WordCamp Kansas City is here!

For WordCamp KC , you do not need a physical ticket. The first time you check-in at a WordCamp KC event give your name/ID and you will get a name badge. Use the WordCamp KC name badge to check in for the parties and the 2nd day of WordCamp.

Friday, April 28th
Location: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO → Map

• WordCamp KC begins at 8am – doors open and check-in begins
• Continental breakfast is served when doors open
• Opening remarks by lead organizer Jim Grant are at 8:45am
• Keynote Speaker, Konstantin Obenland takes the stage at 9am
• Morning snacks are served at 9:45am
• Sessions begin in all three WordCamp KC rooms at 10am
• Lunch is served at noon
• Afternoon snacks are served at 2:45pm
• Sessions wrap just before 5pm
• Attendees are on their own for dinner

WiFi at Kauffman Foundation 
The network is kauffman. Connect, then open a browser to accept the terms of use and enter the password that is displayed on the screen. The network uses a self-signed certificate, so you may see an”unsecured” notice. Just click past it.

Friday Night WordCamp KC Party!

The Friday night WordCamp KC party starts at 7pm at Ruins Pub. 1715 Main St, Kansas City, MO → Map

On Tap will be providing some beer and snacks at the party. Wear your WordCamp KC name badge and find Kate Nielsen & the On Tap team at Ruins Pub to get your brews!

We’re not getting a private room for our after-party, so be prepared to stand and mingle.

You must have a WordCamp KC ticket to attend the party

• Get social! Use hashtag #WCKC all across social media. We’ve found that Twitter is especially popular among WordCamp KC attendees.

MORE IMPORTANT NOTES

• Please check-in each day of WordCamp KC. This helps us get an accurate attendance each day and plan for next year
• Just give your name to check-in
• Please sit toward the front of the room at your WordCamp KC session. This shows respect for the speaker – remember, they’re volunteering their time and expertise for free – and it leaves the back of the room open for late-comers to not disturb the ongoing session
• If you find that a session is not for you, feel free to leave and find a different session to attend
• Please check-in at each WordCamp KC party… especially if you want free food and/or drink!
• When you check-in at your 1st WordCamp KC event, you will get a name badge. Keep this badge with you throughout WordCamp KC. This is how you get your complimentary food and drinks
• What to bring to WordCamp KC – Read this post
• Watch your email each morning for a “Today at WordCamp KC” reminder
• We recommend you attend all the parties! WordCamp veterans agree, the relationships you make at these parties are the most valuable part of WordCamp
• Get social! Use hashtag #WCKC all across social media. We’ve found that Twitter is especially popular among WordCamp KC attendees.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Website – https://2017.kansascity.wordcamp.org/
• Full Schedule – https://2017.kansascity.wordcamp.org/schedule/
• Meet the Organizers – https://2017.kansascity.wordcamp.org/organizers/
• Connect with Attendees – https://2017.kansascity.wordcamp.org/attendees/

WordCamp KC 2017 kicks off tonight (4/27) with the WordCamp KC Kickoff Party at Doughnut Lounge at 7pm.

Located at Doughnut Lounge
4117 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO → Map

With free doughnuts sponsored by Doughnut Lounge!

You must have a WordCamp KC ticket to attend. For WordCamp KC , you do not need a physical ticket. The first time you check-in give your name/ID and you will get a name badge. Use the WordCamp KC name badge to check in for the parties and the 2nd day of WordCamp.

• Get social! Use hashtag #WCKC all across social media. We’ve found that Twitter is especially popular among WordCamp KC attendees.

If you cannot find a parking spot on the street, there’s a free parking garage two blocks away at approximately 4015 Pensylvania. Map – https://goo.gl/maps/kvmxfQHerm92