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Getting around the venue
Just a quick note to let everyone know we’ve published an online Venue Map to help you find your way around the building.
Going “green” while (Word)Camping at #WCSTL
It’s important to stay hydrated at any event. Some of you may even need a pick-me-up caffeinated beverage in the morning. We just wanted to share with you that our local coffee connoisseurs, Kaldi’s is a sponsor, and will be providing coffee (both fully caffeinated and decaf) for the whole day during WordCamp St. Louis.
Fun fact: if you need to, you can even walk to the original Kaldi’s location and back during event’s lunch if you need to.
Kaldi’s and Washington University has a commitment to sustainability, so we’re encouraging you to bring a re-usable travel mug with you to WordCamp to enjoy the delicious brew.
We will have some disposable cups available, but they’re small (only 8oz’s.) If don’t want to miss out, but you’ve forgotten your mug at home don’t fret, Kayak’s (part of the Kaldi’s family) is only a 10 minute walk from WordCamp and they sell mugs.
Getting to WordCamp
If you plan to come by car, train, bus, bike or horse you might need to check this out…
First off, for those of you are going to be using MetroLink, MetroBus and riding a bike to get to WordCamp, WUSTL has a brochure with a map that includes locations of MetroLink stops, MetroBus stops, bike racks, and more here.
If you’re going to be driving to WordCamp St. Louis, click “Continue Reading” for more information. Continue reading Getting to WordCamp
Meet your Podcasting panelists!
Edward Domain.
Edward is the founder and CEO of Techli.com.
A writer, U.S. Army veteran, serial entrepreneur and chronic early adopter, he worked for startups in Silicon Valley and Chicago and then founded, grew and successfully exited his own previous startup.
Now, Edward loves telling the tales of innovators everywhere. Follow him on Twitter: @EdwardDomain
Danielle Tillis.
Danielle Tillis is the host of Hollywood Breakthrough Show. With the flexibility and open platform of WordPress, Danielle ignited her website to launch the well-received podcast it is today.
Danielle has interviewed some of the most talented people in the business, including
- Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage;
- Misan Sagay, screenwriter of the film “Belle”;
- Steve James, documentary film director of “Life Itself – Roger Ebert,”
- Reggie Rock Bythewood, producer of the film “Beyond the Lights,”
- Kat White, Tony Awards Show producer of “Kinky Boots” & “Rocky on Broadway”;
- John Russo, screenwriter of “Night of the Living Dead”;
And many more.
In every episode, you’ll get the inside story from screenwriters, directors, producers and entertainment industry professionals, as they share their inside perspective on everything Hollywood:
- writing and filmmaking,
- breaking into Hollywood and
- navigating SHOW BUSINESS,
And the inspiring stories of how they finally achieved success!
Check out Hollywood Breakthrough Show on Itunes, Stitcher and the Google Play Store.
Also, coming soon! Danielle’s new podcast, Tech Descendant.
Steve Stewart.
Steve Stewart has been using WordPress for almost a decade to build his coaching business.
In that time, he’s released a podcast that regularly ranks in iTunes’ Top 20 for investing, and in 2014 his blog won Best Debt-Focused Personal Finance Blog.
While he truly lives on the internet, he calls St. Louis home.
Find out more about Steve at SteveStewart.me.
Kevin Harvell.
Kevin Harvell is a professional podcaster who’s accumulated more than 300+ episodes of hosting, co-hosting and production experience in his company, STL Tech Media.
What’s more, Kevin either hosts, produces or does both on these shows:
- Everything VR & AR,
- The Tech Informist,
- MS Mobile Show and
- The Who’s Who in St. Lou Show.
He also loves to teach, sharing his passion for podcasting far and wide. He regularly speaks on the topic at technology conferences (like this WordCamp!) – and he recently started writing for Mobile Nations.
What is WordCamp?
We’ve received a few questions asking “What is WordCamp?”. For those that are curious, directly from the WordCamp Central site:
WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress, the free and open source personal publishing software that powers over 75 million sites on the web.
WordCamps come in all different flavors, based on the local communities that produce them, but in general, WordCamps include sessions on how to use WordPress more effectively, beginning plugin and theme development, advanced techniques, security, etc. To get an idea of the types of sessions typically seen at WordCamps, check out the WordCamp channel at WordPress.tv.
WordCamps are attended by people ranging from blogging newbies to professional WordPress developers and consultants, and usually combine scheduled programming with unconference sessions and other activities. For more information on common WordCamp elements, read about what to expect at a WordCamp.
Tickets are now Available for WordCamp St. Louis 2016!
Tickets are now available for WordCamp St. Louis 2016.
WordCamp St. Louis 2016 will be held May 14-15 at Washington University. Tickets are $30 and cover both days. The first day will be filled with two tracks (Developer/User). The second day is our Community Day where we’ll give folks an opportunity to learn about how they can give back to the St. Louis and WordPress community. Tickets include a spiffy t-shirt, lunch, and attendance to the after party.
We have some great speakers submissions this year. Attractive, eloquent, funny, knowledgeable, and smart folks from across the St. Louis community will be joined by WordPressers from various corners of the globe to bring you the best WordCamp in St. Louis.
The goals of any WordCamp – but you know, ours especially – is to bring together great people and foster a community where everyone is free to learn and share. Any WordPresser – blogger, designer, developer, small business owner, writer – is welcome. We know you’ll have a great time.
Get your tickets while they last. We had over 300 attendees last year and sold out a week in advance. This year we anticipate the same!
If you can’t make it, but still want to support WordCamp in St. Louis, there are still sponsorship opportunities available!
(Speakers, Sponsors, and Volunteers – look for communication from the organizers on your tickets in the near future.)
Welcome to WordCamp St. Louis 2016
We’re happy to announce that WordCamp St. Louis is officially on the calendar!
WordCamp St. Louis will be May 14th and 15th at Washington University.
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!