I’m so excited for WordCamp Pittsburgh tomorrow, and I hope that you are, too.

I’ve put together some information that you might find helpful to your WordCamp Pittsburgh experience.

HOW TO GET THERE

The address for Pittsburgh Technical College is 1111 McKee Rd, Oakdale, PA 15071. Here’s a handy Google Map link to help you find your way there. https://goo.gl/maps/27h9xnCMTvy

When you arrive on campus, there should be signage directing you where to park. We will be using the set of doors outside the Cafe area. When you get inside, head up the ramp to registration and all the fun.

WHAT TO WEAR

WordCamp Pittsburgh is a casual event, so you’ll feel at home in jeans and a tee or something more dressy if you choose. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in, as long as it isn’t offensive. Remember the Code of Conduct that applies to all members. (https://2018.pittsburgh.wordcamp.org/code-of-conduct/

WHAT TO BRING

I always recommend that you bring a pen or pencil and a notebook. You can also bring your laptop or tablet if you’d like – there will be WiFi available. You do not need to print out or bring your ticket. We have a list of all attendees and we’ll check you off when you get there.

If you’re planning on attending the beginner-oriented sessions (Room 501 on the schedule), it is recommended that you bring a laptop if you can so that you can work along with the presentation if you want.

Please remember that there will be a lot of people and devices trying to access the WiFi. This is not the best time to try to stream shows or videos, or upload/download large files. Please be courteous about your WiFi use. Also, power outlets will be highly coveted. Please be sure to charge your devices only as long as necessary so we can all share.

WHAT TO EXPECT

There will be lots of info presented and lots of knowledge shared. But, you don’t need to try to get it all in at once. Take notes, take brain breaks. Most of the presenters share their slides and we will be sharing info on where to get them. We will also be recording all of the sessions and will announce when they are ready for you to view.

WHERE TO GO

Registration begins officially at 8:00 am. Please try to not arrive before 7:45, so our volunteers have time to get everything set up and ready to help you. Your nametag has a schedule in it – yay! – so you’ll always be able to find out what the next session is. Lunch will be in the Cafe area on level 4. If you requested a Vegan or Gluten free lunch, those will be in the Cafe but set aside from the main buffet area.

Please be sure to take time to visit our sponsors and talk to them about their products and services. We couldn’t put on WordCamp Pittsburgh without them – especially for the low cost that we are able to offer.

Or… take advantage of the “Hallway Track” and talk more with some of the people you meet.

HAPPINESS BAR

Happiness Bar is staffed by volunteers who try to help you with your WordPress questions. Stop by and ask your questions and see how they can help.

The Happiness Bar, drinks, and sponsors are all up the ramp on level 6.

AFTER PARTY

We will be having a casual, all-ages after party for all attendees in the Cafe area immediately after the last session. We will have soft drinks and water, snacks, and pizza. Come and hangout & get to know the other attendees.

Please remember to thank our sponsors and our volunteers. We couldn’t do this without them.

If you have any other questions during WordCamp, find a volunteer in an orange shirt and ask. If you have questions today that aren’t addressed in this post, feel free to send us an email and let us know.

Cheers, and see you tomorrow!

We quietly added a new link to our menu last week, for the Schedule. Now you can start planning your day at WordCamp! Check out our schedule for the day, read details about our sessions and meet all of our speakers. In addition to all of our great talks, don’t forget about the ever popular “Hallway Track” where you can chat with new and old friends and our “Happiness Bar” where you can get some one-on-one help with your WordPress sites. 

Now, to address the next big question that everyone has – tickets will be on sale very soon! We are finalizing some details for the After Party that we want to have in place before tickets are on sale. If you’re not already subscribed, now’s the time to do it so you get a notification when we post tickets available for sale. 

Interested in attending WordCamp Pittsburgh for free? It takes a lot of work to make WordCamp Pittsburgh happen, and we’d love it if you’d join us in making it great. We’re currently taking applications for volunteers.

A sample of the types of volunteers we’re looking for:

• Design – want to help design the t-shirt and social media graphics/badges for this year? this is for you!
• Blogging/Social Media – this would involve writing blog posts about our sponsors and speakers and sharing information as its available.
• Registration – help sign in attendees and hand out t-shirts and any other swag
• Video – handle the video cameras to record the sessions. Some video experience preferred, but not required.
• Photographer – help us commemorate the event! Ideally, we’d like a few to capture moments throughout the day so everyone gets a chance to attend some sessions.
• Room Runners – help out in each room by introducing speaker, monitoring time, etc.
• Miscellaneous Prep – help with some of the pre-event stuff
• Happiness Bar – share your knowledge and help fellow WordPressers with their questions
• Video Post Production – help us edit the videos after the event so they can be uploaded to WordPress.tv. Some video editing experience preferred

Interested? Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!