast, it’s a very popular location for filming movies and TV shows (such as… Safe Haven, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill).
Michelle Dockery (as Lady Mary Crawley of Downton Abbey) leads the second season of Good Behavior; currently filming in Wilmington, NC.
As a matter of fact, the speakers’ dinner will be held at a restaurant named Hell’s Kitchen. This is the actual restaurant of where Katie Holmes’ fictional character Joey (from Dawson’s Creek) worked and hung out. Hell’s Kitchen continues to look much like it did during the filming of Dawson’s Creek. This location was also used for One Tree Hill shoots as well.
Currently, the 2nd season of TNT’s Good Behavior (starring Michelle Dockery of Downton Abbey) is being filmed in Wilmington. So if you do decide to attend our WordCamp, don’t be surprised to see certain blocks of Downtown Wilmington blocked off for location shoots for this show or other productions.
So come on… Fine tune your ideas, submit that talk and enjoy all that comes with it!
Great news from the WordCamp Wilmington board of organizers!
We are excited to announce that our budget has been approved, a new downtown venue has been selected and we are rapidly moving forward with the 2nd annual Wilmington WordCamp. We have the confirmed dates listed below:
We are now gearing up for speaker submissions and sponsors. Once we have selected our speakers we will release our sessions and track times and details.
Union Station at Cape Fear Community College
We are excited to be working with the community and moving forward with this year’s WordCamp. We are even more thrilled to be hosting this event in historic downtown Wilmington, at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station. The views from our new venue are amazing!
Historic Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina
Stay tuned as we continue to add details and updates. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media for immediate updates.
We’re happy to announce that WordCamp Wilmington is officially under way!
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