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Find networking tips to help you make the most of WordCamp Kansas City!

Making the Most of Networking at WordCamp KC

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Sure, you’re pretty much guaranteed to get into your car after WordCamp Kansas City with your brain full and literally buzzing with all that you’ve learned from the amazing presenters. But the knowledge you take away is only one of the benefits of attending a WordCamp. Because WordCamp isn’t just about tips and ideas – it’s also about connections.

You’ll meet plenty of others in situations very similar to your own, or perhaps further down the path. Having a networking game plan can help you make the most of your time at WordCamp. So we’ve put together a few networking tips for you.

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Meet Konstantin – WP Core Contributor and Keynote Speaker

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You are sure to take away plenty of actionable knowledge and ideas from this year’s WordCamp Kansas City. We have a stellar lineup of speakers – many of whom are locally-based, thought leaders in their field. They are out there, walking the walk, every day.

Kicking off our agenda is our keynote speaker, Konstantin Obenland. He is a WordPress Core contributor at Automattic, and has been involved in the organization in a number of different roles. This is a guy who knows WordPress inside and out. But don’t just take our word for it – let’s hear it from the man himself in this Q&A.

Find out the 3 things you NEED to know about WordPress from Konstantin Obenland, WordCamp Kansas City 2017 keynote speaker

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WordCamp Kansas City 2015 speaker Chris Koerner offers tips on taking the hassle out of WordPress updates.

WordCamps Past: How I Learned to Love the Update Button

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As our WordCamp KC 2017 speaker application deadline approaches, we thought it might be helpful to offer you an example of one of our past WordCamp speakers. Allow us to introduce you to Chris Koerner, one of the co-organizers for WordCamp St. Louis, as well as the WordPress St. Louis meetup group. He spoke at WordCamp KC 2015.

This video is about 43 minutes long, and will give you an idea of what to expect from our expert speakers at WordCamp KC. In this video, you’ll learn why you should update your site and how to minimize updating hassles. Chris walks you through ways to prevent problems and shares some best practices.

 

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Who Should Speak at a WordCamp – and Why?

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The Call for Speakers is officially open for WordCamp 2017! We are looking for presenters on a variety of topics and subject areas, and are eager to hear your insights and ideas. But maybe you’re not completely sold on the idea – maybe you don’t think you’re “enough” of a WordPress expert, or you wonder what topic you could address. Let us set your mind at ease.

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